Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of October.
Good morning, Joliet.
🏘️ Community
Joliet Park District will host its annual Airport Festival on Sunday, Oct.
18 at Joliet Regional Airport (4000 W. Jefferson St.) from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will offer airplane and helicopter rides, a pancake breakfast, and a classic car show to spark interest in aviation.
💼 Business
A new tire shop called Just Tires opened Sept.
23 at 112 N Larkin Ave and offers a broad range of Goodyear and Cooper tires along with oil changes, wheel alignments, and brake service. Customers receive a complimentary courtesy tire and maintenance inspection with any service.
🎭 Culture
United European Ballet Company will perform Cinderella at Rialto Square Theatre downtown at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov.
3—featuring elaborate set designs and European costumes for all ages. Tickets start at $45.
🎓 Education
Joliet Public Library will expand resources for Spanish-speaking residents with a new Spanish book club, extra free English classes, and one-on-one tutoring at both branches.
The update aims to boost language skills and community connection (the press release outlines expanded materials and bilingual storytimes).
🏈 Sports
Lockport’s football team won 35-0 over Waubonsie Valley on Friday night in Aurora.
The win helped them overcome an 0-3 start and set a positive tone for their playoff hopes.
St. Ignatius gained 382 rushing yards to beat Providence Catholic 53-33 on Friday night in New Lenox while clinching the Chicago Catholic League Orange division.
IC Catholic Prep outplayed Joliet Catholic with a strong defense and a 93-yard touchdown run to win the CCL White title on Friday, Oct.
16 at Plunkett Athletic Complex in Elmhurst — the win secured a playoff bye.
Lyons Township won 12–6 in the state quarterfinal in Willowbrook thanks to a strong defense led by Margeaux Dvorak — their win sends them to semifinals against Prospect at noon today.
St. Bede defeated St. Teresa 30-22 Friday with a strong ball-control offense — matching their best regular-season win total since 2021 — and they now hold a three-game winning streak as they build momentum for the playoffs.
Joliet West defeated Plainfield Central in the final regular season game Friday, Oct.
16 in Joliet. Plainfield Central’s Tommy Morrisette gained an early first down on a quarterback keeper that set the game’s pace.
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