Good morning, Joliet.

Authentic Harold's Chicken opened today at 1511 W Jefferson St in Joliet.

The restaurant is part of an officially licensed network to secure the brand, tracing its roots back to entrepreneur Harold Pierce who started the business in 1950+ it aims to maintain high standards locally.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Diocesan Council closed its Morris thrift store (located at 1427 N.

Division St.) after several years of financial losses. Its charitable services will continue through local units providing rent assistance, food pantries, and holiday meals.

In Will County last week, 205 residential sales were recorded as a Naperville home sold for $1.8 million — the highest price — and a Joliet property closed for $1.05 million, with other homes noted for varying sizes and per-square-foot rates.

Joliet Catholic beat Sacred Heart-Griffin 21-14 Saturday as Derrick Pomatto rushed for 145 yards & three touchdowns while Caleb Smith forced a key fumble and intercepted a pass.

The win came before the Hilltoppers face Providence on the road next Friday.

Voting for Friday Night Drive’s Team of the Week is open until 8 p.m. today for Week 2 of the season.

Residents can support their favorite school as the winning team receives a sign sponsored by Schweickert, Ganassin, Krzak, Rundio, LLP.

Minooka girls cross country won the team title at the Normal West Invitational on Saturday by scoring 28 points, with Natalie Nahs finishing second in an 18:34.5 race that kept the team well ahead of competitors.

Marist swept Lockport to win the Crimson Classic championship on Saturday at a regional tournament; coach Jordan Vidovic said the team played faster and more aggressively, with outside hitters Maggie Kurpeikis and Taylor Berg earning (co-MVP) honors.

St. Rita edged Glenbard West 36 to 35 on Saturday, Aug.

29 after a critical two-point conversion by wide receiver Vincent Stubitsch at Duchon Field. A strong running attack by quarterback John Fennell and running back Brandon Johnson Jr. (each with over 100 yards) paved the win.