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Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of June.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • U.S. News & World Report released a list ranking 22 Illinois cities based on quality of life, value, desirability, job market strength and migration trends—Arlington Heights and Buffalo Grove tied for top scores while Chicago ranked near the bottom due to long commutes and high housing costs.  FOX 32

CRIME NEWS

  • A 13-year-old boy died from a shooting near Water’s Edge townhomes in Joliet on Monday, June 2 and a flower memorial was set up near the alley—while Mayor Terry D’Arcy expressed his condolences and police continue to investigate the case.  Herald-News

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 6/7/25

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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.

    Tue, 6/10/25

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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.

    Thu, 6/19/25

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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.

    Fri, 6/20/25

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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.

    Sat, 6/21/25

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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.

    Sun, 6/22/25

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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.

    Fri, 6/27/25

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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.

    Sat, 6/28/25

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  • 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.

    Thu, 7/3/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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