Good morning, Joliet.

On Tuesday at 6:46 p.m., officers responded to a shooting on the 500 block of Francis Street in Joliet and found spent shell casings while a man with a gunshot wound refused to give information as he was taken to Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox — police said.

Catholic Charities in Joliet said Head Start will continue serving over 800 families and nearly 600 children with preschool and family support services while the final federal budget numbers are awaited.

Director Kathy Fudge-White remains cautious about cost-of-living adjustments—leaving uncertainty for the program's future funding.

Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet hosted a Salute to Nurses event on May 7 to honor nurses and first responders—awarding Nurse of the Year Joanne Forsythe for 50 years of service while also naming Dr. Daewon Kim as Physician of the Year.

Vietti Food Group is recalling 4,515 cases of Yellowstone baked beans due to undeclared soy that can cause severe allergic reactions; the products, sold in 23 states including Illinois (best-if-used-by date Feb.

17th), should be returned for a full refund.

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.

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.

The Black Moods Live Performance

7-8:30 p.m. — The Forge — $2.00 - $409.45 — Enjoy an evening of rock music featuring The Black Moods and special guests.

SCREWLY G AND BLOODHOUND Q50

6:30-11:55 p.m. — The Forge — Tickets from $36.60 — Enjoy an exciting live performance with a variety of ticket options to choose from.

Joliet Amateur Championship

36 holes of stroke play — May 31st – Jun 1st — Wedgewood Golf Course — Registration required — Compete with up to 168 amateur golfers from the Midwest in this prestigious tournament.