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Catherine the Great Comes to Life at Plainfield Library

Also Thursday: Celebrate racing season with a race fan rally in Joliet.

The Plainfield Public Library, 15025 S. Illinois St., will host historical actress and dramatic book reviewer Jenny Riddle as she brings one of the world's most fascinating women to life on Thursday.

Riddle will portray Catherine the Great, discussing Robbert Massie's book, "Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman," at 11 a.m. at the library.

To register, visit www.plainfieldpubliclibrary.org or call 815-327-2515.

Race rally

Join other NASCAR fans at the 14th annual Race Fan Rally from 4 to 10 p.m. in downtown Joliet.

The event kicks off NASCAR's Chase Weekend at Chicagoland Speedway. Click here for event details.

Also: NASCAR Car Wash to Hold Grand Opening Thursday


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