Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 26th of April.
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🏘️ Community
Local plant lovers from Troy Township, Shorewood, and Joliet will swap houseplants, seeds, and cuttings at the annual event on Sunday, May 17 at Troy Township Offices (25448 W.
Seil Road, Shorewood) from noon to 2 p.m.; a backup date is set for Sunday, May 31.
Joliet Public Library Black Road Branch completed a one-year, $4.8 million renovation that added a Book Burrow for kids, a teen room and extra meeting space with a view of Rock Run Preserve.
The library held an open house on Friday, April 24 — showcasing changes for the community.
🏈 Sports
On Friday, local softball games saw strong pitching as Preston Payne tossed a one-hitter for Bishop McNamara and Peotone ended Grant Park’s perfect run, while track meets at the Gary Haupert Invitational and Lockport Marszalek Invite featured close finishes.
Local high school sports saw teams compete on Saturday with Joliet Catholic baseball dominating Carmel in a doubleheader (Evan Wills struck out seven in one game) while softball, track, soccer, volleyball, and tennis contests delivered competitive wins across the region.
Beecher’s softball team won two games Saturday to move to 17-0 while Gardner-South Wilmington’s baseball and softball teams split doubleheaders with Serena, as reported in Saturday’s sports roundup.
Other local teams also faced key matchups during the day.
🎉 Joliet Events
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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.
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.
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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