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Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Steelmaker Cleveland-Cliffs will idle three steel plants—two in Pennsylvania and one in Riverdale—starting June 30 due to low demand and pricing for certain products. The move will impact about 950 workers, while the company’s flat-rolled steel production remains unaffected. WGN-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former Illinois governor George Ryan, known for stopping executions from 1999 to 2003—confirmed by former state Rep. Jim Durkin—died at 91 on May 2 after a brief hospice stay. His cause of death was not disclosed and funeral plans are pending. FOX 32
SPORTS NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Chante Moore Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Rialto Square Theatre — Ticket prices from $53 — Experience the soulful sounds of Chante Moore in an evening of captivating music.
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