Good morning, Joliet.

On Saturday, June 7, 2025, about 30 local residents gathered at the 300 block of Des Plaines Street in Joliet to pledge to stop gun violence after 13-year-old Manuel Mejia Perez was fatally shot on June 2—Trista Graves Brown of Speak Up organized the event and said it will include prayer vigils, safety walks, and town hall meetings.

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.