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Joliet
Monday, April 13th, 2026
Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Joliet Area Christian Women will host a pottery demonstration at Messiah Lutheran Church at 40 Houbolt Road from 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Apr. 15 — featuring JoAnn Ketcik crafting art from discarded materials and Audrey Marie Hessler offering a wisdom talk. Herald-News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Recyclepalooza starts Will County’s spring recycling series on Saturday, April 18 in Joliet from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents must book an appointment (drop-off limits apply) and can look forward to more recycling events this season. Herald-News
- ➤ The Will County Forest Preserve District has approved trail improvements (funded by the 2025 to 2030 Capital Improvement Program), including Messenger Woods roadway reconstruction in Homer Glen, a DuPage River Trail extension in Wheatland Township, paving at Theodore Marsh in Crest Hill, and new paths in Channahon and Lockport. Herald-News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Newstar Jewelers in Joliet offers a range of wedding jewelry for brides, bridal parties, and couples with options that suit everyday wear and special occasions — the store invites customers to visit today for elegant pieces that fit any style. Herald-News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ During the week ending April 5, Will County saw 162 residential sales with a single-family home at 3759 Timber Creek Lane in Naperville selling for $1.2 million — the top sale among deals priced from $700K to $1.2M with an average of $360,295 at $204 per sqft. Herald-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local high school teams competed on Saturday in baseball, softball, track and soccer. Joliet Central lost to Shepard in baseball while standout performances emerged from Joliet Catholic and other teams, as detailed in the Herald-News sports roundup. Herald-News
- ➤ Joliet Slammers announced new promotions for The Big House Ballgame on April 30 at the Old Joliet Prison. Prison-inspired jerseys will be auctioned online and the first 1,000 fans will receive a commemorative tin cup as part of Route 66 centennial celebrations. Herald-News
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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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Chicago Lithuanian Opera's 70th Anniversary Production
3-6 p.m. — Rialto Square Theatre — Tickets from $84 — Experience a charming performance of Friedrich von Flotow’s romantic comic opera Martha with a celebration of Lithuanian culture.
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