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Thursday, October 17th, 2024
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Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of October.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An Illinois Department of Corrections employee was arrested for allegedly exchanging explicit messages with a minor. FOX 32
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Joliet Junior College's Board of Trustees approves a new three-year contract for President Clyne Namuo with a base salary of $325,000 despite objections from two trustees involved in lawsuits against the school. Herald-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Illinois State Police Trooper Brian Frank was awarded the Illinois Law Enforcement Medal of Honor by Gov. JB Pritzker for his bravery during a 2021 traffic crash incident in Will County that led to severe injuries. FOX 32
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ State Sen. Rachel Ventura hosted a town hall in Joliet to discuss Prime Healthcare's upcoming acquisition of Ascension Saint Joseph-Joliet hospital, addressing concerns on staffing, service expansion, and the retention of the hospital's Catholic identity. Herald-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Joliet West's volleyball team continues its strong performance with a 22-5 record despite graduating nine seniors from its previous championship-winning squad. Herald-News
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4th Annual Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony
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Vitamin String Quartet: The Music of Taylor Swift and Bridgerton
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Queensrÿche Live at The Forge
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Fright Fest Joliet: A Weekend of Family-Friendly Spooky Fun
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Emo Night Halloween Party with All American Throwbacks
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Family Halloween Bash 2024
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ILMEA Jazz Festival 2024
Experience a vibrant showcase of jazz talents featuring multiple junior and senior jazz bands along with vocal performances at the Hawkins Centennial Chapel.
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