Good morning, Joliet.

Shorewood HUGS held its annual chocolate ball fundraiser – Lovely London: A Big Ben Bash – on Saturday, Feb.

7 at Hollywood Casino Joliet where guests saw a king's guard play the bugle. The event supported the nonprofit's HUGS and Wishes program that has fulfilled over 1,400 wishes.

Local chocolatiers are unveiling festive Valentine’s Day treats for gift shoppers this Feb.

14. In Joliet, Dan’s Homemade Candies is ready to serve its heart-shaped boxes & other confections, while many northern shops offer gourmet options across the region.

The L-P boys basketball team edged Morris 48-38 on Monday, Feb.

9 at Sellette Gymnasium (L-P High), thanks to strong efforts from Erick Sotelo. The close game kept fans on the edge of their seats.

Over the weekend, local prep sports provided highlights as Lincoln-Way & Minooka girls won regional wrestling titles, Lincoln-Way East & Morris won state cheer championships at Grossinger Motors Arena, and Joliet West boys basketball extended its win streak to nine with a score of 76 to 61 over Plainfield East.

Monday, Dwight's boys basketball team won 79 to 57 over Serena with Joey Starks scoring 19 points; Reed-Custer's girls triumphed with a 39 to 33 win over Coal City as Jori Tucker scored 11.

These high school games kept local sports fans in the know.

Marquette boys wrestling’s Koby Clark was named Athlete of the Week after garnering 218 (of 492) online votes and winning the 132-pound individual championship at Princeton Regional, avenging a loss from the previous week.

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.

Winners Win Pro Wrestling Event

6-10 p.m. — Hollywood Casino Joliet — All ages entry — Experience the excitement of family-friendly pro wrestling at the brand new casino venue.

Shamrock Showdown Wrestling Event

4-8 p.m. — St. Joseph Park — $20 General Admission / $25 Front Row — Watch top Midwest wrestlers including the return of Pauly Thomaselli in an exciting 8-man tag match.