Good morning, Joliet.

The Ingalls Park Athletic and Social Club Ladies Auxiliary is hosting a spaghetti dinner to benefit local athletics on Wednesday, Oct.

7 from 4 to 7 p.m. at 20 N. Park Road, with meals costing $15 per person and dine-in and carry-out options available.

Illinois lawmakers met with Gov. Pritzker, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, and Chicago Bears official Pat Ryan Thursday to discuss plans for keeping the Bears in the state and protecting taxpayers.

Lawmakers will review proposals in the fall veto session starting Nov. 17.

Effective Oct. 1, new federal rules mean some noncitizens may lose Medicaid coverage, which could affect thousands locally.

Residents should check their mail and contact their Medicaid provider (if they have concerns) as redetermination and work requirement changes begin on Jan. 1.

The White Sox won 3-0 yesterday in Game 1 of the ALDS against the Guardians with Murakami’s two-run homer and strong pitching from five starters + bullpen.

Game 2 is set for Monday at Progressive Field and Game 3 will be in Chicago on Wednesday.

Kendall County high school football teams wrapped up Week 7 with varied wins — Oswego beat Joliet West 66-21, Woodstock outpaced Sandwich 42-21, Plainfield South rallied past Yorkville 36-35, Woodstock North routed Plano 44-14, and Oswego East shut out Romeoville 42-0.

On Saturday, the Providence boys soccer team won 1-0 against St. Rita with Billy Savarino scoring and Aldo Dominguez assisting, while Joliet Central recorded a 3-0 shutout over Shepard; local high schools also competed in volleyball, football, and cross country meets with key finishes at Locktober Fest.