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Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Joliet police will host National Night Out today at Memorial Stadium from 5 to 8 p.m. where families can enjoy a bike rodeo, a touch-a-truck and giveaways — nearby areas hold their own events later this week. Herald-News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, the Joliet Fire Department responded to a porch fire on the 1700 block of Great Falls Drive at 5 p.m. and extinguished the heavy flames within 90 minutes while a neighbor's alert helped one occupant safely exit; the cause of the fire remains under investigation. Herald-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Joliet Blues Festival will be held on Aug. 9 at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park from 3 to 10 p.m., featuring Jon Shain at 3:30 p.m., Mondo Cortez and the Chicago Blues Angels at 5 p.m., The Stefan Hellesheim Band at 6:30 p.m., and headliner The Sheryl Youngblood Blues Band at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $15 in advance or $20 at the gate—free parking is provided south of Jefferson Street. Herald-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet was recognized as high performing in four categories by U.S. News and World Report — abdominal aortic aneurysm repair and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart arrhythmia and kidney failure — and interim CEO Colleen Pawlik said the honor reflects its commitment to compassionate care. Herald-News
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Birding by Boat
9-11 a.m. — Rock Run Rookery — $20 per person — Explore birds from a unique water vantage point.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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