Story Round Up Catchup

My last Story Round Up before major "well woes," homelessness, and the like was September 6. Below are links to stories that have run since. Browse, click on what catches your attention, and, hopefully, be informed and/or inspired!


Caring for caregivers: Leeza Gibbons walk set for Sept. 21

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/22244917-423/caring-for-caregivers-leeza-gibbons-walk-set-for-sept-21.html


Channahon woman was said to be state's first female schoolbus driver

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/22383896-423/channahon-woman-was-said-to-be-states-first-female-school-bus-driver.html


Nose work benefits dogs in many ways

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/22403446-423/nose-work-benefits-dogs-in-many-ways-trainer-says.html


Stay involved with your special needs child's IEP

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/news/22545896-418/expert-stay-involved-with-your-special-needs-childs-iep.html


Passion planted: Young Scientist program inspires Joliet teen

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/22340021-423/passion-planted-young-scientist-program-inspires-joliet-teen.html


Joliet YMCA celebrates fitness fanatic's 90th birthday

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/22539978-423/joliet-ymca-celebrates-fitness-fanatics-90th-birthday.html


Mom loved Shorewood and helping others

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/22541307-423/an-extraordinary-life-mom-loved-shorewood-and-helping-others.ht


Horse-drawn caring: Channahon woman runs equine program

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/22555901-423/horse-drawn-caring-channahon-woman-runs-equine-therapy-program.html


History and headstones mix in Plainfield

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/22654008-423/history-and-headstones-mix-in-plainfield.html


Lockport man rides to raise scholarship funds

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/22652074-423/lockport-man-rides-to-raise-scholarship-funds.html


Mooseheart memories prove poetic for Sir Jim of Joliet

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/22652309-423/mooseheart-memories-prove-poetic-for-sir-jim-of-joliet.html


Funeral home owner was artist by nature

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/news/22690862-418/an-extraordinary-life-funeral-home-owner-was-an-artist-by-nature.html


Pet blessing

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/22745593-423/pet-blessing-event-set-for-oct-5.html


JJC hosts farm to fork market fundraiser dinner

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/22691575-423/jjc-hosts-farm-to-fork-market-fundraiser-dinner.html


Where hope meets action

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/22755010-423/where-hope-meets-action.html


Making darkness dwindle

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/22825220-423/making-darkness-dwindle-comedy-night-to-benefit-watts-of-love.html


Joliet library performance sets stage for young music students

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/22826737-423/joliet-library-performance-sets-stage-foryoung-music-students.html


Coat drive goal: provide warm fuzzy feeling

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/22653001-423/coat-drive-goal-provide-warm-fuzzy-feeling.html


Stacy Peterson's former pastor to speak at Take Back the Night event

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/news/22826598-418/stacy-petersons-former-pastor-to-speak-at-take-back-the-night-event.html


Philanthropist from Joliet had many sides

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/news/22839057-418/an-extraordinary-life-philanthropist-from-joliet-had-many-sides.html


Sock hop benefits Will County Humane Society

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/22747021-423/sock-hop-benefits-will-county-humane-society.html


New kid on the bike

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/22546006-423/new-kid-on-the-bike-elwood-woman-rolling-along-at-89.html


Curtain call for Rialto: rescuer Mavrich to be honored

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/22935442-423/curtain-call-for-rialto-rescuer-mavrich-to-be-honored.html


Fundraiser set for Manhattan teen battling cancer

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/22960107-423/fundraiser-set-for-manhattan-teen-fighting-cancer.html


A baby rescue and a reunion, 38 years later

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/22754526-423/a-baby-rescue-and-a-reunion-38-years-later.html


Medical center to honor volunteer mother of 10

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/news/22968891-418/an-extraordinary-life-medical-center-to-honor-volunteer-mother-of-10.html


Joliet doctor: rescuing cats gives purpose to my life

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/22968200-423/joliet-doctor-rescuing-cats-gives-purpose-to-my-life.html


Plainfield student an ambassador for Fuel Up to Play 60

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/22545905-423/plainfield-student-an-ambassador-for-fuel-up-to-play-60.html


Joliet duo hope to help others cope with death

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/22754786-423/joliet-duo-hope-to-help-others-cope-with-death.html


Author comes back for visit

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/23069905-423/author-comes-back-for-visit.html


Tablescapes charity is served: Big Brothers Big Sisters benefits

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/23090396-423/tablescapes-charity-is-served-big-brothers-big-sisters-benefits.html


Stellar athlete firefighter was humble family man

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/23082048-423/an-extraordinary-life-stellar-athlete-firefighter-was-humble-family-man.html


Coal City man sees nature as picture perfect

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/23095368-423/coal-city-man-sees-nature-as-picture-perfect.html


Ministry through media: Homer Glen woman produces CD, videos

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/23199190-423/ministry-through-media-homer-glen-woman-produces-cd-videos.html


Joliet man was in tune with music, family

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/23228278-423/an-extraordinary-life-joliet-man-was-in-tune-with-music-family.html


Animals rescuers' goal: make a difference

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/23225125-423/animal-rescuers-goal-make-a-difference.html


Plainfield YMCA shows off new wellness center

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/news/23228676-418/plainfield-ymca-shows-off-new-wellness-center.html


Musical presentation a cultural lesson for Plainfield students

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/23225219-423/musical-presentation-a-cultural-lesson-for-plainfield-students.html


Hitting the wall with works of art

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/23191981-423/hitting-the-wall-with-works-of-art.html