Good morning, Joliet.

The Mexican Independence Day Parade took place yesterday, Sept.

12 in Joliet. Community members celebrated with flag-waving children and festive displays—photos capture joyful moments.

Morris Library will host a program on Native American representation in media on Saturday, Oct.

10 from 10 a.m. to noon in its new Community Room—free and open to the public. Illinois Roads Scholar Ernest M. Whiteman III will examine film, television, and other media portrayals that shape public views.

Joliet City Council will vote Tuesday to greenlight NorthPoint warehouse development and approve right-of-way for bridges (one over Route 53 and one near Union Pacific) while waiting for state approval, letting the project move forward once permits come through.

Bishop McNamara freshman Haven Barwegen won the girls' race at the PBL cross country invite yesterday with a new personal best of 18:52.40—helping her team finish third while the boys placed second in a close contest.

On Saturday, Joliet West volleyball captured the Denise Kavanaugh Invitational with a 5-0 record by beating five teams.

Lexie Grevengoed led the Tigers with 66 kills + 27 digs as they put on a strong display on the court.