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February 06, 2023
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Galabration event on Feb. 11 to benefit Plainfield Catholic school

Galabration event on Feb. 11 to benefit Plainfield Catholic school

Six local barbecue restaurants and four local breweries will provide food and drink at "Boots and Bling" in Plainfield. Tickets are available at the door or online before the event.

By Denise M. Baran-Unland●
February 05, 2023 at 5:11 pm CST

Shorewood HUGS’s 13th chocolate ball attracts hundreds to raise money for ‘Hugs and Wishes’ program.

Shorewood HUGS’s 13th chocolate ball attracts hundreds to raise money for ‘Hugs and Wishes’ program.

Shorewood HUGS, a nonprofit women’s organization, strives to positively impact people by granting small wishes to people in need with the goal of brightening their lives. Recipients must live within a 20-mile radius of Shorewood,

By Denise M. Baran-Unland●
February 05, 2023 at 5:01 pm CST

Photos: Shorewood HUGS hosted 13th chocolate ball on Saturday
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Photos: Shorewood HUGS hosted 13th chocolate ball on Saturday

Shorewood HUGS hosted a downtown Chicago-themed "Sweet Home Chicago: A Night in the City" chocolate ball in Joliet on Saturday, February 4, 2023, to raise money for its Hugs and Wishes program.

By Gary Middendorf●
February 05, 2023 at 12:00 am CST

Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet announces movie lineup for 2023

Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet announces movie lineup for 2023

The Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet will offer select movies in its year-round series called “Reels at the Rialto.” Tickets are just $5 and can be purchased in advance or same day at the Rialto box office.

By Denise M. Baran-Unland●
February 03, 2023 at 4:14 pm CST

5 Things to do in Will County: bring the family to ‘Winterfest’ in Bolingbrook

5 Things to do in Will County: bring the family to ‘Winterfest’ in Bolingbrook

MorningStar Mission will host the “Great Meatloaf Cookoff from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday at Double “J” Sports Bar, 1001 Essington Road, Joliet. $10 to enter the meatloaf contest and $5 to eat. Proceeds benefit MorningStar Mission.

By Denise M. Baran-Unland●
February 01, 2023 at 5:56 pm CST

Take your Valentine’s celebration outdoors with these Will County forest preserve events

Take your Valentine’s celebration outdoors with these Will County forest preserve events

The Forest Preserve District of Will County is offering several Valentine's Day-themed nature programs this year, such as lantern-lit night hikes, s'mores over a hire and a program on floriography.

By Denise M. Baran-Unland●
January 30, 2023 at 5:55 pm CST

Register your team now for JTHS Foundation annual trivia event

Register your team now for JTHS Foundation annual trivia event

All proceeds from the trivia event benefit the Joliet Township High School Foundation, The foundation provides educational grants and scholarships to students and staff.

By Denise M. Baran-Unland●
January 30, 2023 at 5:10 pm CST

5 Things to do in Will County: Joliet theater to host ‘Playwrights and Poets Festival’

5 Things to do in Will County: Joliet theater to host ‘Playwrights and Poets Festival’

Come out to the Rialto Square Theatre at 8 p.m. in Joliet to hear American country music singer Scott McCreery perform

By Denise M. Baran-Unland●
January 25, 2023 at 5:10 pm CST

5 Things to do in Will County: Cheap Trick’s lead guitarist Rick Nielson will light giant guitar in downtown Joliet

5 Things to do in Will County: Cheap Trick’s lead guitarist Rick Nielson will light giant guitar in downtown Joliet

The Rialto Square Theatre will host its annual wedding expo noon to 3 pm. Sunday. Vendors will provide information on wedding-related services, Chicago-area venue and resources for wedding planning.

By Denise M. Baran-Unland●
January 19, 2023 at 12:34 pm CST

Eagle Watch program in Will County attracted 1,000s on Saturday

Eagle Watch program in Will County attracted 1,000s on Saturday

Features of the Forest Preserve District of Will County's annual event included guided hikes along the open waters of the Des Plaines River where eagles gather, the use of onsite spotting scopes and several presentations about eagles and other raptors.

By Denise M. Baran-Unland●
January 16, 2023 at 6:00 am CST
Photos: Four Rivers Environmental Education Center’s annual Eagle Watch

Photos: Four Rivers Environmental Education Center’s annual Eagle Watch

Thousand come out to Four Rivers Environmental Education Center’s for the annual Eagle Watch in Channahon.

By Gary Middendorf●
January 14, 2023 at 12:00 am CST
Cheap Trick’s Rick Nielson will light up giant guitar sculpture on top of Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 in Joliet.

Cheap Trick’s Rick Nielson will light up giant guitar sculpture on top of Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 in Joliet.

Cheap Trick’s lead guitarist Rick Nielson will “flip the switch” on Jan.20, that will light up a 24-foot handmade guitar sculpture on top of the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 in downtown Joliet, Ron Romero, the museum’s executive director, said.

By Denise M. Baran-Unland●
January 11, 2023 at 12:39 pm CST

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