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Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of May.

CULTURE NEWS

  • John Prevost — a 71-year-old retired Catholic school principal in New Lenox — said he was shocked to learn his younger brother, formerly Robert Prevost, was elected as Pope Leo XIV after years of missionary work in South America. He said a flood of calls and texts has kept him from fully processing the surprising news.  Herald-News

EVENTS

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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.

    Sun, 5/11/25

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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.

    Wed, 5/14/25

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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.

    Fri, 5/16/25

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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.

    Sat, 5/17/25

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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.

    Fri, 5/23/25

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  • 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.

    Thu, 5/29/25

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  • 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.

    Fri, 5/30/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 5/31/25

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  • 5K for Double J

    12 AM – 12 PM — Cemeno's Pizza — Proceeds benefit the Pat Clark Cancer Foundation for a community celebration of 25 years of Double 'J' business.

    Sat, 6/7/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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