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Steve Millar’s Daily Southtown baseball rankings and player of the week
Joliet Catholic and Lincoln-Way West switch spots at the top of the rankings, while Lincoln-Way Central makes big move. Lockport’s Colton Benaitis is the player of the week. Top 10 With records through Thursday and previous rankings in parentheses. 1. Joliet Catholic 24-2 (2) Sophomore infielder Lucas Simulick has 29 RBIs for Hilltoppers. 2. Lincoln-Way West 24-1 (1) After winning first 23 ...
Celebrating Local Achievements: Over 675 Students to Graduate at JJC’s 108th Commencement on May 17
Joliet Junior College (JJC) will hold its 108th commencement ceremony for the class of 2024 on Friday, May 17, at 4 p.m. The event is scheduled at the Event Center on the Main Campus, located at 1215 Houbolt Road. This year, over 675 students are set to graduate, making it one of the largest classes in the college's history.
Local Pride: Joliet Junior College Clinches Victory at National Landscape Competition
Joliet Junior College (JJC) won the landscape plant installation event at the 2024 National Collegiate Landscape Competition in Provo, Utah. The team, consisting of Anthony Syrigas, Daniel Kucharzak, and Edgar Portillo, competed against 45 other teams. They completed tasks involving soil grading, measuring, and planting in under two hours.
St. Francis Triumphs with Late Rally to Stay Perfect in CCAC Tournament
At the 2024 Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Baseball Tournament, the University of St. Francis baseball team won 6-1 against Saint Xavier University, maintaining its undefeated status. The game took place in Joliet, Illinois, where pitcher Sean Michalak led with a strong performance, allowing only six hits and no walks, and striking out three in a complete game.
Illinois elementary school evacuated after dozens get sick
WATERLOO, Ill. – First responders were called to Gardner Elementary School after at least a dozen students got sick at around 9:30 a.m. while practicing for a spring play. Following a check by utility crews, the building has received the all-clear. The school says that the evacuation was precautionary. They were concerned with, “kids in […]
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