Good morning, Joliet.

Joliet Central High School will hold its homecoming parade at 10 a.m. today.

The parade starts on Herkimer Street, winds through Cass, Ottawa, Jefferson and Collins streets, and returns to the campus.

Today, the Forest Preserve District of Will County hosts Fall on the Farm at Riverview Farmstead Preserve in Naperville from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Attendees can enjoy farm chores, live bluegrass, a petting zoo, a basket-weaving demo, and local eats plus chilled beverages.

Today, Roberts Sewing Center in Crest Hill offers two sewing classes for National Sew a Jelly Roll Day and Teach the World to Sew with sessions at 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 1 p.m.—each class costs $10 and requires registration and a sewing machine or a call to reserve one.

Illinois State Police urge young drivers to avoid fatal mistakes — speeding, distracted driving, impaired driving and not buckling up — while advising parents to discuss safe practices, following a report that shows high crash risks for drivers aged 15-20.

IHSA football Week 5 delivered competitive scores in Will and Grundy counties, with Joliet Central being shut out by Oswego East and other teams earning clear wins ahead of next week’s matchups & adjusted standings.

Fans now anticipate a busy slate of games on the horizon.

Area girls golf teams are set to compete for a state tournament spot next week at the Joliet Township Invitational in Inwood.

Top ranked players such as Taylor Miller and Chloe Lee are among those seeking success as teams from Plainfield and surrounding areas vie for high state rankings.

The 2026 Week 5 Illinois Media Poll shows Chicago Catholic League football teams ranked by class with Loyola topping Class 8A, Providence leading Class 5A, and IC Catholic Prep tied for first in Class 3A, while Joliet Catholic finishes 9th in Class 6A (2-2 record).