Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of March.
Good morning, Joliet.
💼 Business
On Feb. 24, the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry honored six Joliet City Center Partnership partners at its 2026 Annual Dinner and Celebration of 2025 Success by awarding Rialto Square Theatre + five other local businesses for their contributions to the community.
🎭 Culture
Joliet West High School will present its spring musical 'Between the Lines' this weekend with shows scheduled for Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 7 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. at the school auditorium at 401 N.
Larkin Ave; tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.
📰 Real Estate
Governor JB Pritzker announced Wednesday that Illinois offers eligible first-time homebuyers up to $15,000 as a zero percent interest second mortgage to cover down payment and closing costs.
Applicants must meet credit score, income & debt to income guidelines and complete homeownership counseling.
🏈 Sports
A season preview for local softball teams highlights roster changes, new leadership and high expectations for Newark, Serena, Earlville, Somonauk/Leland, Woodland/Flanagan-Cornell, Dwight and Sandwich.
The preview details that games begin soon — Sandwich opens on March 23 and WFC on March 24 — setting the stage for an exciting season.
The Joliet Slammers will celebrate the Route 66 centennial with a historic baseball game and fan events at Old Joliet Prison.
The event will take place soon to honor a key piece of local history.
The Bears signed left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr to fill the gap after starter Ozzy Trapilo hurt plus safety Kevin Byard joined New England, while Baltimore and Atlanta signed pass rusher Trey Hendrickson and former defensive tackle Chris Williams on one-year deals, setting up busy moves in free agency.
🎉 Joliet Events
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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.
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.
Glenn Hughes Concert
6-9 p.m. — The Forge — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic 'Voice of Rock' live in a premier music venue.
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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