Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of September.
Good morning, Joliet.
🏛️ Government
The left lane on eastbound I‑80 between Chicago and Richards streets remains closed for emergency repairs until further notice — heavy congestion is expected and motorists should choose alternative routes, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation.
🏥 Health
Dr. Reza Gamagami of Silver Cross Hospital reached his 6,000th robotic surgery today and now ranks among the top 1% of robotic surgeons in the world.
The hospital now performs 90% of colon resections and hernia repairs with da Vinci systems - a marked shift from 2012.
🏈 Sports
Quinn Schiffbauer slid short to help secure a 25-17 win for Minooka over Joliet West on Friday, Sept.
18. Coach Matt Harding said the play stopped a turnover and kept the Tigers from getting the ball again.
Lincoln-Way East volleyball finished second at the Wheaton Classic on Saturday while Minooka and Lincoln-Way Central recorded fourth and third finishes at separate tournaments — local boys soccer, cross country and golf events also saw notable results.
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