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Wednesday, June 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cities across Chicagoland are planning fireworks shows for the Fourth of July—as Joliet will have a display at Memorial Stadium at 9:30 p.m. on July 4, residents can look forward to a festive evening. FOX 32
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ One victim said a dice game argument escalated into gunfire at Riverwalk Homes on June 12, and officers arrested two men after hearing multiple shots near the Des Plaines River+investigators are still reviewing all details. Herald-News
- ➤ Two men—30-year-old Catrell Jordan and 32-year-old Jonathan Britton—were charged after exchanging gunfire outside Riverwalk Homes last week; both were hospitalized with gunshot wounds while a third man injured in the incident remains under police guard. FOX 32
- ➤ Joliet police said a pit bull bit an officer during the arrest of Jorge Medina—accused of pointing a rifle at neighbors and grabbing a shovel before fleeing—while officers recovered a muzzle loading rifle and later arrested him on charges of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, disorderly conduct, and obstructing a police officer. Herald-News
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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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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.
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MVP Track Time 'Return to The Bahn'
Multiple sessions — Autobahn Country Club — Registration required — Experience thrilling sessions on a professional 3.56-mile road course with expert instructors for novice drivers.
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Muevelo Festival
6-11 p.m. — Louis Joliet Mall — $20 | Kids Under 12 Free — Celebrate Latin culture with live music, dance, and delicious food from local vendors.
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