Good morning, Joliet.

On Dec. 10, UCP — Center for Disability Services held a ribbon-cutting at 311 S.

Reed St. to mark 70 years of serving persons with disabilities in Joliet and nearby counties; the nonprofit, honoring founder Mel Larsen’s vision, will continue providing therapeutic day and in-home services.

The popular Vitamin String Quartet will perform at Rialto Square Theatre downtown on Thursday, Jan.

29, playing pop renditions from Billie Eilish, BTS, and Taylor Swift (tickets start at $30 and are available at the Rialto Box Office and Ticketmaster).

Joliet City Council will vote Tuesday on Joliet Catholic Academy's proposal for an on-campus football stadium + campus improvements that aim to enhance athletic facilities, with construction set to begin in spring if approved.

Joliet West beat host Joliet Central 54-31 in boys basketball on Thursday, Jan.

15 in Joliet, with key plays by Trooper Price and Bernal Fox fueling the win.

On Thursday, Jan. 15, Joliet Central girls' basketball team won 79-36 against Joliet West in a decisive game in Joliet — boosting confidence for the season.

Friday night, Oswego East won 61 to 48 over Minooka as Bolden, Lockett, and Tucker scored 55 of the team’s 61 points, ending a two game skid with a 13 point victory.

BCR Boys Basketball Leaderboard shows local teams’ performance as Hall’s Braden Curran averaged 12.9 points and 6.5 rebounds in a recent Three Rivers game, with sports editor Kevin Hieronymus compiling stats from Bureau Valley, Princeton, and St. Bede.

At the La Salle-Peru Regional in bowling, the Minooka Indians won a championship led by Ben Clark’s 1,338 series and advanced to the Morris Sectional, while Lincoln-Way West claimed a team title in Lockport as Ryan Richter took the individual win; other local teams competed in basketball and wrestling.

Emo Night LIVE featuring All American Throwbacks

8 PM – 12 AM — The Forge — Ticket required — Relive the emo era with live performances and a vibrant atmosphere at The Forge.