The Chicago Cubs will host the 2027 MLB All-Star Game at Wrigley Field, with the state and city contributing up to $22 million to upgrade security infrastructure around the ballpark.
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Joseph Awinongya targets second International Gold Medal in next step toward Olympic Dream
Joseph “Jojo” Awinongya, a Joliet, Illinois native, won a gold medal at the World Boxing U19 Championships and is now looking to make a mark at the 2025 Brandenburg Cup in Germany as he continues his journey to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
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Joliet Slammers Partner with Pabst Light for Record-Breaking Hot Dog Drop
The Joliet Slammers are partnering with Pabst Light to attempt the world record for most hot dogs dropped by helicopter in one hour on July 22nd, with tickets starting at $2.60 and Pabst Light Cans for only $2.
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New Lenox Celebrates Grand Opening of New Wintrust Crossroads Sport Complex
The Village of New Lenox held the grand opening of the $70 million Wintrust Crossroads Sports Complex, which features 31 fields for various sports and amenities for fans.
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Derrick Rose to serve as Grand Marshal for NASCAR Chicago Street Race’s Grant Park 165 on Sun
Derrick Rose will serve as the Grand Marshal for the NASCAR Chicago Street Race on Sunday, July 6, giving the famous command of “Drivers, Start Your Engines” as part of a celebration of the best of Chicago.
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The Joliet Slimers Return for Ghostbusters Night
The Joliet Slimers will rebrand to the Slimers for Ghostbusters Night on June 26th, featuring a Bill Murray bobblehead giveaway, specialty jerseys, appearances by the Windy City Ghostbusters, and post-game wrestling.
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LIV Golf Chicago Gears up for Thrilling Second Edition at Bolingbrook Golf Club
LIV Golf Chicago will be returning to Bolingbrook Golf Club August 8-10, 2025, featuring 54 players, 13 teams, and two titles on the line, and is expected to bring in 50,000 attendees.
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JJC Women’s Golf Team Clinches First National Title at NJCAA Championships
The Joliet Junior College women’s golf team won their first national title at the 2025 NJCAA Division III Women’s Golf National Championships, with Sarah Mills, Adrianna Cottrell, Alexis Hora, and Kenady Miller earning NJCAA All-American honors.
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NCAA will pay its current and former athletes in an agreement that will transform college sports
After a lengthy litigation process, the NCAA will provide US$2.8 billion in back pay, while allowing schools to directly pay athletes for the first time.
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Joliet West Bass Fishing Team advances to IHSA Sectional Championship
Jayden Jock and Devion Campbell of the Joliet West High School Bass Fishing Team secured a top six finish at the IHSA Regional Tournament, advancing to the Sectional Championship.
