Downtown Joliet is hosting a 1980s throwback celebration on May 3, 2025, featuring live music, DJs, photo ops, and themed specials at local businesses.

Members of Swedish glam/hard rock band H.E.A.T. make their picks for the '80s music videos that knew how to party.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’ve received several invitations to large, planned events via group text. Whether for a retirement party, ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’ve received several invitations to large, planned events via group text. Whether for a retirement party, bridal shower or anniversary celebration, each message included the image ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We visited a friend and her new partner for a weekend visit. Her partner drove us to an outing about 20 miles away and went 95 mph on the highway. Despite fearing for our lives, we ...

Miss Manners’ answer is: Play dumb. After enough time has passed to allow everyone to recover their bearings, resume as ...

Once you have gotten a response, thank the host for the invitation and say you will check calendars and respond quickly. Miss ...

Miss Manners’ answer is: Play dumb. After enough time has passed to allow everyone to recover their bearings, resume as ...

We visited a friend and her new partner for a weekend visit. Her partner drove us to an outing about 20 miles away and went 95 mph on the highway. Despite fearing for our lives, we said nothing.

After a heated exchange, he coldly got back in the car, drove more slowly, and never said another word for the rest of the ...

Miss Manners’ answer is: Play dumb. After enough time has passed to allow everyone to recover their bearings, resume as ...

The drive home was awkward after friend’s new partner blows up at the letter writer after being asked to drive slower.