Good morning, Joliet.

Will County Forest Preserve District announced free events beginning July 13, featuring BYOB Bingo at Prairie Bluff on July 16, a Route 66 tour and Surf-N-Turf Concert on July 17, and bird viewing with Native Illinois history on July 18; register online by July 16.

Plainfield School District 202 conducted a survey showing 67% of families trust the district while many request clearer updates on funding and facilities.

The board approved a $424.6 million operating budget with an $8 million deficit and state funding cuts, prompting cost-saving measures+ support for classroom needs.

Royce Avenue will be closed from 7 a.m. Tuesday until about 8 a.m. Friday to let Canadian National Railway replace a railroad grade crossing between Cleveland and Ward avenues (call the Public Works Department at 815-724-4200 for more details).

The Herald-News featured this week's adoptable pets including Grizz, a 2-year-old terrier mix under heartworm treatment, and Ford, a shy tabby found as a stray.

Readers can learn how to adopt friendly pets like Roxanne, George, Ruby, and Liz Phair through local humane society websites.

Junior archer Maverick Lewis earned a Silver Medal for Team USA at the Pan American Youth and Masters Championship last month in Medellín, Colombia — he is set to compete in a national tournament in Nebraska before heading to the Vegas Shoot in Nevada later this year.

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.

Birding by Boat

8-10 a.m. — Rock Run Rookery — $20 per person — Explore local birds from the water's edge on this unique kayaking adventure.