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Sunday, March 1st, 2026
Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of March.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Joliet Central High School announced its 10 finalists for the Mr. and Ms. J competition, a tradition started at Joliet Township High School (now Central Campus) in 1958. Finalists were selected based on a 3.5 GPA minimum, school involvement, and community service and will be interviewed to choose the winners. Herald-News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Joe Matise and his wife plan to open The Matise, a banquet and music venue in the restored 19th-century St. Mary Carmelite Church in downtown Joliet this spring. The City Council will vote Tuesday on a liquor license needed for the venue at 113 N. Ottawa St. Herald-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ IC Catholic won the IHSA Class 2A Dual Team State championship by defeating Providence Catholic on Saturday, Feb. 28. The victory marks a repeat title for the team in a closely contested match. Herald-News
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Winners Win Pro Wrestling Event
6-10 p.m. — Hollywood Casino Joliet — All ages entry — Experience the excitement of family-friendly pro wrestling at the brand new casino venue.
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Shamrock Showdown Wrestling Event
4-8 p.m. — St. Joseph Park — $20 General Admission / $25 Front Row — Watch top Midwest wrestlers including the return of Pauly Thomaselli in an exciting 8-man tag match.
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J.I. The Prince Concert
8 PM - 1 AM — The Forge — Tickets starting at $19.95 — Experience the magic of J.I.'s emotional melodies and stories of resilience in a live performance.
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El Mago Magic Show
1-2 p.m. — White Oak Library District: Romeoville Branch — Registration required — Experience a captivating bilingual magic show with El Mago.
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