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Joliet
Monday, May 11th, 2026
Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rabbi Brian Serle is the new spiritual leader of Joliet Jewish Congregation — located at 250 N. Midland Ave. — and he brings a deep expertise in both children’s and adult education from roles in Santa Fe, La Crosse, and St. Paul. Herald-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Shaw Media celebrates 175 years by featuring four May 10 front pages spanning decades, including a Joliet Mother's Day tribute in 2015. Archived covers report veterans' returns in 1945, rising gas prices and educational stories in 1991, and funding compromises in 2005. Herald-News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Joliet Junior College’s Entrepreneur & Business Center got an $800,000 federal allocation to provide one-on-one consultations and workshops for entrepreneurs focusing on women, minorities, and veterans. The funds will boost training hours at the Romeoville campus and expand services in Grundy County. Herald-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln-Way East baseball defeated Joliet West 11-8 in an eight‐inning game Saturday. Rocco Triolo led with a home run, three RBIs and three runs while Tyler Hudik added four RBIs as the contest unfolded at the local high school field. 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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