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Joliet Athlete Helps Sky To Victory, Ax Throwing Fundraiser

Here are four local stories you don't want to miss today in Will County.

Candace Parker #3 of the Chicago Sky hugs teammate Allie Quigley #14 as they watch the end of the game against the Phoenix Mercury during Game Three of the 2021 WNBA Finals at Wintrust Arena on Oct. 15 in Chicago. The Sky defeated the Mercury 86-50.
Candace Parker #3 of the Chicago Sky hugs teammate Allie Quigley #14 as they watch the end of the game against the Phoenix Mercury during Game Three of the 2021 WNBA Finals at Wintrust Arena on Oct. 15 in Chicago. The Sky defeated the Mercury 86-50. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

WILL COUNTY, IL — Here are four local stories you don't want to miss today in Will County:


1. Joliet's Allie Quigley Wins WNBA Crown For Chicago Sky

Joliet has the motto, "City of Champions" and Joliet basketball star Allie Quigley made her hometown proud, winning the WNBA championship for her Chicago Sky. Quigley had a huge role in Sunday's Sky victory. MORE.

Find out what's happening in Homer Glen-Lockportfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Find out what's happening in Homer Glen-Lockportfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Lockport Township High School student Robby Meyers hasn't just been busy with junior year, he's been writing. The teen recently self-published a compilation of short stories he wrote in middle school. MORE.

Check out more local news on Homer Glen-Lockport Patch.


3. Lemont Firefighter, K-9 Pass Disaster Search Team Certification

After over a year of training, Lemont Fire Protection District firefighter Rami ElShareif and his K-9 partner, Magnus, have received their national certification as a disaster search team. MORE.

Check out more local news on Lemont Patch.


4. Ax Throwing Will Raise Money For PCHS Athletic Booster Club

Want to throw some axes and fundraise for the Plainfield Central High School Athletic Booster Club? Both can be done at the club's "Bury The Hatchet Halloween Social" planned for Oct. 23.MORE.

Check out more local news on Plainfield Patch.


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