Community News: Jan. 10 and Jan. 11, 2019

Check out upcoming events, some good recipes, and the awesome things people are doing.

If you live within the Herald-News' coverage area (most of Will and Grundy counties in Illinois), and you'd like to share your organization's news or upcoming events, email the information to new@theherald-news.com.

Local arts and entertainment: Jan. 11 through Jan. 18 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/09/local-arts-and-entertainment-jan-11-through-jan-18/awgvgbu/

Joliet cathedral to host concert of Christmas music on Jan. 12

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/10/joliet-cathedral-to-host-concert-of-christmas-music-on-jan-12/aauej2m/

St. Nicholas visits Joliet on Dec. 6

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/10/st-nicholas-visits-joliet-on-dec-6/aeyrfw7/

Plainfield students take on the world

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/10/plainfield-students-take-on-the-world/aphivca/

Forest Preserve District of Will County plans more events around exhibit

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/10/forest-preserve-district-of-will-county-plans-more-events-around-exhibit/ahe30sc/


It's not just about fun and games
Frankfort school created an escape room to embrace growth mindsets

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/12/12/472bed20ca8c4dde8c78a626c46d034b/index.xml


Minooka Women's Club enjoys crafting 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/17/minooka-womens-club-enjoys-crafting/aeecus/


Bolingbrook students portray first Thanksgiving

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/01/bolingbrook-students-portray-first-thanksgiving/ah9plep/


Be safe when ice fishing 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/10/be-safe-when-ice-fishing/ayhyw4j/


Forest Preserve District of Will County will extend Normantown Trail

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/11/30/d923c229a3204fd497999404d28dec74/index.xml


Lockport museum acquires 2 still lifes from 19th century

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/10/lockport-museum-acquires-2-still-lifes-from-19th-century/acnrwgs/


'Attractive and sustainable
Section of JJC lake's shoreline has new look, plus natural benefits

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/11/30/6e99745ee54244938c136ba393472a98/index.xml


Bolingbrook teacher helps Santa

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/01/bolingbrook-teacher-helps-santa/ajga7k1/

Illustration by Christopher Gleason for "Staked!" Follow him at www.artworkbytopher.com.