Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, Nov. 29 through Dec. 4

Coming into the home-stretch of a couple months of holiday hustle, features-wise, and I must say, I've learned to manage it much better than last year. Crazy, crazy busy, but love feeling so productive.

So for most of the hours of my day, what do I do?

Well, check out the health, faith, and arts and entertainment calendars. Three of them can be found at the link below. http://www.theherald-news.com/lifestyle/ Gotta Do It, runs each Sunday and often stays on the home page through the week.

Feature briefs for Tuesday (health), Thursday (faith), Friday (Arts and Entertainment), and Sunday (People) are also edited (texted and photos) by the lady of this blog, but only the stories have bylines.

And if you do peek at these stories, to quote our editor Kate Schott, "Thank you for reading The Herald-News." :)


Mokena man's products sold across the United States

Frustrated with keeping his holiday lights safe and dry from the elements, this man now has an award-winning product, several patents, and a profitable business.

http://www.theherald-news.com/2015/11/18/mokena-mans-products-sold-across-the-united-states/aupwr0z/


An Extraordinary Life: Joliet woman served with her hands, heart, and singing voice

She was the life of the party, according to her son-in-law, but not in an attention-grabbing way.

http://www.theherald-news.com/2015/11/20/joliet-woman-served-with-her-hands-heart-and-singing-voice/aepodaq/


Xenex robot xaps superbugs at Edward facilities in Plainfield and Naperville
By Jeanne Millsap

Move over, R2-D2. Make room for Snap, Crackle and Pop. 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2015/11/29/xenex-robot-zaps-superbugs-at-edward-facilities-in-plainfield-naperville/axip18d/


New Lenox pastor's kids' book and coloring book raise funds to help children.

“Why did God make mosquitoes to suck my blood?”

Because every creature needs something to eat in order to live, was the Rev. Dave Hedlin’s ready answer. (All 22 questions are illustrated with local teen artists).

http://www.theherald-news.com/2015/11/17/new-lenox-pastors-kids-book-and-coloring-book-raise-funds-to-help-children/abumv1u/


There's no place like gnome (the title in print)
Fresh touches mark '39th Annual Festival of Gnomes' in Joliet (VIDEO EXTRA)

Annual holiday show continually renews itself with old and new traditions

http://www.theherald-news.com/2015/12/01/fresh-touches-mark-39th-annual-festival-of-gnomes-in-joliet/aj6ycc3/