Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of August.
Good morning, Joliet.
A four-bedroom house on 3800 Thoroughbred Lane sold for $410,000 on Aug.
7 — the 2,854 sqft two-story home built in 2005 features three bathrooms, central A/C, and an attached garage on an 8,538 sqft lot.
Plainfield South secured a 34-6 flag football win as sophomore quarterback Brooke McDonald threw two passing touchdowns and ran for two scores.
The team, buoyed by her versatile play (16 of 22 passes, 78 rushing yards), looks ahead to upcoming challenges.
A Herald-News feature spotlights five standout boys soccer seniors from Will and Grundy counties who are set to start their seasons this fall.
The players from Coal City, Lemont, Minooka, Plainfield North and Providence have earned high honors and are expected to lead their teams forward.
Joliet Catholic volleyball opened its season with a three-set win over Plainfield North on Tuesday, as the Hilltoppers secured victory in a closely contested match & look forward to upcoming games.
A preview of local high school boys soccer teams in Will and Grundy counties shows how schools like Joliet Catholic and Joliet West plan to build on past records with experienced returners and newcomers for the 2026 season—coaches aim for postseason success and regional championships.
The Minooka girls volleyball team rallied on Tuesday, Aug.
25 to win 2-1 against Bradley-Bourbonnais with scores of 22-25, 25-18, 25-18 in a season opener that showcased a strong comeback after a slow start.
St. Bede lost 0-2 to El Paso-Gridley in their volleyball season opener on Tuesday at Abbot Vincent Gymnasium.
The Bruins will host Dwight in a Tri-County Conference match Thursday.
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