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1. Judge orders Joliet man held pre-trial on fleeing charge after I-355 chase (dupagepolicyjournal.com) — A Joliet resident from the 1800 block of East Washington Street is being held without pre-trial release after authorities say he led police on a high-speed chase from I-355 to an I-80 weigh station. DuPage County prosecutors allege the 30-year-old, already on pre-trial release and parole for prior offenses, removed a GPS tracker and drove dangerously before running out of gas and being arrested.
2. Jackson Street Bridge in Joliet shutting down for 5 nights, starting Monday (shawlocal.com) — If you drive through downtown Joliet, expect overnight closures of the Jackson Street bridge over the Des Plaines River from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Monday through Friday, October 12–16. IDOT crews will repair corrosion on the bridge's structural steel, so plan extra travel time and consider alternate routes around the river during those nights.
3. Joliet Catholic Academy Sets Fall Dates for Open Houses and Entrance Exams (shawlocal.com) — Families in Joliet considering high school options can tour Joliet Catholic Academy at open houses on November 8 and 10, then register eighth graders for entrance exams on December 5 or 12. Pre-registration and a $30 testing fee are required, and results help determine course placement and merit scholarship eligibility for future JCA students.
4. Local Announcement: Manteno Veterans Home Needs Donations - Drop Off in Joliet or New Lenox Until October 26, 2026 (patch.com) — Joliet residents can support veterans at the Manteno Veterans Home by dropping off wish-list donations at the Stone City VFW on Stone City Drive now through October 26, 2026. New Lenox American Legion is also collecting items, which will be delivered in person to Manteno the following day to directly benefit local veterans in need.
5. State giving more than $553,000 to support tourism in the Joliet area (shawlocal.com) — Joliet is set to benefit from more than $553,000 in state tourism funding, including $70,000 for a "Joliet: An Exit Worth Taking" marketing campaign. Additional grants to the Heritage Corridor tourism bureau will support Route 66 projects and broader promotion of Joliet's attractions and local businesses during the Route 66 centennial.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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