Good morning, Joliet.

The Friends of the Joliet Public Library will host a fall book sale from Friday, Oct.

23 to Sunday, Oct. 25 at Black Road Branch, 3395 Black Road, featuring a members-only event on Friday and public sales Saturday and Sunday.

State Sen. Rachel Ventura announced more than $86,848 in state grants from the Illinois Arts Council Agency for local arts groups in the 43rd District.

The funds will support free arts programming, youth employment projects & community development among 10 organizations, a school district and an individual artist.

The Joliet Fire Department will join a paramedic training program that doubles slots from 50 to 100 with classes in Joliet, Morris and New Lenox next year.

Council votes today on a lease to secure classroom space at the Franciscan Learning Center (USF) along U.S. Route 30.

Richland School District 88A in Crest Hill is asking voters to approve a Nov.

3 referendum to raise funds and prevent cuts — measures that could restore programs. It will hold meetings today at 5 p.m. at media center and Oct. 29 at 6 p.m. at the White Oak Library.

On Oct. 5, a three-bedroom home at 2905 Carol Drive in Joliet sold for $400,000.

Built in 2004, the house features three bathrooms, central A/C, and an attached garage on a 7,755 sqft lot.

Podcast hosts Steve Soucie and Matt Rodewald of Friday Night Drive discussed Week 9 Illinois high school football and previewed the opening round of the IHSA playoffs - outlining key matchups for local teams.

Coal City defense held Wilmington scoreless 14–0 on Friday night and earned the Illinois Central Eight Conference championship.

Twenty of 23 IHSA teams are set for the playoffs, including an undefeated Morris team that overcame a halftime deficit through big second-half plays — setting the stage for Week 10.

Twenty-one Chicago Catholic League teams have qualified for the 2026 IHSA football playoffs with 13 playing in the opening round on Friday and Saturday — and eight receiving byes; matchups include Neuqua Valley at Marist and Bradley-Bourbonnais at Joliet Catholic.