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Joliet
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of April.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Joliet Public Schools District 86 is hosting open houses at Hufford and Gompers Junior Highs today from 10 a.m. to noon to preview new facilities before their old buildings are demolished — offering community members a chance to tour schools and support fundraiser efforts for classroom grants. Herald-News
- ➤ Caleb Christos of Joliet Central High School and Karina Murillo Ibarra of Joliet West High School won the CEO Pitch Competition by presenting their original business ideas to community leaders. The event is part of a year-long program that builds confidence and real-world skills for future entrepreneurs. Herald-News
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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
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
~ Theodore Roosevelt
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