Good morning, Joliet.

Joliet Public Schools District 86 held its annual Principal for a Day Celebration today as community and business members shadowed 21 school principals and helped with student arrival, morning announcements, classes, lunch, and recess duties + getting a firsthand look at school operations.

Lincoln-Way West’s boys soccer team, seeded 12th, beat top seed Stagg 1-0 in the Class 3A Joliet West Sectional when Cohen Cox scored in the first half with help from Michael Sallese; they will play Saturday against the winner of Wednesday's game between Lincoln-Way Central and Lincoln-Way East.

Joliet West defeated Joliet Central 25-15, 25-12 on Tuesday to extend their winning streak to 17 games and improve their record to 33-3, setting up a postseason win.

The Tigers will meet Yorkville in the Oswego East Regional finals on Thursday at 6 p.m.—a key matchup in their playoff run.

Tehya Knapp led Yorkville to a 25-21, 16-25, 25-22 win over Oswego East in the Class 4A regional semifinal with two early third-set kills and two more to set match point—helping the team rally from an early deficit.

The Foxes will face Joliet West in the regional final on Thursday.

Morton Mustangs beat Downers Grove South 2-1 on Tuesday to advance to Saturday's sectional final.

Several regional volleyball teams, including winners from Timothy Christian and Nazareth, also secured their victories in Tuesday's matchups.

Plainfield North rallied late to defeat Lincoln-Way Central 25-21, 19-25, 25-19 in Tuesday night’s regional semifinal on the Knights’ court—key plays from Rylee Richards helped the Tigers advance to face Lockport in Thursday’s championship game.

Montini shut out St. Laurence 23-0 to win the CCL/ESCC White Division title and extend its 19-game win streak, while Joliet Catholic beat Providence 30-27 to secure the Orange Division title and a playoff berth on Friday.

St. Patrick defeated St. Viator 44-21 (claiming the Purple Division title), and Marian Catholic, Carmel and Brother Rice also won key games (sealing their division crowns).

The Daily Journal report shows that 10 of 15 area schools made the playoffs, with Bradley Bourbonnais, Kankakee and Bishop McNamara marking a first for city schools by reaching the postseason together.

Wilmington's Wildcats recorded a dominant win over Coal City with over 500 rushing yards and Herscher will face Bishop McNamara in the first round playoff game on Friday.

Yachtley Crew Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Rialto Square Theatre — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of soulful music from Yachtley Crew at the historic Rialto Square Theatre.

Whose Live Anyway?

7:30-9 p.m. — Rialto Square Theatre — Ticketed event — Enjoy 90 minutes of hilarious improv from the cast of Whose Line Is It Anyway?.

Steve Hackett: The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway Celebration

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Rialto Square Theatre — Tickets from $32.50 — Celebrate 50 years of The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway with Steve Hackett's legendary guitar and great Genesis hits.

The Red Roses in Concert

7-10 p.m. — Joliet Area Historical Museum — $13-$15 — Experience the best of rock and indie hits performed live by The Red Roses band in a historic setting.

Elmo and Friends Say Hello

2-3:30 p.m. — Rialto Square Theatre — Tickets start at $32.50 — Experience an interactive adventure with Elmo, Abby Cadabby, and Cookie Monster featuring songs, dance, and family fun.

Clint Black Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Rialto Square Theatre — Tickets start at $48 — Experience the hits of Clint Black, a country music legend with over 22 #1 singles.

Jools TV Live

1-2:30 p.m. — Rialto Square Theatre — Tickets start at $25 — Experience innovative children's media with colorful animation and positive storytelling for the whole family.

Swan Lake by International Ballet Stars

2:00 – 3:30 PM — Rialto Square Theatre — Tickets from $32.50 — Experience a breathtaking ballet performance featuring Tchaikovsky’s iconic score and a diverse cast of international dancers.

A Motown Christmas

7-8:30 p.m. — Rialto Square Theatre — Tickets starting at $54 — Celebrate the holiday season with the unforgettable Motown sound and festive classics.

Brad Williams Comedy Show

7-8:30 p.m. — Rialto Square Theatre — Tickets from $29.50 — Experience the hilarity of one of the funniest comedians in the country.