Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of August.
Good morning, Joliet.
🏘️ Community
After Tuesday's storms, ComEd restored nearly 90% of power for over 105,000 Will County customers, though many in Joliet and Lockport still await full service (11 p.m. Saturday).
Residents have faced spoiled food and reduced business hours as crews work to complete repairs.
🎭 Culture
Residents have local events this weekend, with the Further Blues Band performing today at Joliet City Square and the Three Rivers Festival offering music, carnival rides and food at Central Park in Channahon until Sunday.
Music lovers also can attend Andy Grammer’s concert tomorrow at New Lenox’s Performing Arts Pavilion.
🎓 Education
Joliet Public Schools District 86 celebrated the completion of the new Gompers Junior High School building on Tuesday, Aug.
11 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tours of a new cafeteria (and additional facilities) that mark an upgrade of the district’s offerings.
🏈 Sports
Joliet Central aims to end its 50-year playoff drought this fall with returning players like quarterback Jeffrey Woods and running back Tristen Sellers.
The Steelmen will take on Plainfield South on Oct. 17 as coach Thomas Hart works to boost the team's competitiveness.
IC Catholic Prep junior Grant Bowen received 33 college scholarship offers (including Alabama, Ohio State, and Notre Dame) and remains motivated after his team lost 28-6 to Byron last year; the Knights will face Nazareth on Aug.
21 as they build on lessons learned.
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