The Joliet West football program didn't have to cast a wide net to find someone who relished the opportunity to run its program. Dan Tito, the school's defensive coordinator last season, was approved as the next head coach of the Tigers on Tuesday.

Joliet West coach Bill Lech elected to step down from his position at the school last week.

Meet the Herald-News Fall 2021 All-Area Football Team.

Get ready for Week 9 with our game previews from around Will County and the Joliet area.

The 11 best on offense and defense for Week 8 of the fall football season in northern Illinois, as voted on by you

Things haven't gone to plan for the Joliet West football team this season, but the Tigers finally had a day where a lot went right in a 41-6 win over district rival Joliet Central on Saturday.

Get ready for Week 8 with our game previews from around Will County and the Joliet area.

They didn't get an offensive touchdown until the second half, but the Plainfield Central football team improved to 4-1 on the season with a win over Joliet West on Friday.

Sports reporter Jeff DeGraw has live coverage from Friday night’s Plainfield Central vs. Joliet West football game here