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Joliet
Sunday, March 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Forest Preserve District police team raised more than $175,000 during the Polar Plunge event on March 14 at the Braidwood Recreation Club, with $3,700 donated to Special Olympics Illinois. They will take part in upcoming events like a Plane Pull at Lewis University to boost their fundraising efforts. Herald-News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Joliet West senior Charlotte Dean was named a Golden Apple Scholar by the foundation that prepares future teachers with mentoring and classroom experience. She will attend North Park University this fall to study music education. Herald-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Judith A. Batusich, a lifelong public servant who was Crest Hill’s first alderwoman and served Lockport Township until 2011, died March 16; funeral services are set for Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in Joliet. Herald-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox has been named to Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals list for 2026, marking its eighth consecutive year of recognition. The hospital earned high ratings for infection prevention and patient experience as part of a global ranking. Herald-News
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
People are rewarded in public for what they practice for years in private.
~ Tony Robbins
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