Good morning, Joliet.

More than 100 JOANN stores closed Monday after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and began liquidating its assets.

Over 250 locations have shut their doors so far and more than 500 will close by the end of May — shoppers are urged to visit stores in person to avoid fraudulent websites.

The Herald-News will celebrate teachers on May 8 in both its print and online editions to honor the passion, dedication, and impact educators have on shaping our children's future—this event is sponsored by ExxonMobil.

Will County elected offices experienced a phone service outage on Monday morning that limited both internal and external calls.

County officials said they are waiting on updates from AT&T and will notify residents when the service is restored.

Silver Cross Hospital reported that a donation from Childerguild allowed its NICU to add two NAVA ventilators that help very sick babies breathe easier and reduce time on traditional ventilators—this new system uses the babies' own breathing signals to provide the right support and lessen the need for sedatives.

The Herald-News has released a detailed high school sports schedule running from April 27 to May 3 that lists local contests in baseball, softball, soccer, track, tennis, volleyball, water polo and lacrosse—several of which are set for today.

The schedule provides a clear look at when teams will compete throughout the week.

The Joliet West girls soccer team recovered from a 2-4 start — winning nine of their last 11 games — to boost their record to 11-2 and notch a first win over Plainfield South.

Coach Alan Stewart said the team focuses on playing full 80-minute matches and will soon face games against Shepard, Sandburg, Joliet Central, Oswego East and Bolingbrook.

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.

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.

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.

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.

#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.

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.

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.

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.

Demun Jones Concert

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

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.