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Joliet
Thursday, March 19th, 2026
Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of March.
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A 2,080-sqft single-family home built in 1929 sold for $322,000 at 900 Mason Avenue on March 2. The house features central A/C and one parking spot and sits on a 6,760-sqft lot. Herald-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ College basketball fans can watch NCAA tournament games across nearly 20 local bars with food+drink specials; Hollywood Casino Joliet will host a Free Throw Contest on Saturday, Mar. 21 with Yuengling beer samples and prizes. Herald-News
- ➤ Herald-News preview capsules outline area boys volleyball teams gearing up for the 2026 season — featuring rosters from Bolingbrook, Joliet Central, Joliet West, Lemont, Lincoln-Way, Lockport, Minooka, Plainfield, Providence and Romeoville — as coaches highlight key returning players and new recruits preparing for competitive conference matches and state playoff bids. Herald-News
- ➤ Record Newspapers previews for the 2026 girls soccer season show local teams from Oswego, Oswego East, Plano, and Yorkville are set to compete this week with returning talent and new players boosting defense and offense. Coaches expect balanced team development + a fresh style of play in the upcoming season. Herald-News
- ➤ Reed-Custer won its home tri-meet in boys and girls track with standout times from Damien Andrade and McKenna Van Tilburg + Lincoln-Way West triumphed in the quad meet and Andrew beat Lemont 9 to 6 in badminton. 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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Forever K-Pop: A Celebration Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Rialto Square Theatre — Tickets start at $39 — Experience an electrifying tribute to the global K-pop phenomenon with high-energy performances and visual spectacle.
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