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Joliet
Sunday, May 10th, 2026
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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