Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of August.
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💼 Business
City Electric Supply hosts its grand opening today at 1:30 p.m. at 16714 Cherry Creek Court with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, store tours, and light refreshments.
The family-owned business expands its service to local residential, commercial & industrial customers.
🏈 Sports
Steve Soucie’s Week 2 preview highlights high school games scheduled for today, including Oswego at Geneva at 7 p.m. and Lincoln-Way East at Kankakee at 6 p.m. Local teams aim to shift early season rankings — offering must-watch contests.
IHSA Week 2 football games are set for Friday 7 p.m. with matchups featuring La Salle-Peru versus Wheaton Academy, St. Bede versus Bureau Valley, Mercer County versus Princeton, Riverdale versus Hall-Putnam County, Erie-Prophetstown versus Mendota and Amboy versus South Beloit.
FND picks: Wheaton Academy, Bureau Valley, Princeton, Riverdale, Erie-Prophetstown, Amboy.
Local girls tennis teams are launching their 2026 season with coaches at Joliet Catholic, Romeoville, Coal City and nearby schools praising returning seniors and promising newcomers — each set to compete in upcoming home matches and early tournaments.
Coaches shared plans focused on improving teamwork and court play.
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