Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Joliet will host its 4th annual Shamrock Stroll on Friday, March 13, including a free concert by Classical Blast in Kilts (5:30 to 7:30 p.m.) at the Joliet Area Historical Museum; the band will perform traditional Irish and Scottish tunes with covers of rock hits. Herald-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Marquette softball team will build on last season's 26-win regional championship win as coach Curtiss Johnson leads a young yet experienced roster that includes key juniors and sophomores; the team will retool its play + learn from both strong and below-average days + to improve consistency in the upcoming season. Herald-News
- ➤ The Herald-News preview spotlights five top softball players from local schools—including Angelina Cole, Cassidy Jagielski, Addy Rizzatto, Reese Rourke, and Molly Southall—who are set to bring strong skill and leadership to the 2026 season. Herald-News
- ➤ The TigerTown Tanglers have qualified eight wrestlers (three are first-timers) for the IKWF State Tournament in Peoria this weekend. They earned their spots through sectional placements. Herald-News
- ➤ St. Francis football players signed with college programs during National Signing Day in early February. All-State wide receiver Dario Milivojevic committed to Southern Illinois (a Division I school) while teammates chose other colleges after a standout season. Herald-News
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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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Glenn Hughes Concert
6-9 p.m. — The Forge — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic 'Voice of Rock' live in a premier music venue.
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Men’s Baseball Game vs Joliet Junior College
3-5 p.m. — Joliet Junior College — Free entry — Catch the Bulldogs in action as they take on Joliet Junior College with the first pitch at 3 p.m.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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