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Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Ta Canijo Family Reveals Tacos R Us On Route 6 Has Served Its Last Taco (patch.com) — Longtime Joliet favorite Ta Canijo is closing its original McDonough Street taco stand to the public, turning it into a central kitchen that will supply the chain's 11 other locations. The family thanks Joliet customers for a decade of support, highlights a new ordering app, and encourages locals to visit nearby spots as the brand continues expanding while keeping its roots in Joliet.
2. Joliet PD Announces 'Train Week' And Reminds Of Safety Near Track (wjol.com) — Joliet police are marking "Train Week" by warning residents to stay off railroad tracks and only cross at designated, signalized crossings. The department stresses that walking on or beside tracks is illegal and dangerous, especially with bikes, strollers, or wheelchairs, and urges everyone to follow signals and avoid bridges, tunnels, and rail yards around town.
3. Illinois teen shot with suspected air rifle after TP prank, deputies say (kwqc.com) — A 17-year-old was hospitalized after being shot in the chest, likely with a high‑powered air rifle, during late‑night toilet‑papering near Byrum Road and Helmar Lane in Joliet. Deputies say two groups of teens were out pranking homes when an altercation escalated, and the sheriff is warning Joliet youth that TP pranks can quickly turn dangerous as the investigation continues.
4. Will County property transfers: Sept. 14 to 20 (shawlocal.com) — Joliet homeowners and buyers can see exactly what nearby properties sold for, including prices, square footage, and bedroom counts for dozens of recent sales across town. The full Will County transfer list also shows trends in surrounding communities, giving Joliet residents a clear snapshot of current home values and market activity during the week of Sept. 14.
5. Historical covers for Sept. 27: Joliet's new city plan (shawlocal.com) — A look back at a 1910 Joliet Evening Herald front page highlights a "New City Plan" focused on improving the city's water supply and tracking contentious council debates. The piece also samples Sept. 27 covers from other Illinois papers, offering historical context on how local and national issues were presented over time.
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