Good morning, Joliet.

Joliet’s Stone City VFW Post 2199 held a Veterans Day flag ceremony on Nov.

11, offering a free community luncheon and health screening. The post has been under new leadership of U.S. Army veteran Jose Guzman since last June.

Providence girls volleyball beat Washington 25—21, 25—18 on Monday night to break a two-year loss streak in the supersectional and advance to Friday’s state semifinals at Illinois State University’s CEFCU Arena.

The team, led by Abbey Knight and Demi Carbone, will face Nazareth Academy at 4 p.m.

Hosts Matt Rodewald and Steve Soucie of the Friday Night Drive podcast reviewed the second round of the Illinois high school football playoffs in Episode 339 and noted that private schools flexed their muscle during the games.

Several ranked teams were eliminated in the second round of the playoffs, shifting the Friday Night Drive Power Rankings significantly.

Downers Grove North jumped from No. 19 to No. 10, Fremd moved from No. 17 to No. 12, Bolingbrook rose from No. 25 to No. 16, and new teams—Lake Zurich, St. Francis, Hersey, and St. Rita—entered the ranking list.

The All-City football season ended in historic fashion as Bishop McNamara, Bradley-Bourbonnais and Kankakee lost their playoff games on Saturday while Coal City and Wilmington advanced with record-setting wins.

Teams set new milestones with playoff wins and a combined 26 victories — the second-most total in local history.

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.

Chris Young: It Must Be Christmas

7:30-9 PM — Rialto Square Theatre — Tickets from $49 — Celebrate the holiday spirit with an acoustic evening featuring Christmas classics and special guest Marynn Taylor.

Home Free Holiday Tour

6:00-7:30 p.m. — Rialto Square Theatre — Tickets start at $43 — Experience an unforgettable evening of heartwarming holiday harmonies with award-winning a cappella group Home Free.

Poultry and Pie Predictor 4 Mile Run

8:40-10:30 AM — Pilcher Park Nature Center — Registration fees apply — Celebrate Thanksgiving with a fun run tradition in Joliet's scenic park.

Teddy Bear Tea

9:30-11 a.m. — Rialto Square Theatre — $35 adults & $30 children — Enjoy a festive brunch with St. Nick and a keepsake teddy bear.

Chicago Festival Ballet: The Nutcracker

2:00 – 3:30 PM — Rialto Square Theatre — Tickets start at $24 — Experience a delightful holiday ballet filled with magical adventures and exquisite performances.