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

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • An 83-year-old Joliet woman, Okcha Elliott, died at 12:08 p.m. on Wednesday at Saint Joseph Medical Center after a vehicle crash at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood that officials said was tied to a medical incident — police are investigating the case.  Herald-News

CRIME NEWS

  • On Wednesday morning, police in Joliet responded to Kerrie Swick’s call for help moving her elderly Labrador retriever Bear from her home in the 500 block of Springwood Drive—police found he had been left outside since 8 p.m. the previous evening without food, water or shelter and was suffering from heat stroke at around 110 degrees—leading to his euthanasia and Swick’s arrest for aggravated animal cruelty just before 2:40 p.m.  WGN-TV
  • A Joliet woman was charged with aggravated animal cruelty after her elderly dog suffered from heat stroke and was later euthanized—Kerrie Swick contacted animal control at 9:30 a.m. on July 3 from her home on Springwood Drive and was booked into Will County jail.  FOX 32

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Mon, 7/14/25

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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.

    Fri, 7/18/25

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  • WWC Member Night

    6:30-8 p.m. — Tinley Park White Water Canyon Water Park — Free entry — Enjoy a fun-filled evening exclusive to season pass members with cafe specials.

    Sun, 7/20/25

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  • Powerman 5000 Concert

    6:30-8 p.m. — The Forge — $16.78 - $47.85 — Experience a night of electrifying music with Powerman 5000 and other artists on their tour.

    Fri, 7/25/25

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  • Gunshine Concert

    7-8:30 p.m. — The Forge — Check website for price — Enjoy a night of rock with performances from Gunshine, Yet Again, The Midnight Calls, and Speedfreak.

    Sat, 7/26/25

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  • Totally 80's Music Tribute

    7-9:30 p.m. — The Forge — Tickets from $13.95 — Relive the nostalgia of the 80s with an electrifying music tribute performance.

    Sat, 8/2/25

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