Thursday, March 28, 2019

Community News: March 26 and March 27, 2019

Check out upcoming events and the awesome things people are doing.

And then scroll down for links to page of local authors.

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 students make dean’s lists for fall 2018

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/03/26/local-students-make-deans-lists-for-fall-2018/ausjavi/

New study shows marijuana legalization has impacted road safety 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/03/24/new-study-shows-marijuana-legalization-has-impacted-road-safety/ascsl7w/


Childerguild gives $315,000 for women’s and children’s services at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/03/24/childerguild-gives-315-000-for-womens-and-childrens-services-at-silver-cross-hospital-in-new-lenox/apofx39/


Silver Cross in New Lenox to host Diabetes Alert March 26 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/03/25/silver-cross-in-new-lenox-to-host-diabetes-alert-march-26/aazbzle/


Morris Hospital Foundation offers health care scholarships

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/03/25/morris-hospital-foundation-offers-health-care-scholarships/ajh2eqo/


LOCAL AUTHORS


"Books for the whole family."

Kenneth Lee McGee and his wife of forty-five years live in the Plainfield, Illinois, area, are active in their local church and spend many hours indulging their grandchildren.

https://kennethleemcgee.com/


R. Michael Markley Books and Blog

Mike lives in the Chicago area with his wife, Kristine, on four acres of land. He is a former member of the Christian Writer's Guild and a publisher of his own newsletter.

http://rmichaelmarkley.com/


Writing and "The Process"

James is a career analyst who has lived a double-life for the past two decades as a creative writer, exploring the world beyond facts and figures.

http://www.writingandtheprocess.com/


Tom Hernandez Books and Blog

Tom Hernandez's writing explores marriage, family, relationships, identity, aging, parenting, faith, social justice and politics.

https://tomhernandezbooks.com/


"Holly Coop Books"

Holly Coop resides in the Midwest with her family. She is an author and an artist. She enjoys writing spiritual and inspirational poetry and motivational quotes @writerbeeme @writerbeeme

https://hollycoopbooks.com/


Check out Duanne Walton's many vidoes: from Svengoolie to "cons" to "openmicnights

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDHYqoo9Fgvf95CkGFpf7Sg


Glascoe Writes Poetry

"I am writer, poet (I feel the need to separate the two), and a massive nerd."

https://glascoewritespoetry.com/?fbclid=IwAR1IgH6Sw0YJmg9sjuVSFoUm45hsyKSvMKcMwd95t3h0_wY93FCjQfhwRjI


Sue Mydliak (Sue Midlock)

Sue has been writing for over ten years. She's published nine books: for children, about vampires, southern short stories, and is working on a story about a green witch.

https://suemydliak.wordpress.com/


"Positively Tuesday"

Photos and inspiration from writer/photographer Maureen Blevins @mauverneen

http://maureenblevins.blogspot.com/


"Boomhood—A Baby Boomer’s Free-Range Childhood" 

This is a flash-back, whimsical and fun account of Robert Hafey of Joliet baby-boomer’s childhood.

http://boomhood.com/


Sharon M.E. Houk

Sharon M.E. Houk is an author of children's books, short stories, essays, articles, poetry and plays. She lives in Joliet, Illinois with her imaginary Irish wolfhounds.

https://sharonhouk.blogspot.com/


Life In The Middle

Vanessa Stephens is an aspiring writer who spends much of her time writing flash fiction, short stories, working on her debut novel, or spending time with her family.
She lives in Joliet, IL with her husband and daughter.

https://www.vanessajcstephens.com/


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