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Joliet
Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A ceremony was held at the Spanish Community Center in Joliet on March 31 to honor Staff Sgt. Jose Duenez Jr.—a native who died a year ago during an Army training mission in Lithuania. Family, friends, city officials and first responders gathered to pay tribute to his service. Herald-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today at 7 p.m., free bluegrass jam starts at The Roxy in Lockport, and Celtic Woman will perform at the Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet at 7 p.m. Saturday. Comedy and tribute shows are on Friday in Bolingbrook and Mokena, and a museum exhibit opens Sunday in Joliet. Herald-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alexis VanderTuuk hit a walk-off grand slam to secure Lockport's win over Providence in the WJOL Tournament semifinals at Inwood on Wednesday, and the team now prepares for Thursday's title game against Lincoln-Way West. Herald-News
- ➤ Joliet Catholic beat Joliet Central in two sets (25-16, 25-10) on Wednesday, April 1 in Joliet, showcasing strong play from both teams. Herald-News
- ➤ Joliet Catholic’s setter Louis Czerkies led the team to a two-set win over Joliet Central on Wednesday as hitters like Aydan Garcia & Cole Czerkies helped secure the victory with scores of 25 to 16 and 25 to 10. 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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