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Sunday, December 7th, 2025

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Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 7th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • On Saturday, Dec. 6, Joliet police officer Tony Lakota dressed as Santa Claus to help children choose gifts at the 36th annual Santa’s Cops event at Walmart in Shorewood.  Herald-News

SPORTS NEWS

  • Landrie Callahan scored 31 points for Providence Catholic in a 77-47 win over Joliet Catholic on Saturday (Division I commit for Pepperdine) as she led the team to bounce back from a loss to Loyola (All-State standout from Morris).  Herald-News
  • Joliet West defeated Plainfield South 52+25 in a conference basketball game on Friday, Dec. 05 at Plainfield. Photos were taken by Dean Reid for Shaw Local News.  Herald-News
  • Mount Carmel ended the season at No. 1 in Friday Night Drive Power Rankings with an undefeated run and a Class 8A finals win. Brother Rice finished at No. 2 after its Class 7A title win, while Montini moved to third (following Fenwick and Nazareth rounding out the top five).  Herald-News

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Mon, 12/8/25

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  • 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.

    Wed, 12/10/25

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  • 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.

    Fri, 12/12/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 12/13/25

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  • It's A Wonderful Life In Concert

    7:00 PM — Rialto Square Theatre — $30.00 per person — Experience local talents bringing the Christmas classic to life while enjoying a scenic bus trip.

    Thu, 12/18/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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