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Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Officials identified three young American soldiers—including Sgt. Jose Duenez Jr. of Joliet—whose armored vehicle sank in a Lithuanian swamp after going missing on March 25, and a fourth soldier remains unidentified. FOX 32
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Mariano’s will host a company-wide hiring event today from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at its 44 Chicagoland locations—job seekers, including veterans and military members, can walk in to apply. WGN-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police asked residents on Joliet's far west side to shelter in place—near the 5500 block of Meadowbrook Street—due to an active investigation that began at 9 a.m. on April 2nd, and nearby schools were notified. ABC7 Chicago
- ➤ Residents on the far west side sheltered in place on Wednesday morning as police investigated the 5500 block of Meadowbrook Street near Troy Middle School — the situation was resolved by 11 a.m. but details remain unclear. FOX 32
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Rival Sons Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Rialto Square Theatre — Tickets starting at $45 — Experience an electrifying live performance from the acclaimed rock band Rival Sons.
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