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Wednesday, May 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of May.
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Chicago area Top Fuel driver TJ Zizzo appeared on Good Day Chicago to talk about the NHRA race in Joliet scheduled for this weekend. FOX 32
- ➤ ESPN and Sports Illustrated revised their NBA Draft projections and now predict Joliet native Jeremiah Fears will be the No. 5 overall pick by the Utah Jazz when the draft is held in New York on June 25-26. Fears played one season at Oklahoma where he averaged 17.1 points and helped his team earn an NCAA berth, boosting his draft stock ahead of the upcoming event. Herald-News
- ➤ Members of the 2000 state championship softball team were honored at Monday's game between Joliet West and Joliet Central as former players returned to their field positions. Former pitcher Mary Jaszczak threw the first pitch to catcher Kelly Brumund — a moment that marked the reunion of the team and celebrated its historic season. Herald-News
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cars & Guitars Car Show
5-8 p.m. — Joliet Junior College - City Center — Free entry — Experience a summer evening of classic cars and live music at Joliet's vibrant car show.
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