Good morning, Joliet.

Thomas Lopez, 24, charged as one of four men in the 2021 Halloween mass shooting in Joliet Township, lost his motion to block police statements after Judge Vincent Cornelius ruled they were given freely even though Lopez said he was ill during questioning – his next court hearing will be held on Aug 19.

Will County launched Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library on Monday, July 28, offering free monthly books to children until age five.

The event at C.W. Avery Family YMCA in Plainfield featured local corporate donations and enrolled over 1,200 children — fundraising will continue to support the program as new enrollees join.

Today, Joliet begins pavement work at Six Corners that will reduce northbound lanes on Raynor Avenue from Mason Avenue to Black Road and limit lanes on Plainfield Road until Aug.

6—drivers should seek alternate routes.

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.

Birding by Boat

9-11 a.m. — Rock Run Rookery — $20 per person — Explore birds from a unique water vantage point.

12 Stones and Smile Empty Soul Concert

6:30-9 p.m. — The Forge — Ticket prices vary — Experience the hard-hitting sounds of 12 Stones and Smile Empty Soul live in Joliet.

Concerts in the Park 2025

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Preservation Park — Free entry — Enjoy live music in the beautiful surroundings of Preservation Park, perfect for a summer evening.

12th Annual 815 Day Celebration

12-5 p.m. — Nowell Park — Free entry — Celebrate community spirit with live music, local vendors, and activities for all ages.

Old-Growth Measurements Workshop

9 AM – 12 PM — Pilcher Park Nature Center — Free — Engage in measuring and photographing features of rare old-growth forests for community science.

Wine, Jazz and Art Fest

3:30-9 p.m. — Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park — $20 entry — Savor fine wines and enjoy local jazz while browsing unique art by local artists.

LAPS Track Days Event #3 (High Performance Driver Education)

All day event — Autobahn Country Club — Pricing varies — Experience high-speed driving and improve your racing skills in a safe environment.

Lake Erie Crushers vs. Joliet Slammers

1-4 p.m. — Duly Health And Care Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an exciting baseball game featuring local favorites, the Joliet Slammers.