Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of May.
Good morning, Joliet.
Joliet residents can attend the Lithuanian Opera (Marta) on Sunday, May 10 at 3 p.m. at Rialto Square Theatre with tickets starting at $69, marking the 70th Anniversary production and offering an engaging cultural experience.
Mayor Terry D’Arcy shared plans on May 6 for Rock Run Collection, a 310-acre development that will become a regional shopping & entertainment destination.
The project is moving forward to transform the city.
A 2,825-sqft single-family home at 735 Meadow Wood Drive in Joliet sold for $465,000 on April 21 (or $165 per sqft).
Built in 2003, the two-story house offers a fireplace, cooling system and parking for two on a 0.4-acre lot.
IHSA released postseason softball schedules for teams in the greater Joliet/Plainfield/Morris area (from Class 4A to 1A) with regional contests beginning May 18 and running through May 23.
The schedules feature matchups in Lockport, Lincoln-Way, Homewood-Flossmoor, Naperville, Oswego, and other regions.
Joliet Central boys volleyball team earned a win streak in three straight matches last weekend at the Joliet Central Quad, with senior setter Logan Novak setting a school record of 32 assists in a win over Elgin Larkin.
They will face Bloom and Romeoville this week before meeting Joliet West next Tuesday.
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.
Pat Clark Cancer Foundation 5K
7 a.m. — Cemeno's Pizza — All proceeds benefit local cancer patients — Join the community for a charity run supporting the Pat Clark Cancer Foundation.
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