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Joliet
Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of October.
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Chicagoland is busy with fall events as pumpkin patches, festivals, and haunted attractions offer fun experiences until November—local favorites like Old Joliet Haunted Prison add a spooky twist to the season. FOX 32
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Episode 310 of Friday Night Drive features hosts Josh Welge and Steve Soucie with reporter Russ Hodges as they preview Week 6 high school football in Illinois and discuss a major matchup in the Chicago Catholic League—offering local fans key insights on the upcoming games. Herald-News
- ➤ Serena boys soccer and boys golf’s Payton Twait was named The Times Athlete of the Week after winning an online poll with 100 of 206 votes and beating runner-ups from Ottawa, Streator and Newark. He said he will attend Joliet Junior College to major in agriculture. Herald-News
- ➤ Three local football teams—Bishop McNamara, Bradley-Bourbonnais, and Clifton Central—improved to a perfect 5–0 record last week, qualifying them for the playoffs and showing strong team play. Other programs like Wilmington, Coal City, and Kankakee also posted important wins and defensive milestones that set up exciting challenges ahead. Herald-News
- ➤ The Friday Night Drive Power Rankings show that top 25 teams went 22-3 last week — with Sandburg and Yorkville joining after wins over Homewood-Flossmoor and Oswego; the rankings remain stable as the season nears its middle. Herald-News
- ➤ Lockport girls won the 2A Hinsdale South Regional golf tournament with a team score of 314 and advanced to sectionals as Angelica Kwak tied for first at 74—other sports updates include wins in girls volleyball, boys soccer and strong cross country finishes by Seneca and Morris. Herald-News
- ➤ Lincoln-Way East girls golf team won the 2A Rich Township Regional championship on Tuesday at Deer Creek Golf Course with a team score of 296 & junior Sophia Klapper claimed individual champion honors with a score of 70, the only player under par. Coach Brian Shannon said the win came from teamwork & four players finished in the top five. Herald-News
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Classic Seger: Travelin' Man 2025 World Tour
7:30-9 p.m. — Rialto Square Theatre — Tickets from $41.50 — Experience the legendary sounds of Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band with a thrilling live performance.
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Stone & Steel Spooky 5K
8 a.m. — Joliet Downtown Property — Registration fee applicable — Dress in your best Halloween costume and run through historic Joliet.
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The Fab Four - The Ultimate Beatles Tribute
7:30-9 p.m. — Rialto Square Theatre — Tickets from $32.50 — Experience the timeless music of The Beatles with spot-on renditions by an award-winning tribute band.
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Tenth Annual Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference
5 PM - 4 PM — Joliet Area Historical Museum — Registration open — Explore the significance of Route 66 with insightful talks and activities.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Joseph Campbell
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