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Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026

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Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of April.

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The Joliet City Council voted 6-3 Tuesday to remove the longstanding residency requirement at Rock Run Residences on the edge of Joliet Junior College so Midwest REO can later broaden its tenant base — the change ends a rule set by a 2001 city agreement.  Herald-News

SPORTS NEWS

  • Local high school teams delivered an exciting sports roundup Tuesday. Joliet West rallied from a 7-run deficit to beat Plainfield South + several schools claimed wins in baseball, softball, volleyball and track events at their respective games.  Herald-News
  • In Tuesday's baseball game, Lincoln-Way East beat Joliet Catholic 4 to 2 as Rocco Triolo hit a homer and Ryne Pearson added a two-run single while sophomore pitcher Ryan Harris retired 10 batters to secure the win.  Herald-News

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Fri, 4/24/26

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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.

    Sun, 5/10/26

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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.

    Thu, 5/14/26

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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.

    Fri, 5/15/26

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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.

    Sat, 5/16/26

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Character is like a tree and reputation like its shadow.

~ Abraham Lincoln

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