Good morning, Joliet.

A family-owned restaurant from Country Club Hills that serves cheesesteaks and lemonade is coming to 201 N.

Ottawa St. in Joliet—its exact opening date remains unconfirmed. The new business replaces previous shops at the location.

Joliet residents will soon enjoy a Cathedral Area Preservation Association Beer Walk on Saturday, Oct.4 from 1 to 6 p.m. The Old Joliet Prison will host a 45th anniversary screening of The Blues Brothers on Saturday, Oct.4 at 7 p.m. — gates open at 4 p.m.

The Citizens Utility Board said ComEd electricity rates will be 10 to 15% higher this winter with an average increase of about $10.60 per month, even though the October rate is nearly 50% above last summer’s level.

The board advised consumers to avoid bad alternative supplier deals — saying ComEd is likely the best option despite the higher prices.

Joliet Central senior Madison King won the Will County Invite at Channahon Community Park on Wednesday evening by finishing the three-mile race in 18:21.23 with a 23.18-second lead over the runner in second place—she said she paced herself for a meet in Peoria on Saturday.

King celebrated her senior season milestone with a strong performance that set the stage for her final competitions.

After moving from Pennsylvania this summer, Nazareth senior quarterback Jackson Failla started his season with a 308-yard, six-touchdown game against Joliet Catholic—he quickly fitted in with teammates and eased his nerves to help the Roadrunners remain on track for the playoffs.

At Wednesday’s regional golf tournament at Green Garden, Lincoln-Way East won the team championship with a score of 296 in 18 holes while Tyler Rea claimed the individual title after a playoff with a 73 on his home course—Lincoln-Way Central, Lincoln-Way West and four Lockport golfers advanced to next week’s sectional at Wedgewood.

The latest Associated Press IHSA football polls for all eight classes were released Wednesday and rank the top high school teams—providing a current snapshot of football standings.

Week 6 football previews cover matchups such as Bradley-Bourbonnais at Lincoln-Way Central and Clifton Central at Westville with key stats and player highlights guiding teams' strategies—coaches expect adjustments based on recent wins and losses.

Upcoming games may shift playoff hopes as teams rely on strong offense and defense to boost their season records.

Stone & Steel Spooky 5K

8 a.m. — Joliet Downtown Property — Registration fee applicable — Dress in your best Halloween costume and run through historic Joliet.

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.

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.

Camping 101 Workshop

5:30-7 p.m. — Camp Bullfrog Lake — Free entry — Learn essential camping skills in a fun, informative workshop for all ages.

Jay White: The Sweet Caroline Tour

7-8:30 p.m. — Rialto Square Theatre — Tickets from $35 — Experience the world’s most authentic Neil Diamond concert celebration featuring Jay White and musical excellence.

Stayin Alive - Bee Gees Tribute

7:30-9 p.m. — Rialto Square Theatre — Tickets from $24.50 — Experience the ultimate homage to the Bee Gees with hits like 'Stayin' Alive' and 'How Deep Is Your Love'.

STEAM Spooktacular: Mystery at the Museum

11 AM – 2 PM — Joliet Area Historical Museum — Free entry — Solve a Halloween mystery while exploring interactive STEAM activities for family fun.

Bat: A Meat Loaf Celebration

7:30-9 p.m. — Rialto Square Theatre — $56, $45, $35 — Experience the only authentic reimagining of Meat Loaf's legendary music with his official band.

Yachtley Crew Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Rialto Square Theatre — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of soulful music from Yachtley Crew at the historic Rialto Square Theatre.

Whose Live Anyway?

7:30-9 p.m. — Rialto Square Theatre — Ticketed event — Enjoy 90 minutes of hilarious improv from the cast of Whose Line Is It Anyway?.