Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of September.
Good morning, Joliet.
🏘️ Community
Joliet's City Square hosts Kids Fall Fest this Saturday, Sept.
19, with free family fun including inflatables, pony rides and bumper cars from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Lockport and Lemont offer additional fall events with Taste of Lockport on Hamilton Street and Pollyanna Oktoberfest at The Forge.
💼 Business
Embers Tap House and 933 Speakeasy in Lockport will pause regular operations after Sunday while they honor booked private events, as the restaurant uses the break to regroup and reassess ongoing challenges.
🎓 Education
The Joliet Public Library explains that residents can get a free card to borrow not just books but also movies, games, and online resources.
The library urges both new and returning users to update or acquire a card to explore these varied services.
🏛️ Government
The Joliet City Council approved eight measures Tuesday clearing the way for NorthPoint to secure permits for warehouse and Route 53 bridge construction + grading work may start while final state approval is pending.
🏈 Sports
Friday’s football games in Kendall County will feature Plainfield South (4-0) playing Oswego at 7 p.m. along with Oswego East taking on Joliet Central at 6:30 p.m. plus additional matchups where key quarterback play and strong defense will shape the contests.
The Friday Night Drive podcast features hosts Josh Welge and Steve Soucie as they preview Week 5 high school football games and playoff possibilities for local fans.
Listeners can tune in now for a clear look at Illinois matchups.
Providence Catholic High School in New Lenox fired its head football coach over the weekend.
The former coach spoke with media about his dismissal after an undefeated season.
Minooka volleyball moved to the Gold Bracket after winning two matches on Wednesday at the Wheaton Warrenville South Tournament.
The team will play its next game at 9 a.m. Saturday — building momentum for its season.
Steve Soucie and Russ Hodges host the Friday Night Drive Podcast where they discuss Tyler Plantz’s firing at Providence and preview Week 5 Chicago Catholic League football — offering local sports insights for Joliet today.
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