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Joliet
Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Galowich Family YMCA will close April 24 and Dive Right in Scuba has proposed to repurpose the Houbolt Road site as a new facility named The Flex that will provide aquatics and youth sports – the Joliet zoning board is considering the plan today. Herald-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood sponsored a bill to rename the Plainfield post office in honor of Staff Sgt. Jose Duenez Jr., a Joliet native killed during an Army training exercise in Lithuania in March 2025; the House approved the measure unanimously on Tuesday and it now moves to the Senate. Herald-News
- ➤ A planned vote on a 6,100-acre solar project in Manhattan, Green Garden & Wilton townships scheduled for today was delayed when Judge Breslan issued a temporary restraining order. The order requires that neighbors receive more time to present evidence & cross-examine before the vote. Herald-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local doctors say many young adults face hidden health risks. A new study shows rising overdoses, chronic disease, and stress from debt and high living costs are increasing health issues among millennials in northern Illinois. Herald-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local schools showed great energy Wednesday as Lincoln-Way East defeated Lemont 10+4; Rocco Triolo had a strong game with 3 for 4, including a home run and four RBIs. Other teams also secured wins in softball and track at the Orange Crush Invite. Herald-News
- ➤ Marist juniors Conor Hunt and Tommy Hosty adjusted their roles during a season slowed by injuries and a tough schedule. Hunt moved from cornerback to running back after an injury while Hosty shifted from quarterback to defensive back and returned to offense as needed to help close the season. 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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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.
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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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World of Food Trucks
11 AM – 3 PM — Gregory B. Bott Community Park — Free entry — Sample global cuisines from Chicagoland's favorite food trucks in a family-friendly festival.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.
~ Thomas Jefferson
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