One Hope United is now enrolling children in its Summer Camp programs, offering full-day care with hands-on academic enrichment, STEM-based activities, sports, cooking, and arts and crafts for children ages 5-12 at locations in Aurora, Joliet, and Bridgeport (Chicago).
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Recognizing Women Making a Difference
Rebel Music is an exhibit at the Joliet Area Historical Museum that celebrates the often forgotten contributions of women of color to music history, highlighting artists such as Big Mama Thornton, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, and Tina Bell.
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City of Joliet cultural programming at Bicentennial Park
The City of Joliet’s Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events has an extensive slate of cultural programming coming to Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre this March and April, including theater productions, the annual Poetry Festival, and the opening of registration for the Bridge to Broadway theater camp.
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Joliet Slammers 2026 promotional schedule
The Joliet Slammers have announced their 2026 promotional schedule, featuring classic themes and several new ones, with tickets starting at $7, and a season opener on May 8th.
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Chicago IndieCon returns for its third year, celebrating Independent Film, Acting, and Industry Access at Hollywood Blvd Cinema in Woodridge
Chicago IndieCon is returning for its third year, offering a platform for independent filmmakers and actors to showcase their work, learn from industry professionals, and network with each other.
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Joliet opens programing submissions for entertainment venues
The City of Joliet is seeking artists, performers, instructors, and arts organizations to apply to be part of the City’s 2026 lineup of performances, classes, and cultural experiences at the newly developed City Square and Concerts on the Hill at the historic Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre.
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Chicago Jazz Philharmonic honors Black History Month with ‘When the West Side Burned’ – A Musical Reflection on Turmoil and Resilience
The Chicago Jazz Philharmonic is hosting a two-day event, When the West Side Burned, to celebrate Black History Month and explore the tumultuous aftermath of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination in 1968, featuring open rehearsals, a documentary screening, a community conversation, and a concert of original compositions by Orbert Davis.
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City of Joliet invites residents to ‘Stamp Into History’ at Free Bicentennial Park Theatre Series
The City of Joliet is hosting a free three-day theatre series, “STAMPED INTO HISTORY!,” from February 20-22, 2026, at the Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theatre to celebrate Black History Month and highlight the historical and cultural contributions of African Americans.
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Mountainfilm on Tour to Stop at Lewis University on January 31
Mountainfilm on Tour will make a stop at Lewis University’s Romeoville Campus on January 31, featuring a reception and film screenings, with proceeds benefiting the Lewis University Annual Fund.
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Jefferson Starship to Headline RomeoFest in 2026
Jefferson Starship will be the headline performer for RomeoFest in Romeoville on August 8, 2026, featuring hits from their Runaway Again Tour and classic Jefferson Airplane staples.
