Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of September.
Good morning, Joliet.
Joliet Public Library celebrates Library Card Sign-up Month by offering free access to resources.
It hosts the second annual Fandom Arts and Music Expo on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ottawa Street Branch + features artist panels, cosplay, and meet-and-greets.
On Nov. 3, Troy School District 30-C will ask voters to approve a referendum that raises the levy by 0.45% so the district can pay down a $6 million deficit and maintain current staff levels.
Information meetings are set throughout September at several school locations.
Prime Healthcare announced it will suspend obstetric services at Saint Joseph Medical Center on Oct.
1 due to low demand — fewer than one delivery per day — and will direct pregnant patients to birthing centers in Chicago and Olympia Fields while about 75 nurses face changes.
A two-bedroom, 1,724 sqft home at 3415 Mustang Road sold for $400,000 on Aug.
13. Built in 2004, the single-story house features two baths, central A/C, and an attached two-car garage on a 7,200 sqft lot.
Regional high school football showed standout plays during CCL Week 2 as Joliet Catholic’s Derrick Pomatto rushed for 145 yards and three touchdowns in a 21-14 win over Sacred Heart-Griffin, while players from Mount Carmel and Loyola also impressed in their games.
Fieldcrest graduate Cam Grandy signed with the Minnesota Vikings practice squad after his release by the Cincinnati Bengals — he played 13 games for Cincinnati and now will compete with four tight ends on the team.
IC Catholic Prep quarterback Nate Lang has thrown for 527 yards and seven touchdowns with no interceptions in two wins.
The Knights, featuring junior receiver Grant Bowen and running back Jakobe Baldwin, will build on this momentum when they play St. Ignatius next.
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