Good morning, Joliet.

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.

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).

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.

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).

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.

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.