Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of August.
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🎓 Education
School District 86 held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug.
13 for its new Hufford Junior High on North Larkin Avenue, as families and community leaders toured the 171,000 sqft building.
Joliet Public Library offers free in-person tutoring+online homework help and research tools for pre-K through fourth-grade students and their families.
The program begins this fall with study room reservations and computer help available at both library branches for local residents.
🏈 Sports
After a challenging 2025 season, St. Bede is preparing for a fresh start in 2026 under Coach Jack Brady, who expects his team’s linemen to boost both offense and defense as the Bruins prepare for a home opener against Fulton.
The 2026 South Suburban Conference preview shows team outlooks with coaches planning changes from rebuilding to championship hopes for the season.
Match schedules range from Aug. 21 to Oct. 16 as players like Corey Laga and Szion Pullin draw local attention.
Providence Celtics, coming off a state finals run with a potent rushing attack led by running back Broden Mackert, have returned their top rushers and will face St. Rita at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug.
21 (with a refreshed offensive line) in a crossover game.
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