Good morning, Joliet.

Will County Emergency Management Agency is keeping its Multi-Agency Resource Center open in University Park through Saturday to help residents recover from the Aug.

11 storms. Located at 90 Town Center Drive, the center provides SNAP benefits, insurance help, cleanup, and emotional support (plus food available Friday and Saturday).

At Silver Cross Hospital’s Weight Loss Clinic in New Lenox, sisters Karon Richardson and Nikki James are regaining their health with a personalized plan that includes appetite suppression medication (Wegovy), diet, and exercise guidance.

Karon lost 93 pounds and Nikki lost 104 pounds, and they continue to see improvements.

A Herald News preview outlines key returning players and promising newcomers as local girls volleyball teams gear up for the 2026 season.

Bolingbrook, Coal City, Dwight, Gardner-South Wilmington, Joliet Catholic, Central, and West plan to compete — they show fresh energy this fall.

Hosts JT Pedelty and Eddie Carifio preview the Week 1 IHSA football matchups in the western and southern areas on the Friday Night Drive podcast, discussing local teams and strategies in northern Illinois.

The episode released today is available on major streaming platforms.

CCL football teams kick off the season with several games; among them, Joliet Catholic will face Fenwick today at 7:30 p.m. at home as both schools switch divisions following a narrow win by the Hilltoppers two years ago.

The Spartans won their first IHSA Class 5A championship since 2008 last fall and will defend their title this season.

They open in Indiana against New Palestine and face tough road games including Brother Rice and St. Rita before concluding at Montini (their schedule reflects a challenging slate).

Steve Soucie details Week 1 top high school football matchups, including a key game at Joliet Catholic against Fenwick.

The games start Friday and continue into Saturday, promising competitive showdowns + local excitement.

Friday Night Drive released Episode 356 today previewing Week 1 high school football in the CCL — hosts Steve Soucie and Russ Hodges share insights on key match-ups for local teams.