Good morning, Joliet.

The HOT ROD Power Tour began Monday morning from the Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, with drivers in classic to modern vehicles causing heavy traffic in Dwight as they head south toward Rantoul (celebrating 100 years of Route 66).

Tickets and sponsorships are available for the John Whiteside Memorial Golf Outing on June 24 at Inwood Golf Course, with dinner at D’Amore Banquet Hall following; proceeds support the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Memorial Squad in providing full military honors for veterans (sponsorship tiers start at $25).

Marian Central graduate Dirk Stanger has returned as head coach — replacing Liam Kirwan — and he will use his prior coaching experience to build the program with promising QB Colin Hernon.

IC Catholic Prep juniors Kelly Cahill and Lexi Russ were named to the Illinois Coaches Association Class 2A All-State first team after the Knights finished fourth in their first state tournament — the honors were announced Monday.

The young Nazareth team ended its playoff run with a 2-0 loss at Ozinga Field on Monday, June 7 as four sophomores and a freshman posted a strong effort while St. Rita’s Will Rewers held them to two hits.

The team marked its deepest postseason run in three years.

2026 Chicagoland Grand Prix - Endurance Karting Race

6 hours — Kart Circuit Autobahn — $291.67+ per driver — Compete in an exciting endurance karting race in the Windy City for a chance to claim the podium.

Mississippi Mud Monsters Baseball Game

6:35-9:59 p.m. — Duly Health And Care Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of local baseball with the Joliet Slammers and celebrate the great American pastime.