Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
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💼 Business
Hollywood Casino is building a new Joliet location at Rock Run Collection near Interstates 55 and 80 that will offer more than gambling—a restaurant by celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis and a 10,000-square-foot event space—to appeal to families.
Marketing Director Kristen Kronland said the project will change the property’s look from its old art decco style and will finish by late 2025 with plans for a hotel partnership with Cullinan Properties.
Hollywood Casino Joliet is being built near Interstates 55 and 80 and will feature a Boulevard Food & Drink Hall with restaurants such as Stephanie Izard’s Lucky Goat, Antique Taco, Pretty Cool Ice Cream, and Five50 Pizza.
McClain Camarota Hospitality will operate the casino—which is expected to open later in 2025 subject to regulatory approval—and it will also include Sorellina by Giada DeLaurentiis.
🎉 Joliet Events
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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.
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.
Hogs Helping Dogs
12-3 p.m. — Joliet Township Animal Control — Free entry — Enjoy a day of pet adoptions, motorcycle displays, live demonstrations, and local vendors.
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