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Friday, January 9th, 2026
Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sharks Chicken and Fish franchisee Shaddi Haddad will open two Joliet locations by late spring, one in the former 7-Eleven on Larkin Avenue and McDonough Street and another near Dunkin’ on Raynor Avenue — both with approved on-site beer and wine permits. Herald-News
- ➤ Casa Catrina at Union Station in Joliet is set to open by mid-February, replacing the closed MyGrain Brewery brewpub & the owners received a liquor license from City Council as they plan to revive the microbrewery later. Herald-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Flu cases have surged after the holidays as local hospitals, including Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet and Silver Cross in New Lenox, recorded a doubling of emergency room visits — local health officials advise residents to take precautions and get vaccinated as schools reopen. Herald-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Morris secured a 63-53 win over Plano on Thursday as senior guard Landon Norris scored a career-high 22 points to lead his team to its fourth straight win — coach Joe Blumberg credited a zone defense switch for breaking Plano's momentum. Herald-News
- ➤ Coal City wrestlers — ranked No. 1 in Class 1A after winning their fourth championship at Abe’s Rumble over the holiday break — remain unbeaten at 32-0 this season. Local teams including Providence and Joliet Catholic are also among the state’s top contenders and are preparing for upcoming tournaments. Herald-News
- ➤ Lincoln-Way East wrestlers won a dual 59-20 at Bradley-Bourbonnais on Thursday night (with senior Kaidge Richardson earning a 22-3 technical fall at 150 pounds) as they prepare for upcoming matches and postseason tournaments. Bradley-Bourbonnais wrestlers are set to refine their technique ahead of a busy dual schedule. Herald-News
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