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Joliet
Monday, October 20th, 2025
Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Will County’s five most-read stories from Oct. 12—18 were compiled as on-demand audio and included coverage of protestors lining Plainfield Road in Joliet during the No Kings Protest on Oct. 18—giving locals a quick recap of recent events. Herald-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Country music group Home Free will perform at Rialto Square Theatre (downtown Joliet) on Sunday, November 23 during their holiday Let Me Come Home Tour. Tickets start at $43 and are available online and at the Rialto Box Office. Herald-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Friday Night Drive Team of the Week voting is open for Week 8 as fans pick 22 players—11 on offense and 11 on defense—and the top vote earner wins the championship belt. Voting ends at 8 p.m. today. Herald-News
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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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Yachtley Crew Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Rialto Square Theatre — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of soulful music from Yachtley Crew at the historic Rialto Square Theatre.
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Whose Live Anyway?
7:30-9 p.m. — Rialto Square Theatre — Ticketed event — Enjoy 90 minutes of hilarious improv from the cast of Whose Line Is It Anyway?.
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Steve Hackett: The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway Celebration
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Rialto Square Theatre — Tickets from $32.50 — Celebrate 50 years of The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway with Steve Hackett's legendary guitar and great Genesis hits.
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The Red Roses in Concert
7-10 p.m. — Joliet Area Historical Museum — $13-$15 — Experience the best of rock and indie hits performed live by The Red Roses band in a historic setting.
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Elmo and Friends Say Hello
2-3:30 p.m. — Rialto Square Theatre — Tickets start at $32.50 — Experience an interactive adventure with Elmo, Abby Cadabby, and Cookie Monster featuring songs, dance, and family fun.
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Clint Black Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Rialto Square Theatre — Tickets start at $48 — Experience the hits of Clint Black, a country music legend with over 22 #1 singles.
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Jools TV Live
1-2:30 p.m. — Rialto Square Theatre — Tickets start at $25 — Experience innovative children's media with colorful animation and positive storytelling for the whole family.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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