Tuesday, November 24, 2020

The (Overall) Good News in our Community: More Than 30 Pieces to Inspire You

With Thanksgiving Day just a couple days away, and looking very different for many people this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it's good to remember we can still give thanks.

For instance, good people are still doing good things on the local level. Here are some examples:


Joliet Catholic Academy hosted 'Meet the Angels and Hilltoppers' event for 7th and 8th-graders

Silver Cross Charity Golf (un) Outing Raises $116,550 for heart care @SilverCrossHosp 

PHSCC French Club encourages exercise via Tour de Plainfield

Terri King and Teena Mackey honored for their roles with NAMI Will-Grundy

Joliet resident sworn in as a midshipman at United States Merchant Marine Academy

Local churches donate to D. 86 in Joliet

Joliet Catholic Academy Habit for Humanity Club organizes Operation Takeout 

Plainfield special education students visit grocery store virtually 

Boy Scouts refresh veterans monument at Oakwood Cemetery in Joliet

Administrators from D. 86 in Joliet featured at IASB meeting 

Shorewood offers more assistance to small businesses: $350,000 grant pool now available

Kiwanis helped MorningStar Mission in Joliet prepare for winter

2 Troy 30-C school board members achieve 'Master Board Member' status

Joliet Public Library offering Veteran and Armed Forces library cards 

Food distribution held at Plainfield Church 

Girl Scouts open micro food pantry in Romeoville

Brian Bessler receives Allen Award for Service to the Community

Aldi opened #Shorewood location Thursday

Shorewood-Troy Public Library open by appointment only for lobby Grab-N-Go pick up

Minooka woman’s coyote photo captures October Forest Preserve photo contest win 

New commissioner appointed to Plainfield Park District board 

Troy 30-C schools pay tribute to veterans - even with no group activities 

Lockport installs electric vehicle charging station

Bolingbrook Historical Museum showcases city's diversity

Will County recycling specialist elected to state, national roles

Frankfort Arts Association hosting exhibit at Frankfort Village Hall

Plainfield High School-Central Campus archer earns spot national team

Retired Plainfield Park District commissioner recognized for service 

Plainfield North HS NHS's annual walk-a-thon raises $4K for Ronald McDonald House 


And some reminders that COVID-19 is still in our midst (and the response from local organizations):

IDNR closes CWD check stations for 2020 firearm deer season

Pace to temporarily close indoor spaces at Plainfield transportation center: Buses will continue to serve this location

I've been exposed to COVID-19, now what? Edward-Elmhurst Health answers that question - and more 

Troy 30-C school board pushes back full hybrid transition by 2 weeks

COVID hospitalizations up 400% at Morris Hospital: Morris Hospital has already canceled 3 surgeries necessitating overnight stays



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