Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of April.
Good morning, Joliet.
Earthrise Energy, building large solar farms north of Princeton, has donated $15,000 to the local Imagination Library to supply 11,000 books for 937 children; the grant will boost early literacy for over 5,200 enrolled kids in the county & support future learning.
Preston Harrington-Dewitt hit a grand slam in the top of the fifth that tied the game for St. Anne/Donovan to rally from an 8-0 deficit and win 13-10 in a 10-inning contest on Tuesday at Kankakee Community College — the game had been moved after Monday’s rain.
Plainfield East’s girls soccer team defeated Joliet Central 9-3 Tuesday afternoon at Joliet Central Stadium.
Senior Kessiah Purnell scored five goals and sophomore Daniella Escobar added a hat trick, showing strong leadership for a season of growth.
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.
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.
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.
NHRA Route 66 Nationals
3:30-7:30 a.m. — Route 66 Raceway — Tickets starting at $114 — Experience the thrills of drag racing at this must-see motorsport event.
South Side Exiles Rooftop Concert
7-10 p.m. — Joliet Area Historical Museum — $16 General Public, $14 Museum Members — Enjoy classic rock tunes from the South Side Exiles on the rooftop.
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