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Joliet
Saturday, March 28th, 2026
Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Small Business Administration approved a disaster declaration for six counties after August 2025 storms, allowing affected homeowners, renters, businesses & nonprofits to apply for low-interest loans to cover uninsured damages. Applicants can schedule appointments online. Herald-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Chris Perondi and Suhey Perondi will present their Stunt Dog Experience featuring rescued dogs performing high-energy stunts + dancing acts at Rialto Square Theatre downtown on Thursday, April 9. Tickets start at $25 while the show promotes pet adoption and celebrates animal rescue. Herald-News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Will County Forest Preserve District schedules multiple Earth Month events in early April; offerings include a recycling exhibit at Plum Creek, clean-up at Hidden Oaks, spring break nature lessons at Plum Creek and a moonlit dog walk at Plum Valley. Registration is available online at reconnectwithnature.org. Herald-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Joliet’s Sen. Rachel Ventura and fellow lawmakers are proposing the Plug-In Illinois Act to allow renters and condo owners to use safe plug-in solar systems. The bill — aimed at lowering electricity bills and reducing carbon emissions — may expand clean energy access statewide. Herald-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Emma Best led Minooka to a 12-2 win over Lincoln-Way Central by pitching six innings and hitting a three-run homer, while her teammates added five homers and Lincoln-Way lost starting shortstop Ellie McLaughlin to injury. Herald-News
- ➤ Montini baseball earned a 5-4 win at Joliet Catholic as Nick Kois struck out to end the game with the tying run at third in the top of the seventh, fueling their three-run rally. The game took place Friday as Montini climbed to a 3-2 record for the season. Herald-News
- ➤ Lockport senior Claudia Heeney was named the 2026 Herald-News Girls Wrestler of the Year after beating Sharon Olorunfemi by fall (2:34) in a season that saw her go 42-3; she will wrestle for Menlo College while crediting her supportive teammates. Herald-News
- ➤ The 2026 Herald-News Girls Wrestling All-Area Team has been unveiled to honor top local performers from Lockport, Lincoln-Way, Dwight and Plainfield South. The list features state champions and record-setting athletes (with impressive win totals) who marked a milestone season in girls wrestling. Herald-News
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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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Shining Star - Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute
8-11 p.m. — Hollywood Casino Joliet — Tickets required — Groove to the iconic hits of Earth, Wind, and Fire in a night of nostalgia and energetic music.
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