What's up Joliet! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
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Also on today's calendar: The Disco Circus and 11 more events.
Today's riddle: The top potato won what? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. A behind-the-scenes look at Chicagoland Speedway as NASCAR race nears return (wgntv.com) — NASCAR racing is set to return to Joliet’s Chicagoland Speedway this Fourth of July, bringing fans back for the track’s first race since 2019. Organizers promise live entertainment and on-track driving experiences for licensed visitors who want to feel what it’s like to circle the Joliet oval at high speeds.
2. Why Illinois may revisit plug-in solar (northernpublicradio.org) — Joliet state senator Rachel Ventura is backing a statewide bill to legalize small plug-in balcony solar systems, aiming to help renters cut energy costs. Lawmakers delayed final action this spring over safety and grid-integration questions but are expected to revisit the proposal next session. The debate highlights how Illinois is struggling to keep up with fast-moving energy technology.
3. 5th DUI Arrest For Former Joliet Man Pulled Over By Will County Sheriff's Office In Elwood (patch.com) — A Will County man who grew up in Joliet is facing felony DUI and driving-while-revoked charges after a traffic stop near Elwood earlier this month. Prosecutors say it would be his fifth DUI conviction, and a judge has issued a no-bond warrant after he missed his first scheduled court appearance.
4. Plainfield North's Aiden Connors, Dwight's Graham Meister capture titles at IHSA state track and field meet (shawlocal.com) — Area high school athletes, including a runner from Joliet West, brought home medals from the IHSA state track and field meet in Charleston this weekend. Standout performances came from Plainfield North’s Aiden Connors in the 3,200 and Dwight’s Graham Meister in the throws, with several other southwest suburban schools placing strongly across multiple events.
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