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Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At the Tuesday meeting, community members spoke about the unclear future of Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and its community theater—raising concerns over the park manager's unexplained leave and the possibility of changing the theater's use. City officials confirmed the park will remain but have not shared details on the manager’s status or any changes to its programming. Herald-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Cast members from the Emmy-nominated show 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?' will perform a new improv tour called 'Whose Live Anyway?' at the Rialto Square Theatre on Oct. 31. The 90-minute show – which invites audience suggestions and carries a PG-13 warning – will offer live comedy with tickets starting at $56. Herald-News
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bolingbrook boys soccer won a key 2-0 game over Joliet West, moving up in the Southwest Prairie Conference standings. Coach Nick Trotter said his team played well with strong plays from Brayan Araujo and Alex Diaz—boosting their postseason hopes. Herald-News
- ➤ With three weeks left in the regular season, Illinois Valley football teams face mixed playoff fates—Morris has locked in a spot while Seneca and Amboy/LaMoille/Ohio are secure and teams like Marquette and Princeton still need key wins to advance. Herald-News
- ➤ With three weeks left to earn postseason spots, many Suburban Life teams are preparing for Week 7 games as playoff hopes remain high. Teams like Glenbard West, Montini and Riverside-Brookfield are locked in while others such as Downers Grove South must improve — the final stretch will decide the playoff field. Herald-News
- ➤ The Friday Night Drive Power Rankings show that top teams remain competitive as new teams join and some schools change positions. Brother Rice dropped to No. 5 and Morris made its debut at No. 23—details that reflect shifts in team standings. Herald-News
- ➤ Hosts Steve Soucie and Josh Welge preview week 7 of Illinois high school football on the Friday Night Drive podcast—discussing how playoff brackets might take shape. They explain key matchups and game strategies that could set the stage for playoff contenders. Herald-News
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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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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.
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