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Monday, August 18th, 2025

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Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of August.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Two juveniles got hurt in a semitruck crash in Joliet on Saturday when a Hyundai Santa Fe driven by Christopher Borsom of Plainfield turned left onto Caton Farm Road at 10:10 a.m. and hit a Peterbilt semitruck that flipped over and spilled rock—Borsom suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries while his 12-year-old passenger got minor injuries and he was ticketed for failing to yield, driving without insurance, and having an expired registration; the semitruck driver was not hurt.  FOX 32

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 8/23/25

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  • 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.

    Sun, 8/24/25

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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.

    Mon, 8/25/25

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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.

    Fri, 8/29/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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