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Joliet
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 13-year-old child was seriously injured when a motorized minibike crashed into an SUV at Elgin Avenue and Cayuga Street in unincorporated Joliet Township on Sunday at about 4:20 p.m.—emergency crews took the child with multiple broken bones to a local hospital while the SUV driver was unharmed. Herald-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Isle a la Cache Museum in Romeoville will open a free exhibit called 'Souvenirs From the Silurian Sea: Fossils of Will County' tomorrow that shows fossils of ancient sea creatures from the area. The exhibit runs until November 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday and offers hands-on fossil digging stations—where paleontologist Willy will guide visitors in uncovering fossils. Herald-News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Joliet Public Schools District 86 welcomed over 50 new educators for the 2025-26 school year who attended weeklong orientation sessions in August to learn about curriculum, equity, technology, and student services. The training provided key information on safety, security, and classroom practices. Herald-News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Forest Preserve District of Will County announced a week of hands-on nature events starting Sept. 8, including a Nature Play Day After Hours at Plum Creek Nature Center on Sept. 9, a Fall Drum Circle at Four Rivers on Sept. 11, a Kayak Kollege workshop at Lake Chaminwood on Sept. 12, and a Recycle Your Bicycle event from Sept. 13 to Sept. 28 with drop-offs at Hidden Oaks, McKinley Woods-Kerry Sheridan Grove, Monee Reservoir — Sugar Creek Preserve in Joliet. Herald-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Saint Joseph Medical Center received the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus award for high-quality stroke care — an honor that shows its commitment to following safe, evidence-based treatment — and the hospital now uses advanced surgery tools to help stroke patients. Herald-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Hosts Steve Soucie and Matt Rodewald — both local sports experts — review Illinois high school football Week 1 and preview Week 2 on the Friday Night Drive podcast available today. Herald-News
- ➤ Joliet Central rallied from a 20-13 deficit in the fourth quarter last Friday to beat Thornridge 27-26 and give the Steelmen the best record in town—sophomore quarterback Jeffrey Woods finished with two passing and two rushing touchdowns. Joliet West and Joliet Catholic lost their season-openers. Herald-News
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Stepping Up Virtual 5K
Anytime from Sep 7-14 — KSKJ Life — Registration required — Step up for lung health and support national parks while enjoying a 5K at your own pace.
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Rhapsody Of Fire Concert
6:00-8:30 p.m. — The Forge — Check for ticket details — Experience the epic sounds of Rhapsody Of Fire with a thrilling live performance.
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Concerts in the Park 2025
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Preservation Park — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of live music in the beautiful setting of Joliet's Preservation Park.
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