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Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of March.

CRIME NEWS

  • On Thursday, Homeland Security arrested Daniel T. Herod, 41, who served as a deputy correctional officer at the Will County Adult Detention Facility since May 2010—he faces charges of predatory criminal sexual assault of a victim under 13 and criminal sexual assault of a family member under 18.  ABC7 Chicago

CULTURE NEWS

  • A big spring weekend is coming to Chicagoland stages. Musical acts like Smokey Robinson, Stereophonics and Kraftwerk will perform while popular shows Waitress and Titanique continue their runs.  WGN-TV

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Gov. JB Pritzker will lead a trade mission to Mexico next week from Sunday through Wednesday—joining state officials and business leaders to talk about farming, making goods and banking. The delegation will meet with Mexican officials to boost ties and share Illinois’ strengths—helping companies grow and create jobs.  FOX 32

HEALTH NEWS

  • The Food and Drug Administration recalled 4,152 cases of Our Family Foods ground coffee after it was mislabeled as decaffeinated when it may contain caffeine. The recalled product, sold in Illinois and 14 other states and marked BEST BEFORE 080325 V 15:37 C, was classified as a Class II recall initiated on March 13.  FOX 32

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Randy Travis: More Life Tour

    7:30-9:00 p.m. — Rialto Square Theatre — Tickets from $39.50 — Experience the comeback of country legend Randy Travis with his iconic hits performed live.

    Thu, 4/10/25

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  • Visions of Atlantis Concert

    7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Forge — $25.00-$35.00 — Experience an evening of melodic metal with Visions of Atlantis and Sacred Dawn.

    Fri, 4/11/25

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  • Bonfire: A Tribute to AC/DC

    7:30-11:55 p.m. — The Forge — Tickets from $10 — Rock out to Bonfire paying homage to AC/DC with an electrifying performance.

    Sat, 4/12/25

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  • Women’s Softball Doubleheader at Joliet Junior College

    3-7 p.m. — Joliet Junior College — Admission varies — Watch the Lady Bulldogs take on Joliet Junior College in an exciting softball doubleheader.

    Tue, 4/15/25

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  • Easter Brunch Celebration

    10 AM – 2 PM — Renaissance Center — Adults $70 | Children 4-12 $20 — Indulge in a gourmet Easter brunch featuring delightful breakfast and lunch specialties.

    Sun, 4/20/25

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  • Soulja Boy Live in Concert

    8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Forge — Tickets available — Enjoy an electrifying night with the iconic rapper Soulja Boy.

    Thu, 4/24/25

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  • Emo Night DJ Party

    7:30-10 p.m. — The Forge — $10-$25 — Get ready to groove to your favorite emo classics at this electrifying DJ party.

    Fri, 4/25/25

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  • We Can Be Heroes Performance

    2:30 p.m. — Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park — $5 — Experience an original radio-style storytelling and poetry showcase exploring heroism by local writers.

    Sat, 4/26/25

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  • Colors of Sound: The Palette of Renewal

    4-8 p.m. — Suite One — Free entry — Unleash your creativity while embracing sobriety through art and soundscapes.

    Sun, 4/27/25

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