Sunday, October 5, 2014

All Right, I've got to Get Better At This

So when I'm not writing vampire fiction, this is what I do. No, I'm not expecting readers to click on all of these stories, but scroll through them anyway. You just might find something that resonates with you.




Channahon woman finds entrepreneurial success

While laid off from her job this mom of five children started her own business.



An Extraordinary Life: Joliet man relished human interaction

Steve Peterson valued each human being he met and remembered personal details about their lives.


Joliet Job Corps students spend Saturdays at Joliet Township Animal Control

A photo gallery of how these young people spent their weekends and racked up a total of 1000 volunteer hours.


Plainfield teen fights Chiari malformation
By Jeanne Millsap

Who would have suspected her array of symptoms was caused by her brain descending from her skull?


Former Frankfort resident converts favorite recipes

When Rachel Buchanan-Savicz decided to shed excess pounds, she realized the trick to keeping that weight off would be finding a way to eat her favorite foods.


Joliet church has century of traditions, looks to the future

Members tend to stay for decades; the service is traditional; and the stained glass windows are breathtakingly beautiful. But this church is building new ministries, to adapt to a changing demographic.


Joliet art professor archives portraits of USF students, faculty and staff

Check out the gallery. Maybe someone you know is there.


Former Lockport resident changing young lives with foundation

This millionaire is giving back full four-year college scholarships to disadvantaged youth, all because someone believed in him first.


An Extraordinary Life: Joliet contractor lives old-fashioned values, had a sense of humor

And the grass was ALWAYS greener on his side...


Fundraising chairwoman for Shorewood shelter shares tips for successful fundraising

Purrfect for rescues and other non-profits. I even learned some good hints.


New Lenox hospital offers stem cell procedure for osteoarthritis of the knee
By Jeanne Millsap

When other options fail, this doctor has good news.


Six Lockport sweet shops host fundraiser for Shorewood foundation

Skip the bar runs. This event was fun for the entire family.


Latin Mass devotees find home at Rockdale church

Sunday Mass, as well as daily Mass, is offer in Latin. Get a glimpse at how that works with the video our web editor Chris LaFortune shot.


Joliet museum recreates historical Joliet nightclub for annual gala

The event was this past weekend (Timothy did some of the food prep), but check out some of the jazz greats Earl D'Amico once brought to town.


Annual Joliet rally focuses on hope, diminishing fear

The two speakers underscored the message with their presence. One was the mother of the victim; the other was the sister to the man sentenced to the murder.


An Extraordinary Life: Former Joliet woman was beyond generous

Those who knew Jennie best were not suprised by her generous posthumous gifts. Looking out for the welfare of others was typical Jennie.


Morris man reunited cat with Joliet owner

Yes, we found Hope, or, rather, Hope found this man...who found us...


CBS news correspondent to speak on Alzheimers in Romeoville
By Jeanne Millsap

"It stalks two." Powerful words, indeed. Read on!


Crest Hill Mediterranean and Indian restaurant caters to families

Yes, families, especially children, as well as people unfamiliar with the cuisine. How does Madi accomplish it by staying true to its heritage? One bite, and you'll see.


Joliet area organizations to host pet blessings

My print headline read: Making joyful barks and meows. But then, the scriptures say, "Let everything that hath breath, praise the Lord."


Former Crest Hill man performs in Broadway musicals

He made musical history in two of them. Can you guess which ones and why?


Joliet high school student spent summer in France, earned college credit
By Mauverneen Blevins

I took four years of French at Providence High School in New Lenox (back in the dark ages) and never had an experience like Melissa had. Jealous!


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