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Joliet
Friday, May 16th, 2025
Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A child fell into a pool at 11:30 a.m. May 15 in the Deer Ridge Subdivision of Wilmington and died after first responders performed CPR and rushed him to St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Joliet — authorities are investigating the incident. FOX 32
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Joliet Township honored outgoing Trustee Ray Slattery on May 13th for his 20 years of service, with board members and employees praising his leadership and contributions. He said working with younger trustees was a valuable learning experience—an outlook that enriched his time on the board. Herald-News
- ➤ City officials presented the Downtown Joliet Equitable Transit Oriented Development Plan at an open house on May 14, where more than 100 residents learned about 73 action items—including moving City Hall, building multi-story housing near the Gateway Center, and revising zoning rules—to guide future downtown redevelopment. Herald-News
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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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