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Joliet
Saturday, January 17th, 2026
Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. Herald-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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). Herald-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. Herald-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Herald-News
- ➤ 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. Herald-News
- ➤ 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. Herald-News
- ➤ 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. Herald-News
- ➤ 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. Herald-News
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