Good morning, Joliet.

A recent study found that Illinois smokers spent about $3,282 a year on cigarettes with packs costing around $11.99, which put the state among the highest in cost; overall, nearly 1.47 million smokers spent roughly $401 million last year.

Joliet Catholic and Minooka competed in a varsity girls basketball game during the WJOL Tournament at Joliet Junior College on Nov.

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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.

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.

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.

Jingle Mingle Concert

6-7:30 p.m. — Rialto Square Theatre — Tickets available — Experience high-energy performances and crowd interaction with Jingle Mingle's unforgettable concert.

Engelbert Humperdinck Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Rialto Square Theatre — Tickets from $51 — Enjoy an evening of timeless music with Engelbert's unique voice and humor.

Old Crow Medicine Show Christmas Concert

7-9 p.m. — Rialto Square Theatre — Tickets from $53.75 — Celebrate the holiday season with foot-stompin' classics and fresh tunes from OCMS's first Christmas album.