Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of December.
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🎭 Culture
Downtown Joliet was adorned with holiday decorations Tuesday, Dec.
16 amid ongoing construction at the Chicago Street Streetscape and city square projects. Local businesses added festive cheer to brighten the season.
Comedian John Crist will perform at Rialto Square Theatre on Friday, Jan.
23. Tickets start at $33.75 (via Ticketmaster or at the Rialto Box Office).
🏈 Sports
Newman boys basketball won a 68-65 overtime victory over Byron on Friday, Dec.
19 at the Forreston Holiday Tournament, improving to 10-0—their first title since 2018. Coach Ray Sharp said the team rallied after a slow start to boost their season.
Joliet Central beat Romeoville 67-36 in its varsity girls basketball game on Thursday night, Dec.
18 — sealing a strong home win.
Joliet West edged Plainfield East 50-48 Friday night in a close boys basketball game in Joliet.
Coach Kreiger said his team built resilience with key defensive stops after trailing by eight early and improved to a 6-3 record.
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