Good morning, Joliet.

A Chicago man (26-year-old Joshua Anderson) was sentenced to 56 years in prison for the 2019 murder and robbery of Gregory Brown outside Denny's in Joliet; he made comments comparing the system to modern-day slavery after a jury convicted him in just 23 minutes.

An employee of a private vendor at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet was arrested over the weekend for using a skimming device to steal nearly $600 from vendors, police said, and Reginald Hinton from Fort Worth was released on a notice to appear with a court date set for June 6.

Retired Sgt. Ed Grizzle is facing a federal false arrest lawsuit after arresting colleague Dwayne Killian over a dispute involving task force property—U.S. District Judge LaShonda Hunt ruled Grizzle cannot use qualified immunity.

New U.S. Census estimates show Joliet now has 151,837 residents while Naperville has 153,124, which drops Joliet from Illinois’ third largest city status.

City officials said Joliet remains fast-growing and is advancing large-scale housing projects—steps aimed at spurring future growth.

The Jefferson Street bridge has been closed since May 14 after an electrical short and will remain closed for six to eight weeks while repairs continue.

City officials are asking the Illinois Department of Transportation to limit barge traffic during restricted hours (7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.) to ease congestion downtown.

Jeff Bailey, a well-loved bowling coach at Plainfield South and Joliet West who also started the program at Joliet Junior College, died May 8 after a long illness at age 56.

His work led two teams to state championships and built strong ties in the community—his legacy will be remembered by many.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Florence Y'alls Baseball Game

1-4 p.m. — Duly Health And Care Field — Tickets required — Support Joliet's local Pro Baseball Team in a classic American pastime.

Cody Parks and The Dirty South Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — The Forge — $25.60-$47.85 — Experience live music with Cody Parks and The Dirty South in a vibrant atmosphere.