Good morning, Joliet.

The Forest Preserve District of Will County is asking volunteers to help with fall habitat projects starting Oct.8, with events including seed collection and brush control at multiple sites.

One event is set at Sugar Creek Preserve in Joliet on Nov.15 — register early as space is limited.

Minooka Junior High staff will face local first responders in a charity basketball game on Wednesday, Oct.

14 in the gym to raise funds for Pink Heals Joliet; doors open at 5:30 p.m. with tip-off at 6 p.m.

Louis Joliet Mall ownership announced that two new retailers have joined the mall.

Herencia Vaquera—a Western wear boutique that opened Aug. 19—and Miniso—a global lifestyle retailer occupying 16,600 sqft—are part of a new marketing push, and Kingdom Deli was added to the food court in July.

Downtown Joliet's Rialto Square Theatre will host Face 2 Face—a Tribute to Elton John and Billy Joel on Friday, Oct.

9. Tribute artists Mike Santoro and Ronnie Smith will perform classic hits with tickets starting at $29.50 available online or at the box office.

The Romeoville High School Marching Spartans will host the ninth annual Spartan Classic tomorrow at Spartan Stadium (100 N.

Independence Blvd) with 17 marching bands competing in three classes. Entrance fees range from $10 for students to $40 for a family package, and proceeds support the school's band program.

Sixteen Chicago Catholic League football teams have clinched playoff spots entering Week 7, with St. Rita and Marmion being the latest to reach three wins (expanding the playoff picture to 24 teams).

Scheduled games in October will determine further rankings.

Serena Huskers beat Plano Thursday night, 25-15, 25-20, to extend their winning streak to 11 matches — coach Chris Bjork credited the team’s seamless chemistry.

Bishop McNamara's girls flag football team earned its first playoff win on Oct.

1 at Bradley-Bourbonnais High School by beating Plainfield South 27-7. Quarterback Elle Weber threw two touchdowns and ran another as the team advanced in the regional tournament.

Joliet West flag football team made history with a 19-0 win over Normal West, marking the first postseason win in school history.

The Tigers will face top-seeded Bradley-Bourbonnais on Monday at 5 p.m. in the regional semifinals (a key step in their playoff push).

On Thursday, Minooka's boys soccer team won 3-2 over Yorkville with Jaedyn Davenport scoring twice, while the girls volleyball team defeated Romeoville, led by Charlotte Matejka's 12 kills; Lockport and Plainfield East flag football teams advanced to the regional semifinals and will face their next opponents on Monday.

Joliet Central defeated rival Joliet West 3-0 in a rainy match played Thursday, Oct.

1. Coach Ulises Ornelas said the win boosted the team’s momentum as goalie Chris Torres made key saves.

Hosts Russ Hodges and Steve Soucie preview Week 7 in the CCL on Friday Night Drive Podcast Episode 390, hinting at a potential new leader in high school football and offering detailed insights into upcoming games released today.

Steve Soucie highlights key high school football matchups set for today — including Providence at Mount Carmel at 7:30 p.m. and Lincoln-Way pair games, as teams aim to build playoff momentum for better bracket positioning.