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Joliet
Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet will host a free screening of Laurel and Hardy’s 'Two Tars' with live organ music by Taylor Trimby on Tuesday, April 14 at 2 p.m.; tickets are available at the box office with a limit of four per person (first-come, first-served). Herald-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Traffic on I-355 between 127th Street and International Parkway near Lemont is shifting lanes today as the tollway begins bridge and pavement repairs for its seven-year Bridging the Future plan, and additional lane reductions will continue through the fall according to the Illinois Tollway Authority. Herald-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Chloe Miner's grand slam propelled Minooka to a 17-2 win over Joliet Catholic on Tuesday in a nonconference softball game. The team gathered 13 hits and scored early to secure the victory. Herald-News
- ➤ Minooka defeated host Joliet Central on Monday, April 6 in Joliet — Gavin McReynolds made a key connection during the game. Herald-News
- ➤ In Tuesday's game, the Wilmington Wildcats rallied for an 8-1 win against Herscher, with Cooper Holman’s grand slam and Ryan Kettman pitching five strong innings + three hits to sweep the series in a key matchup. Herald-News
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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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