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Joliet
Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Blue Star Families is offering support and resources to military families in Joliet by holding in-person group events and providing guidance amid ongoing anxiety from Iran tensions. The initiative aims to help families stay connected during uncertain times. ABC7 Chicago
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Comedian Kevin James will perform his stand-up tour 'Eat the Frog' at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 20 at Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet, showcasing his family-friendly humor and signature style. Herald-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Joliet staff recommends that the Plan Commission vote today on a proposal for a 795-acre technology center designed to create jobs, boost tax revenue, and manage local utilities while the City Council will decide on the project on March 16. Herald-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Marist beat Lockport 59-33 in the Class 4A sectional game on Wednesday as Lockport missed its first 16 shots & struggled to score early. Marist controlled the rebounds while Lockport’s scoring drought kept them in a hole they never escaped. Herald-News
- ➤ Marquette held a 54-51 win over Hinckley-Big Rock Tuesday at Amboy High thanks to a late first-half spurt and a key 2-3 zone shift; they will face the Woodland-Indian Creek winner Friday at 7 p.m. 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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