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Friday, August 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hollywood Casino in Joliet showed media its new restaurant offerings on Thursday, Aug 7 — just days before the casino is set to open to the public on Monday at Rock Run development. Herald-News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An appellate court ruled on July 24 that Bahaa Sam, a 59-year-old man from Tinley Park convicted in 2018 of killing his wife, will get a new trial at the Will County Courthouse in Joliet—after the judge and prosecutors made mistakes during closing arguments. Herald-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Joliet signed a two year agreement with developer John Bays to repave and landscape the rundown Riverwall parking lot along the Des Plaines River near Bays Tower, granting exclusive access to his tenants. The city council voted unanimously to approve the deal, which follows the 2021 sale of the Scott Street parking deck and supports Bays’ growing downtown projects — while the city retains ownership of the lot. Herald-News
- ➤ Joliet will take over the Southeast Joliet Sanitary District and its sewage services for the Preston Heights area effective Jan. 1 — a change approved by state legislation led by Sen. Megan Loughran Cappel. The move will modernize wastewater infrastructure and allow the city to respond faster to community needs. Herald-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Seven football players from the Daily Journal area, including Jyaire Hill, Josh Gesky, Clayton Leonard, Cannon Leonard, Keagen Trost, Marques Easley + Jaydon Wright, will join Division I FBS teams this fall as they look to build on local prep football success. They will add their skills to strong college programs and carry a proud community legacy into their upcoming games. Herald-News
- ➤ Mason Schweizer has detailed five big football storylines from the Daily Journal area as teams gear up for the season. His report covers Kankakee’s changes with coach Ed Hazelett—Bradley-Bourbonnais' push for playoff progress, Bishop McNamara’s effort to break its playoff drought, Wilmington and Coal City's rivalry in the ICE, and Bismarck-Henning’s bid for a repeat VVC title. Herald-News
- ➤ Jeffrey Woods, a sophomore at Joliet Central, will start as quarterback for the Steelmen when they play Thornridge on Aug 29—he aims to lead his team to more wins. He gained experience with the freshman team last year and coach Tom Hart said his drive can help grow the offense. Herald-News
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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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