Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Joliet, Illinois across Nascar, Baseball, Soccer.
NASCAR announced that eero will become the entitlement partner for the 2026 Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway, renaming it the eero 400 and integrating the brand into a broader summer festival of racing and entertainment.
A snapshot of recent high school competitions featuring dominant performances by Lockport, Lincoln‑Way West, Naperville North and several local teams in soccer, water polo, softball, baseball and volleyball.
Valparaiso University announced a multi‑year contract extension for head coach Roger Powell Jr., whose recent on‑court achievements have reshaped the program’s trajectory.
A routine pit stop at Dover Motor Speedway turned perilous when a runaway cart threatened Fox Sports reporter Amanda Busick. Pit crew member Donovan Williams stepped in, sustaining injuries while protecting her, and both reflect on the narrow escape and the support that followed.