Good morning, Joliet.

Downtown City Square celebration will run Friday and Saturday, featuring a Chicago Street Farmers Market at 10 a.m. Friday and live music, cultural performances, and a Route 66 Centennial Drone Show, along with activities like signing a birthday card and designing a flag — uniting the community.

McDonald’s placed a sculpture of its classic fried apple pie at U.S. Route 66 Park on Broadway Street in Joliet on Tuesday, June 23 to mark the national return of the dessert.

The installation brought locals a playful taste of nostalgia.

The 2026 Herald-News All-Area Girls Soccer Team recognized outstanding local high school players for their performance this season.

First-team honorees include record-breaking Katelyn Haiser (Plainfield North) and dominant goalie Flynn Meyer from Lincoln-Way Central, while second-team selections celebrate emerging talent across area schools.

Fifteen standout prep baseball players from across the Herald-News area were named to the 2026 IHSBCA All-State Teams after Senior All-Star Games held Monday at Schweickert Stadium in Peru (honored players include those from Lockport, Minooka, and Romeoville).

2026 Chicagoland Grand Prix - Endurance Karting Race

6 hours — Kart Circuit Autobahn — $291.67+ per driver — Compete in an exciting endurance karting race in the Windy City for a chance to claim the podium.

Mississippi Mud Monsters Baseball Game

6:35-9:59 p.m. — Duly Health And Care Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of local baseball with the Joliet Slammers and celebrate the great American pastime.