Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of November.
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🏘️ Community
Joliet Central High School hosted an assembly on Nov.
7 to honor community veterans—attendees showed respect for local military service—marking the event as a meaningful tribute.
Illinois lost 2,936 men in Vietnam, with 20 local men from Joliet giving their lives during the conflict—each sacrifice remembered by families and communities.
Their service and loss continue to shape local memories of the war.
Nicor Gas and Operation Warm gave new winter coats on Friday to 247 students at T.E.
Culbertson Elementary in Joliet while students at Drexel Elementary in Cicero will receive theirs soon. The program is part of a long-running community outreach to Title I schools and comes ahead of a forecast for snow on Sunday and Monday.
Rabbi Jenny Steinberg-Martinez was named the new executive director of Stepping Stones on Oct.
15, succeeding Paul Lauridsen. She brings extensive experience in substance abuse treatment—having led programs at Joliet Jewish Congregation—and will guide the nonprofit as it expands services for local residents.
🏛️ Government
Veteran William Sutton, a Purple Heart recipient, joined the Will County Veterans Assistance Commission as a service officer to help local veterans.
He began work at the Joliet office and said the commission will expand its mental health program next year when it moves to a new building on Copperfield Ave.
Essington Road in Joliet will be closed from 9 a.m. Monday to 6 p.m. Friday next week for CN rail crossing work as the company replaces the grade crossing with a schedule that may change with weather and productivity.
A posted detour will direct traffic to Renwick Road, Gaylord Road & Division Street.
🏈 Sports
Bryce Tencza, a Providence senior and third degree black belt in taekwondo, led his team with strong blocking in a playoff win and was named CCL/ESCC Orange Lineman of the Year.
He has committed to play Division I FCS football for Lafayette and his team will play today at Kankakee.
St. Laurence defeated Bradley-Bourbonnais 35–21 in the IHSA Class 6A second round football playoffs on Friday, Nov.
7.
🎉 Joliet Events
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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.
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.
Poultry and Pie Predictor 4 Mile Run
8:40-10:30 AM — Pilcher Park Nature Center — Registration fees apply — Celebrate Thanksgiving with a fun run tradition in Joliet's scenic park.
Teddy Bear Tea
9:30-11 a.m. — Rialto Square Theatre — $35 adults & $30 children — Enjoy a festive brunch with St. Nick and a keepsake teddy bear.
Chicago Festival Ballet: The Nutcracker
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Rialto Square Theatre — Tickets start at $24 — Experience a delightful holiday ballet filled with magical adventures and exquisite performances.
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