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Friday, December 19th, 2025
Good morning, Joliet. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of December.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bishop Ronald Hicks of Joliet was appointed by Pope Leo XIV as the next archbishop of New York on Dec. 18 — the Vatican confirmed his selection. He will soon assume his new role in the archdiocese. FOX 32
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Marc Silverman (local sports analyst) says the Bears will face the Packers on Saturday night at Soldier Field in a game promising strong home-field advantages and key run matchups, marking the biggest regular-season clash in a decade. Herald-News
- ➤ On Thursday, Dec. 18, Madelyn Kiper scored 27 points to lead Minooka girls basketball to a 54-37 win at Oswego (improving their record to 10-1), while teams from Bolingbrook, Gardner-South Wilmington and Morris also posted victories. Herald-News
- ➤ Joliet Central girls basketball team pulled away from Romeoville on Thursday with a 67-36 win at their home court, building a 19-point lead at halftime and relying on improved defense and rebounding as seniors Fowler and Wright added 21 and 18 points respectively. Herald-News
- ➤ Lincoln-Way East quarterback Jonas Williams broke IHSA career passing records and was named Herald-News Football Player of the Year despite missing two games with an ankle injury; he will begin USC spring practice in a couple of weeks to compete for the starting spot. Herald-News
- ➤ In a season review, the Herald-News sports staff selected their 2025 All-Area Football Team, highlighting top players from local high schools like Lincoln-Way East (Jonas Williams) and Providence (Broden Mackert). The announcement recognizes standout performers for their contributions on the gridiron this season. Herald-News
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.
~ Louisa May Alcott
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