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Sunday, May 10th, 2026

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

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve in Plainfield will host free bird viewing sessions from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 23 to see nesting herons, egrets, cormorants and bald eagles; staff will be available to answer questions.  Herald-News

SPORTS NEWS

  • The Joliet Slammers started their season with a home opener Friday, May 9 at Duly Health And Care Field against the Washington Wild Things, drawing fans to enjoy a promising new season (photos capture the vibrant atmosphere).  Herald-News

EVENTS

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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.

    Thu, 5/14/26

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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.

    Fri, 5/15/26

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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.

    Sat, 5/16/26

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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.

    Sat, 5/30/26

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  • 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.

    Sat, 6/6/26

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  • Windy City Thunderbolts vs. Joliet Slammers

    1:05 – 4:05 PM — Duly Health And Care Field — Tickets available — Support the local Slammers and enjoy the American tradition of baseball.

    Sun, 6/7/26

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