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Joliet
Friday, October 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, a funeral service is held in Joliet for U.S. Army Pfc. Vincent A. Vega, a Korean War soldier whose remains were positively identified. He will be escorted at 10 a.m. from Tezak Funeral Home to St. Joseph Catholic Church plus the final ceremony takes place at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Herald-News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Romeoville High School will host the eighth annual Spartan Classic band competition Saturday at Romeoville stadium—nine bands will perform with the Romeoville band playing at 3:30 p.m. and awards given later; entrance fees support the school band. Herald-News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Illinois has been extremely hot and dry since August—nearly the entire state shows abnormal dryness and rising fire risks, and Joliet officials warn residents to follow burn bans and safety rules when burning outdoors. Herald-News
- ➤ Conservationists in Joliet, including Joliet Junior College professors and local youth programs, honor Jane Goodall for her trailblazing work protecting wildlife and inspiring environmental education. They say her legacy encourages ongoing community efforts in conservation and local projects like the Fox River Initiative. Herald-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city of Joliet opened the application period on Wednesday for its Residential Snow Removal Program for residents 62 or older or with physical disabilities who need driveway and sidewalk shoveling during snow accumulations of three inches or more — the service is provided on a first-come, first-served basis using federal funds. Herald-News
- ➤ Senator Patrick Joyce said he has supported many projects that improve roads and community programs to help families and workers. He noted a $3.5 million resurfacing project on Illinois 113, nearly finished repairs on Illinois Route 53, a new $9 million bus garage, and the reopening of rental aid for families — all steps to boost local travel safety and job training. Herald-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Silver Cross Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine received dual awards from RestorixHealth—one for Clinical Distinction and one for Excellence in Patient Satisfaction—to honor its high-quality wound care and patient service. Herald-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, Joliet West girls volleyball swept Plainfield South 25—15, 25—10 as Lexie Grevengoed led the Tigers with five kills while the team earned a Southwest Prairie Conference win. Other region teams such as Lockport and Morris also posted wins in volleyball, and Joliet West edged Joliet Central 2—1 in a crosstown boys soccer match. Herald-News
- ➤ Joliet West ended its regular season with a 46-0 win over Joliet Central as quarterback Maya Zanzola threw four touchdown passes and a receiver scored—securing a postseason spot. The team will play Tuesday in the Kankakee Regional while Central, now 1-16, will begin its flag football postseason Monday—setting the stage for regional matchups. Herald-News
- ➤ Local high school football games are set for Friday night with key matchups that could shift playoff chances; Lincoln-Way Central will face Bradley-Bourbonnais at 7:30 p.m. and Lincoln-Way West will meet DeKalb at 7 p.m. — other contests include games like Naperville Central vs Lockport and Metea Valley vs Lincoln-Way East that will test both teams' offense and defense. Herald-News
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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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