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Joliet
Friday, March 20th, 2026
Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Joliet City Council approved a drive-thru for an upcoming Culver’s restaurant at the Rock Run Collection near the I-55 and Route 59 interchange. The new eatery will join a Chipotle and planned businesses like Chick-fil-A and Ricky Rockets Fuel Center in the 310-acre mixed-use development. Herald-News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Joliet approved the conditional annexation of 795 acres on the east side for a proposed data center campus. The phased project will start its first building in 2028 and is expected to bring billions in tax revenue and create hundreds of full-time & construction jobs. FOX 32
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Michael Carbery, CFA, is named Executive Director of the Catholic Education Foundation, which helps families access affordable Catholic education; he brings finance, banking, and fundraising expertise from DePaul University + longstanding local ties to guide its future efforts. Herald-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ After a strong primary win, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton has shifted her focus to GOP candidate Don Tracy in the Senate race. Stratton warned that Tracy’s plan to cut government services and add work requirements may fail to inspire voters who need access to healthcare and a livable wage. FOX 32
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Five promising high school volleyball players in Will County were recognized for strong performance last season and are expected to excel in the 2026 season. They are from local schools (Plainfield South, Bolingbrook, Lincoln-Way Central, Joliet Central and Plainfield East). Herald-News
- ➤ Joliet West earned its first season win when Laci Cole hit a three-run triple in the fourth inning to lift them to a 6-2 victory over Joliet Catholic on Thursday, and the team will face Beecher on Saturday & build on their momentum. 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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