Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of June.
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🏥 Health
A 68-acre horse farm in Will County that once hosted harness racing is being turned into a supportive housing program for men recovering from substance use disorder—owner Jim O’Connor of the Second Story Foundation said residents will work in land management, maintenance, and horse care while benefiting from equine therapy. The project will also build a 7,000-square-foot lodge to house up to 15 men with additional stalls kept for harness racing horses if funding continues.
🏈 Sports
Lockport won a ten inning Class 4A championship game on Friday when RJ Slavicek's RBI triple in the tenth inning gave the Porters a 2 to 0 win—Lockport will play Bradley Bourbonnais Monday at 6:30 in the Illinois Wesleyan Supersectional.
🎉 Joliet Events
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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.
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.
🏠 Joliet Real Estate
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