Good morning, Joliet.

Joliet will host a tree giveaway event at OAKtoberfest on Saturday, Oct.

3, starting with a tree-planting demonstration at 12 p.m. at 703 Western Ave — community partners will guide tree selection and offer planting tips as trees are given away while supplies last.

Native oaks offer vital food and shelter for local animals as they support over 800 species of caterpillars that feed songbirds.

Residents in Joliet may plant species like the dwarf chinquapin oak (a smaller, adaptable option) to boost local habitat.

Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra is urging state intervention as Saint Joseph Medical Center will stop delivering babies tomorrow—raising concerns about access to essential healthcare.

The decision, announced by Prime Healthcare last month, spurred plans for a union rally outside the hospital.

Seneca senior Piper Stenzel won the individual title with an 85, helping the Fighting Irish capture the team championship with a score of 381 at Tuesday’s Class 1A Girls Golf Regional at The Creek in Morris; the team now advances to Monday’s St. Viator Sectional at Old Orchard Country Club.

On Tuesday, Joliet West stayed unbeaten in SPC play by defeating Yorkville 25-21, 25-23 with Lexie Grevengoed logging 16 kills (supported by strong digs), while Minooka won 25-22, 25-21 over Oswego to maintain its record.

Bella Versetto bounced back from a double-bogey to win medalist honors and lead Lincoln-Way East girls golf to a team victory at Tuesday's 2A Joliet Township Regional at Inwood Golf Course — her round of 67 came one stroke short of the course record while several others advanced to sectionals.

The Grant Park girls volleyball team secured its ninth straight win Tuesday as it defeated Clifton Central 25-19, 25-15 on senior night at home.

The Dragons (the team) improved their RVC standings and prepare to face St. Anne and Illinois Lutheran to chase a conference title.

Oswego East flag football posted a dominant 66 to 0 win over Elgin with nine different scorers Tuesday in the regional quarterfinal, while Newark volleyball extended its winning streak to 11 games and Oswego Co-Op’s Alli Wiertel won the girls golf regional title at Wedgewood Golf Course.