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Joliet Slammers Single Game Tickets on-sale and first round of 2024 promotional schedule dates

Single Game Tickets are now on sale for the 2024 season of Slammers baseball, with classic fan-favorites and new surprises including Swiftie Night, Ghostbusters Night, and Ballpark Olympic Games.

Baseball Hall of Fame to Honor Hank Aaron with Statue Unveiling; U.S. Postal Service to Issue Commemorative Stamp

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum will unveil a bronze statue of Hank Aaron to celebrate his 50th anniversary of breaking Babe Ruth's record for most career home runs, while the U.S. Postal Service will issue a commemorative Forever stamp to celebrate his life and career.

JTHS All-Sports Summer Camp Open for 5th, 6th & 7th Graders

Current 5th, 6th and 7th grade students living within Joliet Township High School boundaries can register for a free summer sports camp, which offers the opportunity to select and experience 4 sports programs, build athletic skills, meet coaches, and gain exposure to high school athletic programming.

Slammers hire All Star Zac Westcott to lead pitching staff rotation

     The Joliet Slammers baseball team has signed all-star, right-handed pitcher Zac Westcott for the 2024 Frontier League season. Westcott, 32, joins the Slammers pitching staff after spending two years with the Frontier League Ottawa Titans. During his all-star campaign with...

2023 BMW Championship at Olympia Fields Country Club raises $5.5 million for Evans Scholars Foundation Named “Tournament of the Year” by the PGA TOUR...

"We can't say enough about the passion of the Chicago-area golf fans, as well as the unwavering support of our partners at BMW, Olympia Fields Country Club and the PGA TOUR," said Vince Pellegrino, WGA Senior Vice President of Tournaments. "This was a year to be remembered, made even more special by the lasting impact this championship will have on the lives of youth caddies nationwide."

The Veecks and Bill Murray are coming to Joliet

"I am super excited about Mike, Night Train, and Bill coming into our ballclub to launch a new growth era for the Slammers.  And I am excited to remain a part of the ownership group - it really is a great time for the team, the City, and most importantly our fans," said Semaca.

The Veecks and Bill Murray are coming to Joliet

New investment group acquires a majority stake in Joliet Slammers Baseball       The Joliet Slammers has sold a majority stake in the team to a group led by Mike Veeck, Night Train Veeck, and Bill Murray.  Former majority owner Nick Semaca...

Joliet Slammers 2023 Holiday Open House

The Joliet Slammers are excited to announce their annual Holiday Open House! It will be held on Saturday, December 2nd at Duly Health, and Care Field in the Hall of Fame Room off...

Slammers baseball team gets new owners

A beloved Hollywood actor and comedian is among the new owners of the Joliet Slammers baseball team. Bill Murray, who starred in such beloved blockbusters as "Groundhog Day," Ghostbusters" and "Caddyshack" is one of three new majority owners of the...

Coco Magic-Gauff wins her first-ever WTA Finals Match

“She’s much more confident. She’s become more of a complete player.” That was how Tennis Channel commentator Chanda Rubin described 19 year-old American Coco Gauff as she steamrolled past Tunisian no. 6 seed Ons Jabeur to capture her first...

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Housing developer M/I Homes to build 370 new homes in Plainfield

M/I Homes has acquired land for two new communities in southwest-suburban Plainfield, Ill., which together will bring more than 370 new-construction homes to the area.