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10Events this week
1Free things to do
89New spots
106New stories

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This week in Joliet

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 10 events, day by day →

Irish For a Cure Golf Outing

Saturday 8am · Inwood Golf Course

In-Store Presentation: "Why Bird Feeding Matters"

Saturday 11am · Wild Birds Unlimited

Westminster Presbyterian's 6th Annual BBQ Fundraiser

Saturday 4pm · Westminster Presbyterian Church

Beach Bum Band

Saturday 5pm · Cathedral of St. Raymond Parish and School

New in Joliet

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Centennial Trail - Schneider's Passage

Parks & Outdoors

Paved and peaceful: Centennial Trail - Schneider's Passage hugs the Des Plaines River with a smooth, paved route that’s ideal for low-key bike spins, relaxed walks, or pushing a stroller while pretending it’s cross-training.

reconnectwithnature.org

Poke Bros.

Nightlife

Fresh, fast poké bowls: When you need a quick, healthy lunch that actually hits the spot, Poke Bros.

eatpokebros.com

Supermercado Villanueva

Shopping

Craving real Mexican: Supermercado Villanueva is the Plainfield spot locals hit for legit tacos and burritos to go, plus a full carniceria and market to stock the fridge.

supermercadovn.com

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Most read in Joliet

The five stories Joliet readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. No Public Nuisances In Joliet For 3 Years, Then Suddenly 3 In August, City Hall Reveals Plan Moving Forward

    No public nuisance properties were declared in Joliet for three years, following the election of Terry D'Arcy as mayor.

    Full story at patch.com

  2. Panic Alarm Pushed At Ruby Street Used Car Lot After Customer Pulls Gun On 2 Employees: Police

    Michael Spencer, 35, from Crete, was arrested by the Joliet police force on two counts of aggravated assault involving a deadly weapon.

    Full story at patch.com

  3. Joliet Council approves downtown bar relocation, new liquor license - The Times Weekly

    The Joliet City Council has approved the relocation of Judge's Bar to a new downtown location, along with a liquor license for another bar set to take over its current spot.

    Full story at thetimesweekly.com

  4. 12 Photos From Joliet's Black Joy Parade, Celebrating Black Excellence In Our Diverse Community

    Joliet's Ernest Crim III, the host of "The Crim's Class Podcast" and CEO of "Crim's Cultural Consulting," took photographs of the Black Joy Parade for Joliet Patch.

    Full story at patch.com

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