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Sunday, June 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The operator of the Grand Ballroom at Union Station in Joliet asked for a lease extension as it reported booking inquiries for weddings beyond January 31st, 2027 — city officials are reviewing five proposals to repurpose the former MyGrain space for a new restaurant. The proposals will be presented at a June meeting of the City Council Land Use and Economic Development Committee. Herald-News
- ➤ PENN Entertainment announced its new Hollywood Casino at 1741 Rock Creek Boulevard in southwest Joliet is set to open on Aug. 11 pending regulatory approval, nearly six months ahead of schedule. The $185 million casino will feature 1,000 slot machines, 43 live table games including baccarat, a retail ESPN BET sportsbook, a 10,000-square-foot event center, and over 1,300 parking spaces—employing about 600 workers when it opens. FOX 32
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ WGN’s Plant Daddy Tim Joyce shared his weekend gardening tips on May 31 about choosing flowers that attract honeybees and removing invasive garlic mustard — his advice gives Joliet gardeners simple ideas to improve their outdoor spaces. WGN-TV
SPORTS NEWS
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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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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.
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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.
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Subaru Speed Expo at Autobahn
6 AM-7 PM — Autobahn Country Club — Cost varies — Enjoy 5x20 minute driving sessions at a premier racing venue.
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Virtual Senior Living Tour
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Willow Falls Senior Living — Free entry — Explore a welcoming community that blends quality care with vibrant living experiences.
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Concerts in the Park 2025
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. — Preservation Park — Free entry — Enjoy a free concert series featuring local music under the open sky.
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Buddy Guy Live Performance
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Rialto Square Theatre — Ticket prices starting at $54 — Witness the legendary Buddy Guy, a blues icon and rock innovator, live on stage.
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