Good morning, Joliet.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.