Good morning, Joliet.

The 123rd Will County Fair kicked off Wednesday, Aug.

26 in Peotone and continues through Sunday with livestock shows + fair activities.

Joliet’s Mexican Independence Day Parade will take place at 1 p.m. on Sept.

12 along the historic Collins Street Corridor, celebrating Mexican heritage and honoring community leaders like the Josephine Sisters. Local partners + Councilman Cesar Cardenas have organized the event to recognize generations of service.

Illinois health officials advised residents to check their measles vaccination records after a confirmed case in Kane County exposed people at Kaneland High School in Maple Park on Aug.

18 and at Next Generation Pediatric Clinic in South Elgin on Aug. 21. Those who were present should monitor for symptoms over a 21-day period.

During the week of Aug.

10, 241 residential properties sold in Will County, with a 980 sqft home on Oneill Street in Joliet selling for $235,000.

Week 1 of CCL football showcased 10 standout players from local schools who helped drive wins through strong rushing, passing, and defensive plays.

Marshaun Thornton, Myles Hill, and Jakobe Baldwin led the action — local teams posted notable scores in games from Friday to Saturday.

High school football games in the CCL offer exciting matchups Friday, including Mount Carmel vs. St. Joseph Regional (on ESPN at 6 p.m.) and Oak Park-River Forest vs. Fenwick at 6 p.m., while Saturday features Glenbard West vs. St. Rita at 1:30 p.m.

Oswego East junior Obadiah Carlson celebrated his varsity debut by running 24 times for 150 yards and scoring three touchdowns—stepping in after senior Ty’rel Thomas was injured—in the Wolves’ 28-14 win at Joliet West last week.

Steve Soucie’s projections for the IHSA playoffs indicate that 28 two-win teams will be needed as the field expands to include 476 eligible schools.

The analysis compares team records and outlines how upcoming game results in eight classes will influence playoff eligibility.

The Friday Night Drive Podcast hosts Steve Soucie & Josh Welge preview Illinois high school football Week 2 after a wild Week 1.

Their segment spotlights potential upsets and key matchups for local fans as the season continues.