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Joliet
Friday, October 10th, 2025
Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tony’s Bar & Grill opened in Joliet at the former Eden’s Garden space at 926 Gardner St. — it now offers smash burgers, crispy wings, ice-cold beers and live sports, video gaming, and billiards for a laid-back night out. Herald-News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, Joliet West High School is hosting homecoming week with a pep rally held during third period for juniors and seniors and another during eighth period for freshmen and sophomores. The homecoming parade will begin at 4:15 p.m. from the school's parking lot at 401 N. Larkin Ave. and follows a route east on Glenwood Avenue to Woodlawn — then turns left onto Douglas Street, left onto Westminster, and left back to the parking lot. Herald-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Sen. Michael Hastings said $123 million is secured for fixing roads+ bridges in the south suburbs as part of the $50.6 billion Rebuild Illinois program that will run over six years. Herald-News
- ➤ More vehicles and equipment arrived at the National Guard base on Arsenal Road in Elwood on Thursday—after a federal judge granted a temporary restraining order against deploying troops to Chicago. Elwood Police increased patrols—aiming to maintain public safety amid the rising activity at the base. Herald-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ St. Patrick beat Joliet Catholic 4-1 on Wednesday at Joliet Catholic’s campus in a boys' soccer game, with the Shamrocks scoring four goals in the first half while the Hilltoppers managed a lone response in the second. Joliet Catholic remains in sixth place as St. Patrick clinched the runner-up spot in the conference—bolstering their season record. Herald-News
- ➤ The Herald-News football preview for Week 7 outlines key high school matchups throughout the Joliet area. Several games tonight at 7:30 p.m.—like Lincoln-Way East at Homewood-Flossmoor—and a Saturday contest will be critical as teams vie for playoff spots and local rivalries heat up. Herald-News
- ➤ Plainfield Central won the regional girls flag football championship on Thursday evening with an 18-13 win over Romeoville, clinching the title in their first year of play—coach Jenna Malak said the team will face Yorkville in the sectional semifinals on Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Danville High School. Herald-News
- ➤ Morris’ Jack Wheeler was named the IBCA Class 3A Baseball Player of the Year after he hit .377 with 11 home runs and 51 RBIs during a season in which Morris won 27 games and lost 9—he was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the sixth round. He will work out locally at the Bo Jackson Dome and report to Arizona for spring training in mid-to-late February. Herald-News
- ➤ St. Bede inducted its 2025 Hall of Fame class on Oct. 4 in the Abbot Vincent Gymnasium—honoring the 2005 tennis team, the 1974 football team, alum Lainie Smyk, and alum Molly Maciejewski. Herald-News
- ➤ Lincoln-Way Central hosted Lockport in a varsity girls volleyball game on Oct. 9, 2025—players showed strong effort on the court as they competed throughout the match. Herald-News
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Camping 101 Workshop
5:30-7 p.m. — Camp Bullfrog Lake — Free entry — Learn essential camping skills in a fun, informative workshop for all ages.
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Jay White: The Sweet Caroline Tour
7-8:30 p.m. — Rialto Square Theatre — Tickets from $35 — Experience the world’s most authentic Neil Diamond concert celebration featuring Jay White and musical excellence.
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Stayin Alive - Bee Gees Tribute
7:30-9 p.m. — Rialto Square Theatre — Tickets from $24.50 — Experience the ultimate homage to the Bee Gees with hits like 'Stayin' Alive' and 'How Deep Is Your Love'.
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STEAM Spooktacular: Mystery at the Museum
11 AM – 2 PM — Joliet Area Historical Museum — Free entry — Solve a Halloween mystery while exploring interactive STEAM activities for family fun.
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Bat: A Meat Loaf Celebration
7:30-9 p.m. — Rialto Square Theatre — $56, $45, $35 — Experience the only authentic reimagining of Meat Loaf's legendary music with his official band.
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