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Joliet
Friday, April 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On March 7, Easterseals Joliet Region’s Celebration of Giving 2026 raised $160,000—$20,000 above its $140,000 goal—to fund therapy, education, and training services for people with disabilities. Local individuals, businesses, banks, and civic groups supported the event. Herald-News
- ➤ Camp Fire Illinois Prairie will host its western-themed Boots & Bling Gala at Bolingbrook Golf Club at 6 p.m. Friday, April 10. Guests will enjoy line dancing, interactive games, a BBQ dinner, and a live & silent auction to support Camp Fire services. Herald-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Film lovers will see 'Where Silence Lies' at The Dixon: Historic Theatre on May 7 and 14 at 7:30 p.m.; the psychological thriller uses an intense interrogation room setting to explore shifting truths and identity (its final feature work by Emmy Award-winning editor Edgar Burcksen). Herald-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln-Way West clinched the WJOL Softball Tournament title when Reese Forsythe hit for the cycle and Kaylea Armstrong was named MVP in an 11-1 win over Lockport. The Warriors outscored opponents 39-4 in three wins — a display of strong pitching by Abby Brueggmann. Herald-News
- ➤ The Times Sports staff announced the 2025-26 All-Area Girls Basketball Team, honoring 25 top high school players from local schools. Standouts like Kaitlyn Davis, Macy Gochanour + Kennedy Kane are recognized for record-breaking scores and team leadership. Herald-News
- ➤ Providence won 7 to 5 over Joliet Catholic in the quarterfinal round of the WJOL and Don Ladas Memorial Tournament on Thursday at Wintrust Crossroads Sportplex in New Lenox. The young team’s roster showed grit as they advance to face Lockport in the semifinals. Herald-News
- ➤ Local high school sports saw tight games on Thursday. Romeoville edged Burlington Central 6-4 with Jeremy Thompson striking out eight in five innings, and Lincoln-Way Central rallied 8-7 as teams in softball, soccer, volleyball, and water polo posted wins. 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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Naval Ravikant
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