Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of August.
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🎓 Education
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias awarded over $163K to Will County literacy programs (Joliet Junior College Adult Literacy and Family initiatives plus a Bolingbrook group) as part of a statewide $28.9 million effort to support library services and learning programs.
🏈 Sports
Coach JJ Raffelson is implementing major changes for La Salle-Peru by bringing in offensive coordinator Cam Mignone and promoting Grey Ernat to quarterback to boost scoring and defense this season.
The Cavs aim to rebound after a two-win season last fall at Howard-Fellows Stadium.
A season preview featured teams in the Southwest Prairie Conference East including Joliet Central, Joliet West, Plainfield Central, Plainfield East, Plainfield South, and Romeoville — coaches spotlighted key players while schedules starting Aug.
21 set up matchups to decide playoff bids.
A season preview of the Southwest Prairie West football conference outlines team schedules, records, and standout players for 2026.
The report details key matchups for Bolingbrook Raiders, Oswego Panthers, and Oswego East Wolves – with home and away games set to shape playoff hopes.
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