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Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of April.

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • City Manager Beth Beatty said free parking on downtown streets is behind schedule but will be proposed to the City Council on May 20. The plan calls for changing street signs and setting a two-hour parking limit—council members have pressed for quicker action while details remain in progress.  Herald-News

HEALTH NEWS

  • A Lockport woman returned to her normal routine just weeks after she had several strokes—her fast recovery is seen as a miracle.  FOX 32

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Rival Sons Concert

    7:30-9:00 p.m. — Rialto Square Theatre — Tickets starting at $45 — Experience an electrifying live performance from the acclaimed rock band Rival Sons.

    Thu, 5/1/25

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  • 2025 Illinois Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival

    7 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Joliet Area Historical Museum — Free entry — Discover family fun along the historic Route 66 with local events, food, and unique experiences.

    Sat, 5/3/25

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  • CoComelon: Sing-A-Long LIVE

    2:00 – 3:30 PM — Rialto Square Theatre — Tickets from $35 — Experience a musical adventure with JJ and friends as families sing and dance to beloved CoComelon songs.

    Sun, 5/4/25

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  • FEUD TRIVIA BATTLE ROYALE

    6-8 p.m. — McBride's Pub & Grille — Free to play — Engage in a thrilling Family Feud-style trivia competition for exciting prizes and a hefty jackpot.

    Tue, 5/6/25

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  • #IMOMSOHARD Comedy Show

    7:30-9:00 p.m. — Rialto Square Theatre — Tickets available from $49 — Experience a night of laughter with the IMomSoHard comedy show.

    Thu, 5/8/25

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  • The Nocturnal Affair Concert

    6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Forge — Tickets from $20.00 — Enjoy an evening of rock with Fozzy and Liliac at this all-ages concert event.

    Fri, 5/9/25

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  • Open House at 7014 Grantham Drive

    4-6 p.m. — 7014 Grantham Drive — $349,900 — Discover a stunning tri-level home with a finished basement and a beautiful backyard swimming pool.

    Sat, 5/10/25

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  • Mother's Day Brunch

    10 AM - 2 PM — Renaissance Center — Adults $60 | Children $20 — Celebrate the love and strength of mothers with a delightful brunch experience.

    Sun, 5/11/25

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  • Demun Jones Concert

    7-8:30 p.m. — The Forge — Ticket purchase required — Experience an evening of country music with Demun Jones in Joliet.

    Wed, 5/14/25

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  • Concerts in the Park 2025

    6:30-8:30 p.m. — Preservation Park — Free entry — Enjoy a free concert featuring One Foot in the Groove among the beautiful surroundings of Preservation Park.

    Fri, 5/16/25

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