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Register now for United Cerebral Palsy-Center for Disability Services' third annual Great American Big Wheel Race on July 22 at Joliet Memorial Stadium.

Whether you’re a long-time attendee of the series at the Joliet park or a newcomer, Lori Carmine, park director, has three good reasons why you should attend this year.

Tina Turner, the unstoppable singer and stage performer died Tuesday, after a long illness in her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland, according to her manager.

The final performance of “Coriolanus” – this year’s featured work at the third annual Shakespeare & Art in the Park – will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theatre in Joliet.

“Coriolanus” – the play for the third annual Shakespeare & Art in the Park this weekend – will feature Roman soldiers in full stage combat.

Reason No. 5: It was fun watching the naturalist trying to coax the turtles out of hiding – and to see their speed when they realized food had arrived.

The outdoor event at Hollywood Casino in Joliet will feature more than 100 varieties of beer and Bourbon available to sample.

The 815 currently presents free, themed concerts by youth performers at The Forge in Joliet. A 10th anniversary event will be held May 28.

Because the Friends of the Plainfield Park District Foundation partnered with Plainfield River Tubing for a day of giving on July 3, all proceeds from the day’s activities will be donated to foundation.

The Forest Preserve District of Will County is offering three events this weekend to help make Mother’s Day 2023 a special celebration.

Attractions at the Old Joliet Haunted Prison include The Neon Cowboy Secret Bar and two variations of Mini Escape Games.

Freshman and sophomore students from the University of St. Francis in Joliet executed the project with the Timbers of Shorewood. The project was part of USF’s recreation and sports management department.

The Joliet Kiwanis Club trivia event features include 10 rounds of trivia, raffles and prizes, and a cash bar.

In addition to thousands of books, bargain hunters can pick up deals in computer games, movies, music and puzzles.

Joliet Central High School students will perform "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Joliet Central High School.