Good morning, Joliet.

St. Francis will face Providence at 10 a.m. Saturday in Normal for the IHSA Class 5A state title game in a rematch of a Week 5 game where St. Francis won 47-35.

Both 10-3 teams reached state after winning four games against regional opponents.

Three Rivers announced its all-conference football team with unanimous picks from Hall, Princeton, and Mendota, and L-P’s Aubrey Duttlinger and Kelsey Frederick earned all-state honors in volleyball—Duttlinger led with 4.5 kills per set as the Cavaliers finished the season 32-6 and reached a Class 3A sectional final.

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.

A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage

6:30-8 p.m. — Rialto Square Theatre — Tickets start at $35 — Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the beloved holiday classic with live performances from the Peanuts gang.

Merry Little Soiree

6-10 p.m. — Rialto Square Theatre — $72 — Enjoy a festive evening with cocktails and a performance by Nova Soul at a charming holiday soiree.

Yeri Mua Concert

10 PM - 2 AM — The Forge — Tickets starting at $42.45 — Enjoy an evening of vibrant music with Yeri Mua at The Forge in Joliet.

The Rat Pack is Back - Joliet

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Rialto Square Theatre — Tickets from $35.50 — Experience the holiday magic of classic Rat Pack hits with a live big band in a festive celebration.