Sunday, December 7th, 2025
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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