Good morning, Joliet.

Pope Leo appointed Brendan John Cahill as bishop of the Joliet Archdiocese, replacing Bishop Ronald Hicks (now serving as Archbishop in New York) and adding his leadership to USCCB committees for the pastoral care of migrants, refugees and travelers.

Little River Band will perform at Rialto Square Theatre on Saturday, Nov.

7 in downtown Joliet, playing classic hits from the 70s and 80s. Tickets start at $39.50 with advance purchases encouraged.

Over 75 teens from Boys and Girls Clubs of Joliet attended a career event on Sept.

10 sponsored by Caesars Entertainment, where local professionals guided interactive career exploration stations to share tips and industry insights.

Local high school football rivalries kick off Friday with Marquette facing St. Bede at 7 p.m., Seneca meeting Dwight at 7 p.m., and La Salle-Peru playing Ottawa at 7:15 p.m.—teams are set for IHSA/I8FA games at local fields.

Romeoville triumphed over Bolingbrook in a penalty-kick shootout after a scoreless regulation, with senior goalkeeper Saul Garcia saving two kicks to secure the win.

The match boosted Romeoville's season momentum.

The Bears impressed with a 59-point Week 1 performance at Soldier Field, sparking hopes for a high-powered offense led by Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson.

Longtime commentator Marc Silverman of Shaw Local highlighted the team's fresh start (while noting defense remains a concern).

Local IHSA football previews highlight key Week 5 matchups for Will and Grundy counties this Friday.

Teams like Joliet Catholic and Nazareth are set to compete as coaches stress defense and offense adjustments before the games.

Ella Horn led the effort with four kills + three blocks to help Joliet Catholic win 25-19, 25-23 against Providence in a rivalry volleyball match on Thursday night.

The win boosted the team's four-match winning streak.

Week 5 high school football offers teams a chance for a flag planting win, with rivalry games on Friday at Sandburg, Cary-Grove and Riverdale — as 114 three-win squads and undefeated teams clash for key playoff momentum.