Good morning, Joliet.

A drone video posted on Apr.

30 at 1:05 p.m. captured the historic Old Joliet Prison, famed for its role in The Blues Brothers, showcasing its massive stone walls and guard towers along with decades-old architecture.

Joliet Central's JROTC cadets recently received first aid training from the Joliet Fire Department.

The session provided hands-on insights into emergency response careers & helped boost teamwork and discipline among students.

On Wednesday, Nazareth held off Joliet Catholic 3-2 for its first win at JCA in a decade.

The Roadrunners got four hits & turned key double plays to keep their narrow lead.

Thousands of fans filled the Old Joliet Prison on Thursday afternoon as the Joliet Slammers & Gate Way Grizzles competed in a preseason baseball game that energized local sports fans.

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.

Mix of '26: Beyond Beer & Bourbon Fest

12-5 p.m. — Hollywood Casino Joliet — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate summer flavors with craft beers, bourbons, and live music while supporting veterans' housing initiatives.