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Country star Chris Young will perform his holiday show 'It Must Be Christmas — An Acoustic Evening with Chris Young' at Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet on Nov.

21. Ticket prices begin at $49 and the show is part of the Home for the Holidays series.

Providence Catholic High School senior Michael Jensen earned a perfect ACT composite score of 36—an achievement reached by less than one-quarter of 1% of test takers nationwide.

He maintained First Honors every semester and earned distinctions in the ICTM State Math Contest and as an AP Scholar with Distinction.

St. Anne beat Metro-East Lutheran by a score of 39 to 20 in the first round of the I8FA playoffs on Saturday night at Russell Cotton Athletic Complex.

Grant Pomaranski threw four touchdown passes and ran for two scores as the Cardinals built their lead in the second half—coach Alan Rood later said it was the best game in the program, and the team will face No. 3 Polo in the quarterfinals next weekend.

On Nov. 1, Providence routed Springfield High 63-19 as Broden Mackert rushed for 145 yards and scored three touchdowns in the first quarter (his performance gave the team an early lead).

The Celtics will face Kankakee next Saturday (the win was supported by strong plays from offense, defense and special teams).

Clifton Central beat Knoxville 24—6 in the Class 1A playoff game on Nov.

1. Blake Chandler scored a touchdown as fans cheered at the stadium.

Newman beat Ridgeview/Lexington 43-8 in a Class 2A playoff game with three key interceptions by Rosengren, Ernst — and Mason, who made the decisive plays — to secure the win.

The seventh-seeded Comets, with an 8-2 record, will play next Saturday against either El Paso-Gridley or Chicago Marshall.

Audio recaps of Illinois high school football Round 1 IHSA playoffs are available for busy fans to catch the action on the go — the narrated stories use Everlit’s AI technology and trusted reporting from Shaw Local.

Lincoln-Way Central won its first sectional championship in 19 years with a 3-0 win over Lincoln-Way West on Saturday—Derrick Rafacz scored twice while the team held strong on defense.

The Knights will play St. Laurence in the playoff on Monday.

On Saturday, Glenwood controlled the Class 6A playoff game and beat Joliet Catholic 17—12, marking the Hilltoppers' first opening round loss since 2006.

The undefeated Titans will host East St. Louis in the second round next weekend.

Zach Washington returned an 81-yard kickoff for a touchdown that helped St. Francis come from behind to beat Morgan Park 35-28 in the Class 5A playoffs at Gately Stadium on Saturday.

He also caught a touchdown earlier, and the team will host Prairie Ridge next weekend—adding to a key playoff push.

Lockport won a 21-14 Class 8A playoff game over Sandburg on Saturday night in Orland Park when junior receiver Khairi Sias caught a 49-yard touchdown pass early in the fourth quarter to give the Porters a two-touchdown lead.

The victory, which marked their sixth win in a row, will set up a second-round matchup with Homewood-Flossmoor next Saturday at 6 p.m. — coach George Czart celebrated his 63rd birthday with the team after the win.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Swan Lake by International Ballet Stars

2:00 – 3:30 PM — Rialto Square Theatre — Tickets from $32.50 — Experience a breathtaking ballet performance featuring Tchaikovsky’s iconic score and a diverse cast of international dancers.

A Motown Christmas

7-8:30 p.m. — Rialto Square Theatre — Tickets starting at $54 — Celebrate the holiday season with the unforgettable Motown sound and festive classics.

Brad Williams Comedy Show

7-8:30 p.m. — Rialto Square Theatre — Tickets from $29.50 — Experience the hilarity of one of the funniest comedians in the country.

Chris Young: It Must Be Christmas

7:30-9 PM — Rialto Square Theatre — Tickets from $49 — Celebrate the holiday spirit with an acoustic evening featuring Christmas classics and special guest Marynn Taylor.

Home Free Holiday Tour

6:00-7:30 p.m. — Rialto Square Theatre — Tickets start at $43 — Experience an unforgettable evening of heartwarming holiday harmonies with award-winning a cappella group Home Free.