Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, July 25 through July 31

Good morning!

It has been a very, very very full week, and I'm running behind even this morning, so I'll make this brief.

Besides, I have eighteen pieces to share this morning (mostly stories, a mystery diner I edited, and two videos) - plenty of content to read without too much editorializing from me.

On my writing homefront: After I finish deadlines today, I hope to finish an editing project for a client and get half of the approximately 7,000 words left for my werewolf novel (Lycanthropic Summer) done this weekend.

I have a couple Cornell Dyer novels in progress, one of which I hope to nearly complete during the evenings next week.

If you wonder with all these updates if I do anything else but write, the short answer is, Yes, of course."

I'm a walker (eight to ten miles a day), and I lift light weights and do yoga. I engage with my family and friends (although my circle of close friends is extremely small because my family is so large - and family comes frist).

And I'm currently watching First Shop of Coffee Prince with Rebekah, one episode a night. It was one of her first K-Dramas over a decade ago when she first fell in love with Asian culture, and it's been on my wish list ever since she introduced me to Asian dramas a few years ago.

How's that?

Have a wonderful Friday: readers, writers, and BryonySeries fans.


Non-bylined features:

Search by topic (people, pets, A and E, faith, health, and food) at theherald-news.com.

Once a week, I do combine a week's worth into a single blog post.

Social media:

Daily updates: I do post the briefs on Twitter during the week, so you're welcome to follow me at @Denise_Unland61.

BryonySeries stuff: I post curated content relating to the BryonySeries at @BryonySeries. And assorted related content at www.facebook.com/BryonySeries.

And of course, please follow the adventures of Bertrand the Mouse on Instagram at bertrand_bryonyseries.

If you're a writer anywhere in the world, you're welcome to join WriteOn Joliet's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/writeonminooka/?ref=bookmarks. We're based in Joliet, Illinois, but we love to meet and interact with writers outside our area, too.

If you'd like to officially join WriteOn Joliet, we have two tiers of dues. We also have a marketing arm that's getting longer with each year. Check us out at writeonjoliet.com.

Upcoming BryonySeries events:

A full month of virtual events can be found at bryonyseries.com/fetes-and-feasts. 

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Digital divide won't hinder blended learning at D. 204 in Joliet
Superintendent said 2020-2021 school year builds on existing programs

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/06/digital-divide-wont-hinder-blended-learning-at-d-204-in-joliet/a1cz5h5/


LocalLit book spotlight: A fun collection of tall tales by a Plainfield author

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/23/locallit-book-spotlight-a-fun-collection-of-tall-tales-by-a-plainfield-author/aue022q/

And the review:

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/28/locallit-book-review-the-true-stories-of-ol-melvin-obadiah-perkins-macghee-and-other-characters-by-ken-mcgee-of-plainfield/ac6c1o/


He's 61 and biking 6,000 miles for breast cancer research
Alumnus from Lewis University in Romeoville hopes to raise $15,000

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/24/hes-61-and-biking-6-000-miles-for-breast-cancer-research/dqkbj52/


Pets of the Week: July 20

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/23/pets-of-the-week-july-20/dpdooyk/


Why you should check out the Joliet ReStore online store (and learn about "Savory Saturdays)

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/24/lil-debs-mobile-eats-coming-to-joliet-restore-on-saturday/a2lesfs/


Joliet single mom cut short COVID-19 hospital stay to care for kids
I said, ‘I can’t stay. I have four babies at home.' 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/27/joliet-single-mom-cut-short-covid-19-hospital-stay-to-care-for-kids/d6wh4lo/


An Extraordinary Life: Minooka woman's faith spanned 2 countries

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2020/07/26/72bcaaa960e34532a6e2927c535e04b1/index.xml?page=1


Pandemic PTSD is real and it can happen to you
Here are ways to protect yourself 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/26/pandemic-ptsd-is-real-and-it-can-happen-to-you/a6yj6l9/


New Lenox native rides solo for veterans who feel alone
Former sailor now raising awareness for mental health, suicide prevention 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/28/new-lenox-native-rides-solo-for-veterans-who-feel-alone/akbooua/


Free seeds in the mail? Don't open them, experts advise

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/29/free-seeds-in-the-mail-dont-open-them-experts-advise/a4g4x2y/


New Lenox native bikes cross-country and across countries during coronavirus
Graduate from L-W Central in New Lenox offers tips for safe travels 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/28/new-lenox-native-bikes-cross-country-and-across-countries-during-coronavirus/dkp36wn/


This program addresses health care disparity in 3 Will County zip codes and 1 school district 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/27/this-program-addresses-health-care-disparity-in-3-will-county-zip-codes-and-1-school-district/a3vl82/


Officials monitor COVID-19 data in #Frankfort after substitute prom in Indiana  

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/29/officials-monitor-covid-19-data-in-frankfort-after-substitute-prom-in-indiana/aw7y9gf/


Mystery Diner TomKelly's offers great food, Irish pub experience

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2020/07/28/586a254d2ca24730b97b7d0d17fc052e/index.xml?page=1


Plainfield firefighters rescue 9 #ducklings from storm drain

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2020/07/30/bf3852e162b44b9383034735e6504c53/index.xml?page=1


VIDEO: Plainfield firefighters rescue 9 ducklings from storm drain

I didn't take this video but watch it anyway. It's full of "awwww..."

https://www.theherald-news.com/video/id/90b63035-3f6a-4c56-8eb5-ad8b54a36b98.html


VIDEO: Why was that helicopter hovering over St. Joe's in Joliet?

https://www.theherald-news.com/video/id/a537b7d9-0857-4998-a304-f857f2fb7477.html

Illustration by Matt Coundiff for "Visage."