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Photos: Joliet's 4th Annual Porch and Park Music Fest

Musicians from Nashville and Michigan played music on the porches of historic homes in Joliet's Cathedral Area on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Will County was under heat advisory on Saturday but plenty of people still came out to listen to blues, bluegrass, rock, New Orleans brass and other music. 

By Felix Sarver●

PHOTOS: Joliet turns into festive New Orleans North

The Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s New Orleans North event was held at the Joliet Slammers stadium on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025. The evening had the feel of Mardi Gras with food, music, local art and the atmosphere of “The Big Easy.”

By Laurie Fanelli for Shaw Local News Network●

Photos: New Joliet Hollywood Casino opening day

Hollywood Casino opened its new Joliet location in the Rock Run development at Interstates 55 and 80 in Monday, Aug. 11, 2025. People were waiting in line for the doors to open.

By Laurie Fanelli for Shaw Local News Network●

PHOTOS: Doggie day out at Joliet Slammers game

Fans brought their canine friends with them to the ballpark as part of a special promotion by the Joliet Slammers on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025.

By Laurie Fanelli for Shaw Local News Network●

Photos: Bears open preseason with tie against Dolphins

The Chicago Bears kicked off their preseason with a 24-24 tie with the Miami Dolphins Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field in Chicago.

By Mark Busch ●