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Joliet
Friday, November 14th, 2025
Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of November.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Illinois SNAP recipients will receive full benefits by November 20 as final payments are expected over the coming days & officials confirmed the federal shutdown has ended. About 1.9 million residents rely on the program for food assistance. Herald-News
- ➤ On Wednesday, the Pace board approved the 2026 budget that uses $18.9 million in new state funding and kept fares at $2.25 for cash riders. The plan adds more bus service, expands on-demand rides, and introduced a new hybrid electric bus to support cleaner transportation. Herald-News
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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TECH N9NE Live Concert
6:30-9:00 p.m. — The Forge — Ticket required — Enjoy an electrifying live performance from hip-hop artist TECH N9NE along with King Iso and Joey Cool.
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