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Thursday, May 28th, 2026

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Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of May.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Today's events in Will County include a film screening at Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet at 7 p.m. — Hoodwink’d will perform Friday at the local museum, an AC/DC tribute and comic panel will take center stage in Mokena and Lockport Saturday, and a Flower Moon hike will take place Sunday in Park Forest.  Herald-News

SPORTS NEWS

  • Minooka defeated Bradley-Bourbonnais 12 to 3 in the Class 4A regional baseball semifinal on Wednesday, May 27 — a decisive win that propels them further in the tournament.  Herald-News

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 5/30/26

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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.

    Sat, 6/6/26

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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.

    Sun, 6/7/26

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Success is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm.

~ Winston Churchill

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