Once Again, Catching Up With Stories in The Herald-News

Ohhhh, I've got to get better at posting these.

On the other hand, even I'm amazed at the wide variety of stories I'm able to find. I so love my job!



Doctors at Joliet health center distribute free books to patients

This just isn't another feel-good campaign. The simple act of reading, which is not so simple to some of these low-income patients, also helps these doctors to assess developmental milestones.

http://www.theherald-news.com/2014/09/08/doctors-at-joliet-health-center-distrbute-free-books-to-patients/as8vv6w/


An Extraordinary Life: Joliet man battled multiple sclerosis for 30 years, put family first

Furthermore, he was an immeasurable source of musical wealth, which greatly enhanced the services of a Crest Hill music store.

http://www.theherald-news.com/2014/10/03/joliet-man-battled-multiple-sclerosis-for-30-years-put-family-first/acieozs/


Plainfield respiratory therapist provides support to ALS patients.

And she explains the real benefits of the ice bucket challenge.

http://www.theherald-news.com/2014/09/17/plainfield-respiratory-therapist-provides-support-to-als-patients/a1c1wrk/


Romeoville native head chef at new downtown Joliet restaurant.

All menu items were developed from his private recipes, and he shares one variation in the story that is not on the menu.

http://www.theherald-news.com/2014/09/29/romeoville-native-head-chef-at-new-downtown-joliet-restaurant/a4cldku/


Joliet faith-based hotline helps callers in crisis

Originally developed as an emotional outlet for ordained Catholic priests, this hotline now receives calls from around the world, most of them not clergy.

http://www.theherald-news.com/2014/09/17/joliet-faith-based-hotline-helps-callers-in-crisis/a5rqv10/


Joliet Junior College to host second film festival
By Jeanne Millsap

Yes, the festival is past, but the benefits of attending one continue, all of which are explained here.

http://www.theherald-news.com/2014/10/15/joliet-junior-college-to-host-second-film-festival-this-weekend/ac1cfte/


Joliet grassroots fundraiser raises money for local organizations
By Mauverneen Blevins

Imagine nearly 1300 hundred women in witch costume milling the floors of a Victorian mansion. No? Actually, yes. It has to be seen to be believed.

http://www.theherald-news.com/2014/09/29/joliet-grassroots-fundraiser-raises-money-for-local-organizations/aljsruh/


An Extraordinary Life: Joliet golfer put God and neighbor first

She had a quality many people skip. Do you know what that is?

http://www.theherald-news.com/2014/10/14/an-extraordinary-life-accomplished-joliet-golfer-put-god-and-neighbor-first/andvw5p/


Doctors get firsthand education of nurses jobs at Joliet hospital
By Jeanne Millsap

And it wasn't quite what the doctors expected.

http://www.theherald-news.com/2014/09/17/doctors-get-firsthand-education-of-nurses-jobs-at-joliet-hospital/aa8nhr3/


New Joliet restaurant features gourmet handmade burgers and chips

Several reporters for The Herald-News decided to check it out yesterday, waited forty minutes in line, and left for somewhere else. This place is seriously that busy.

http://www.theherald-news.com/2014/10/21/new-joliet-restaurant-features-gourmet-handmade-burgers-and-chips/a4y414j/


Serbian Orthodox priest to retire after serving Joliet church for 40 years

This man has an amazing history and backstory. I was in awe listening to it.

http://www.theherald-news.com/2014/10/21/serbian-orthodox-priest-to-retire-after-serving-joliet-church-for-40-years/auod3n0/


Senior league at Joliet Town and Country Bowling has active members in their 80s and 90s.

And I do mean "active," folks. Like women in their 90s with macular degeneration who are bowling strikes. Like 80 and 90-year-old moaning about their 140 averages. I'm lucky to hit 140 on a good day.

http://www.theherald-news.com/2014/10/20/senior-league-at-joliet-town-and-country-bowling-has-active-members-in-80s-and-90s/aeemvyy/