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Joliet
Monday, March 30th, 2026
Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Staff Sgt. Jose Duenez Jr. will be honored tomorrow at the Spanish Community Center (309 N. Eastern Ave) in Joliet with a ceremony unveiling memorial sign for the soldier who died in March 2025 during an Army training mission; event starts at 4:15 p.m. with doors open at 4:00 p.m. Herald-News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bright + Bloom Floral Design, formerly Blush Blooms Co., changed its name and now operates at 403 Earl Road, Units B and C in Shorewood. The boutique offers personal flower arrangements and full-scale ceremony designs for private events. Herald-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city announced that New Lenox Road between Briggs Street and Oakview Avenue will close today due to improvements tied to the Love’s Truck Stop development — workers expect the project to last until June 30, weather permitting, and detours will be provided. Herald-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln-Way East baseball shut out Maine South on Saturday with four pitchers limiting the opponent to three hits and Colin Bettenhausen striking out three. Other local sports updates include wins in softball, soccer, and volleyball — a busy weekend for Joliet-area teams. 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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