Good morning, Joliet.

Kendall Area Transit will offer 363 extra rides for seniors and others after its Adopt-A-Rider Fundraiser raised $1,087 (Nov.

17-Dec. 31). The service covers Kendall County and designated areas including Joliet and Plainfield, providing needed transportation.

Compass Tax Advisors will host their grand opening ribbon cutting today from 4 to 6 p.m. at 950 Essington Road, Suite 2B in Joliet and offer tax prep & financial services for individuals, families and small businesses.

Joliet Public Schools District 86 holds its second meeting today at 6 p.m. at Issac Singleton Elementary to discuss the potential closure of Marshall Elementary next year.

Officials will review declining enrollment and performance data before a final board decision on Feb. 11.

Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox — named a 2025 Leapfrog Top Hospital for outstanding patient safety and quality — was recognized among over 2,400 hospitals nationwide.

The honor underscores the hospital’s strong commitment to excellent care.

Girl Scouts released Exploremores—a cookie with chocolate, marshmallow and toasted almond crème—available to order from local Girl Scouts until cookie season ends in April.

Joliet West defeated Minooka 53-35 in a varsity boys basketball conference game on Jan.

6 (photos by Laurie Fanelli) from (Shaw Local News Network).

Joliet Central lost by 15 points to Crete-Monee Wednesday night but kept the contest close, with coach Larry Tompson and (freshman Revell Gilbert) noting that tighter play could hint at future wins.

Fans in Joliet will watch the Bears vs. Packers Wild Card game on Saturday, Jan.

10 at 7:00 p.m. at Soldier Field on Amazon Prime Video and FOX 32 Chicago, while local bars host watch parties with food specials and DJ sets.