Good morning, Joliet.

Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet will suspend its maternity services today due to a drop in local births, which may cause expectant mothers to travel further for care.

Silver Cross and Morris Hospital expect more deliveries and city officials worry about access for families.

Northern Illinois bars are unveiling fall menus with seasonal cocktails like apple cider drinks and pumpkin pie creations to warm up as temperatures drop.

In Joliet, Heroes West Sports Grill (1530 Commerce Lane) features an apple cider margarita and other fall favorites for local patrons.

Joliet Catholic’s Ella Horn was voted Athlete of the Week after posting four kills & three blocks to power a close win over Providence.

The online vote recognized her standout performance during the rivalry match.

Fieldcrest senior Carter Senko won the individual title at Wednesday's Woodland Boys Golf Regional at Wolf Creek Golf Club in Pontiac as Hall claimed the team title + runner-ups from Seneca and St. Bede advanced to next week’s sectional event at Kellogg Golf Course.

At the 1A Dwight Regional yesterday, Dwight's team posted a 344 score while senior Logan Rice tied for first individually with an 80.

Other local high school teams posted results — in golf, flag football, volleyball and soccer.

Friday night football previews show Bishop McNamara preparing for a key game against undefeated Wheaton Academy (both teams remember last year's upset) while other clubs like Reed-Custer and Salt Fork look to boost their playoff chances in pivotal matchups.

Friday Night Drive Podcast released Episode 389 today previewing Illinois high school football Week 7 while hosts Josh Welge and Steve Soucie break down playoff bracket implications and key matchups.

Joliet West beat Plainfield North yesterday by scores of 25-12, 18-25, 25-18 and extended their win streak to 14 matches.

The Tigers used strong serving & teamwork to pressure their opponents throughout the game.