Good morning, Joliet.

A 13-year-old boy was fatally shot Monday afternoon in an alley on the 300 block of Desplaines Street+ officers found him unresponsive when they arrived and he was pronounced dead, with police still investigating for a suspect.

ComEd increased its capacity charge on June 1 so many utility customers now pay about $10.60 more on their monthly bills—this extra cost is passed directly from market supply rates without any added mark-up.

Chicago area officials began construction on infrastructure to route Lake Michigan water to serve about 250,000 residents in six southwest suburban communities, including areas near Joliet + the project will expand water access in the region.

Construction has begun on a 60-mile pipeline that will bring Lake Michigan water to six southwest suburbs, including Joliet, at a cost of $1.44 billion — the project will take five years and is funded by government loans and bonds.

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.

Subaru Speed Expo at Autobahn

6 AM-7 PM — Autobahn Country Club — Cost varies — Enjoy 5x20 minute driving sessions at a premier racing venue.

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.

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.

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.

Sleepy Hallow Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Forge — Tickets from $59.15 — Experience live performances by Sleepy Hallow and Sheff G in an energetic atmosphere.