Basketball fans of a certain age will recognize the name and think of Roger Powell Jr., the former Joliet and Illinois star ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- This week, we feature Joliet Central High School ... appearance in April at a basketball game. By 1917, it was recognized as the finest high school band in the state.

Joliet Central collected a solid win over Springfield in a 56-45 verdict in an Illinois boys basketball matchup. Springfield authored a promising start, taking a 22-13 advantage over Joliet ...