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Joliet
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents gathered downtown on Friday, May 1 for the inaugural City Square event, which featured a live performance by the BuzzBins. Herald-News
- ➤ Union members representing legal aid workers struck Friday at Cass Street and Chicago Street in downtown Joliet — demanding fair wages and better benefits — as Prairie State Legal Services said it would continue its contract talks. Herald-News
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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