Good morning, Joliet.

Toni Lieteau, known as Grandma Toni, volunteered over 14,500 hours in 10 years at St. Andrew’s School in Romeoville and started a library with spare books and a shelf.

She was honored with the 2026 AmeriCorps Seniors Volunteer Award for Impactful Service on Sept. 15.

Joliet Symphony Orchestra opens its 22nd season this weekend with performances on Sept.

26 at 7 p.m. and Sept. 27 at 4 p.m. at Sexton Auditorium (Moser Center). The program features Mozart, Lalo and Tchaikovsky with cello soloist Bob Hauser and free pre-concert talks 45 minutes before each show.

Will County Forest District acquired 126 acres in Custer Township on Sept.

9 for Horse Creek Preserve under its $50 million capital improvement program. The preserve will add trails linking to the Wauponsee Glacial Trail and help protect water quality and wildlife habitat (key to local conservation).

Opus Intermodal began construction on a 314,684 sqft industrial building on Patterson Road + using 39 acres at the northeast corner of Patterson and Laraway roads; the building will serve two users and is expected to be finished in June 2027.

Lockport boys won the SouthWest Suburban Conference golf tournament Tuesday at Ravisloe County Club with an 18‐hole score of 298 — Casey Mickelson led with a round of 71.

Joliet Catholic fell 38-12 to St. Laurence in a flag football game on Tuesday night in Burbank; early competitiveness gave way to turnovers that let the Hilltoppers pull away.

Coach Budz praised plays by Emma Birsa, Callan Kinsella and Stella Jasper and said the team will refocus for next games.

Lockport and Providence girls volleyball teams are trying to reach the state finals to improve on last season's third-place finishes.

Lockport, which has returning seniors (including setter Natalie Bochantin), will host sectionals while Providence works to boost its young talent in upcoming tournaments.

Friday Night Drive podcast (episode 383) features Russ Hodges and Steve Soucie as they preview Week 6 in the Chicago Catholic League, offering insights into upcoming high school football matchups for local fans.

The show streams online today.

The Chicago Catholic League previews Week 6 football with key matchups this Friday at 7:30 p.m. including Brother Rice vs Mount Carmel + DePaul Prep vs Joliet Catholic, as teams vie for division improvements.