The Joliet Slammers will kick off the Route 66 Centennial Celebration with a one-of-a-kind exhibition game at the Old Joliet Prison, “The Big House Ballgame”, on April 30th.
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Joliet Slammers 2026 Fireworks dates
The Joliet Slammers have announced 10 fireworks dates for their 2026 season, including an opening day firework show, as well as two Education Days and a Day Camp game, with ticket plans, group tickets and suite rentals available now.
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Joliet Slammers 2026 season tickets plan on sale now
The Joliet Slammers have released their Full Season, Half Season, and 10-Game Ticket Plans for the 2026 season, offering fans exclusive benefits and discounts.
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Field Manager Mike Pinto Signs Multi-Year Deal with Joliet Slammers
Mike Pinto has been re-signed to a multi-year contract extension as Field Manager of the Joliet Slammers, and is looking forward to continuing to build a strong culture and develop talent for the 2026 season.
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Bad Bunny set to headline Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show
Bad Bunny will headline the Super Bowl LX Apple Music Halftime Show, bringing Latin music to the center of pop-culture and celebrating his Puerto Rican heritage.
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Black Tennis Stars take Center Stage as US Open Serves Up
Ben Shelton, Taylor Townsend, and Venus Williams all won their opening round matches at the US Open, with Shelton and Townsend set to face Pablo Carreno Busta and Jelena Ostapenka respectively in the second round, while Venus Williams received a wild card entry for the 2025 US Open Women’s Doubles Championship.
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Coco wins a three-hour thriller with new coach in tow at US OPEN
Coco Gauff’s new coach Gavin MacMillen seems to be paying off as she won her first-round match against Ajla Tomljanović in a nearly three-hour match, while Naomi Osaka also advanced to the second round.
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Will County, City of Joliet, and the Joliet Slammers Water Conservation Night in Joliet
Will County, the City of Joliet, and the Joliet Slammers are hosting Water Conservation Night on August 26th to raise awareness about the importance of water conservation and provide cost-saving tips.
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Some pro athletes keep getting better as they age − neuroscience can explain how they stay sharp
The same principles that help athletes on the court, field or track can help you regulate stress and adapt to changes in everyday life.
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LIV Golf fans brave record heat to see national heroes in Bolingbrook
Over 20,000 fans attended the three-day LIV Pro Golf event at Bolingbrook Golf Club, where Dean Burmester won the $4 million prize, despite the extreme heat and humidity.
