Good News Happening in the Local Community

People often say the media only publishes negative news, but that's not true at all.

Even a pandemic can't stop good things from happening.

Here's a baker's dozen worth of examples.

I hope at least one of them gets you information you need or brightens your day.


Lockport publishes resident guide online

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/20/lockport-publishes-resident-guide-online/a703nko/


Hummingbirds, lizards and bats featured in Will County's forest  programs 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/20/hummingbirds-lizards-and-bats-featured-in-will-countys-forest-preserve-in-person-and-online-programs/a4jajev/


Health care workers received day of pampering, thanks to 2 L-W businesses 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/20/health-care-workers-received-day-of-pampering-thanks-to-2-l-w-businesses/awsmcqn/


Plainfield Park District named outdoor fitness grant recipient 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/20/plainfield-park-district-named-outdoor-fitness-grant-recipient/afbvpx4/


IDoA wants to protect seniors and adults with disabilities from abuse

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/20/idoa-wants-to-protect-seniors-and-adults-with-disabilities-from-abuse/a3nan67/


Crest Hill cadet in a key leadership position at West Point

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/20/crest-hill-cadet-in-a-key-leadership-position-at-west-point/als11jb/


Joliet D. 86 technology coordinator writes chapter in IDEA book 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/22/joliet-d-86-technology-coordinator-writes-chapter-in-idea-book/acnq106/


Joliet Central class of 1958 cancels 80th class reunion 

https://www.theherald-news.com/articles/2020/07/23/20c760a0323540aba3e6eeb304b927dc/index.xml


With COVID-19 safety measures, Edward Foundation golf outing set for Aug. 31 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/14/with-covid-19-safety-measures-edward-foundation-golf-outing-set-for-aug-31/af0nlkw/


Joliet Central class of 1958 cancels class reunion 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/23/joliet-central-class-of-1958-cancels-class-reunion/aj4bma4/


Forest Preserve of Will Country nature show debuts online and on TV 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/27/forest-preserve-of-will-country-nature-show-debuts-online-and-on-tv/ag6pss7/


Deadline approaching for Franciscan Sisters’ 3rd annual golf outing signup

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/26/deadline-approaching-for-franciscan-sisters-3rd-annual-golf-outing-signup/ayt7mqa/


Halestorm's Rialto concert rescheduled for 2021 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/27/halestorms-rialto-concert-rescheduled-for-2021/aafgc0l/

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