Good morning, Joliet.

Joliet Park District will spend $2.1 million to build heated hitting bays at Inwood Golf Course in summer 2027 after a split 3+2 board vote, and officials expect the project to recoup its costs in 10 years.

State Sen. Rachel Ventura and WTTW Channel 11 will host an event at Bicentennial Park on Tuesday, Oct.

13 from 6 to 8 p.m. to help young people learn about active participation in democracy using a film and panel discussion + Q&A session.

On Friday, Oct. 2, Bishop McNamara defeated undefeated Wheaton Academy 34-28 at Bishop McNamara High School in a Chicagoland Christian Conference football game; Malachi Lee scored a 96 yard touchdown run during the contest.

In a Friday night game at Ray Klootwyk Field, Oswego beat Joliet West 66-21 with nine players scoring and three seniors (including Aiden Lopez) earning their first varsity touchdowns, setting a promising tone for the Panthers on offense and defense.

Joliet Catholic won 38 to 14 on Friday night by using a strong running game to open up its play action and keep St. Patrick off balance.

The win boosted the team as it prepares to play Mount Carmel at home and face IC Catholic Prep on the road.

Jack Murphy led Lincoln-Way East to a 42-0 win over Lincoln-Way Central on Friday night as he caught eight passes for 167 yards and two touchdowns.

He returned after a hamstring injury to help his team dominate the SouthWest Suburban Conference game.

Kevin Newberry reported local IHSA Week 7 football scores + wins for Morris, Lincoln-Way East, and Joliet Catholic.

The matchups featured Plainfield North's 27-6 win over Plainfield East and other notable performances in Will and Grundy counties.