Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, Aug. 7 through Aug. 12

Did anyone else's week fly past?

And if I thought this past week sped by, listen to my schedule for today: meetings/interviews (all-in-person) at 9:45, 10:30, 11, noon, 1:30, 3 and then teaching tonight at 6:30. Oh, and I'm also the weekend editor with two appointments tomorrow and a story for Monday that needs writing and submitting.

WHEW!

But I still plan to spend one dedicated hour to Before the Blood. That's reasonable, don't you agree?

And now for something completely real.

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 throughout 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.

Another option: I do post the briefs and calendars on Twitter during the week, so you're welcome to follow me at @Denise_Unland61.

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

Joliet foster mom brightens lives of kids not in her care  (VIDEO EXTRA)

Janet Palkon’s Project Me provides supplies for kids in need

The Joliet woman collects suitcases and backpacks, which she fills with personal care supplies and small games for kids entering the foster care system.

http://www.theherald-news.com/2016/08/04/joliet-foster-mom-brightens-lives-of-kids-not-in-her-care/a2qcytt/


Joliet woman grew the love in her family  (VIDEO EXTRA)

Angie Sanchez embraced life with openness

As a baby, Angie was giggly and lovable, two traits intact even after the strokes affected Angie’s ability to think, talk and reason as she had in the past.

http://www.theherald-news.com/2016/08/05/joliet-woman-grew-the-love-in-her-family/a6tsnd7/

Pets of the Week: Aug. 8

Click on the caption of each photo to find out about that pet, including where he or she can be adopted.

http://www.theherald-news.com/2016/08/04/pets-of-the-week-aug-8/a28deqw/

Plainfield Catholic school has its first campus minister in Crest Hill resident

Crest Hill man is St. Mary Immaculate Parish School’s first campus minister

“I think it’s extremely important, especially in today’s society, for students to see a young person strong in his faith, implementing it and living out what the Gospels are telling us or Pope Francis is saying in his weekly homilies,” Christopher Hueg said.

http://www.theherald-news.com/2016/08/10/plainfield-catholic-school-has-its-first-campus-minister-in-crest-hill-resident/atahuv3/

Joliet preschooler is winning pageant titles  (VIDEO EXTRA)

Joliet couple feels pageant competitions can help develop character

“She’s not going to get special treatment because she’s queen,” her mother Lucia Williams said. “I try to teach her that the purpose of the crown is not to be all ‘high and mighty,’ but to be kind and help others. Eventually, we’d like to help her find a platform she can focus on.”

http://www.theherald-news.com/2016/08/04/joliet-preschooler-is-winning-pageant-titles/avo0vw5/