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Lockport hosted the 11th Annual Veterans Night Celebration before Friday nights basketball game. Photos by Laurie Fanelli for Shaw Local News Network.

Lockport defeats Lincoln-Way East 56-36 on veteran appreciation night at Lockport. Photos by Laurie Fanelli for Shaw Local News Network.

Joliet Central win a close dual meet against Joliet West 48-36. Photos by Laurie Fanelli for Shaw Local News Network.

Joliet Catholic dominates Lincoln-Way West 54-7 in a dual meet on Thursday evening. Photos by Laurie Fanelli for Shaw Local News Network.

Joliet West takes down Minooka 53-35 in a conference matchup. Photos by Laurie Fanelli for Shaw Local News Network.

Joliet Central coast to a 67-36 victory over Romeoville Thursday night. Photos by Laurie Fanelli for Shaw Local News Network.

Action from Friday nights Bolingbrook 69-59 win over Oswego East. Photos by Laurie Fanelli for Shaw Local News Network.

Romeoville still looking for first win after a 42-33 loss to Joliet West. Photos by Laurie Fanelli for Shaw Local News Network.

Providence and Washington competed in a 5A varsity football playoff game at Providence on Saturday, Nov. 15.

Members of the Texas National Guard continue to be stationed at the Joliet Local Training Area site for the Illinois National Guard at 20612 Arsenal Road in Elwood on Wednesday, Oct. 8.

The Grundy County Corn Festival capped off five days of events on Sunday with the annual Grundy County Corn Festival parade.

The Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s New Orleans North event was held at the Joliet Slammers stadium on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025. The evening had the feel of Mardi Gras with food, music, local art and the atmosphere of “The Big Easy.”

Hollywood Casino opened its new Joliet location in the Rock Run development at Interstates 55 and 80 in Monday, Aug. 11, 2025. People were waiting in line for the doors to open.

Fans brought their canine friends with them to the ballpark as part of a special promotion by the Joliet Slammers on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025.

AllenForce held a grand opening for its Veteran Wellness & Recreation Center at 3581 Hennepin Drive in Joliet on Friday, July 25, 2025. The center includes space for remote work, an activities area and a quiet wellness room.