Homer Glen-Lockport Patch

One of your neighbors published an article in the Community Corner section. Read their story on Patch. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.) trib.al/EZiswQN

The program encourages visitors to experience 10 of Will County's best trails during their fall splendor and runs from Sept. 1 to Nov. 30. trib.al/thdOTIW

The free, all-ages hike is scheduled for 8 to 10 a.m. on Aug. 27. trib.al/FORcsuy

Both historic Route 66 and the Rialto Square Theater will celebrate their 100-year anniversaries in 2026, Joliet officials noted. trib.al/eHhJFg9

Finding the Help You Need at Victorian Village trib.al/xeZB6vK

Auditions will be held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday and from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday at the Dellwood Park Community Center. trib.al/WzRwzob

The Norton Opera House was built in 1882. trib.al/4C2I8Mp

Houge was arrested after an alert off-duty Joliet officer saw him dining at a McDonald’s on Route 59 in Joliet, Shorewood police noted. trib.al/LJQUU1M

As kids head back to school this week, the sheriff's office said officers will be patrolling and present at the schools during the day. trib.al/auEgp0R

The department said the free class is held once a week, and meets every Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m., from Sept. 1 to Nov. 17. trib.al/qlGMT4a

Will County sheriff's deputies will be at the Dunkin' at 14135 S. Bell Road in Homer Glen from 5 a.m. to noon. trib.al/AqzCW5b

Around 1 a.m. Joliet police were sent to the Louis Joliet Mall parking lot near the Cinemark movie theater to arrest Jeffrey Hlavatovic. trib.al/Sx0uHaU

Joliet's City Council will vote Tuesday night whether to approve a liquor license for Phil Petrakos, who also owns Phil's Corner bar. trib.al/YBoqEJR

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information. trib.al/LQRzX6h

The Blues Brothers return to Old Joliet Prison for this weekend's festival featuring one live performance by Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi. trib.al/h6mzIA1

Answer your neighbor's question on Patch. (This post was contributed by a community member.) trib.al/Z08KOxB

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois. trib.al/OENc9TG

The officer suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital. trib.al/QPsgCgy

One of your neighbors published an article in the Schools section. Read their story on Patch. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.) trib.al/lMkEkJj

The haunted houses kick off Sept. 30, and are held every Friday and Saturday through Oct. 29. trib.al/652spEJ