Community News: Dec. 14 and Dec. 16, 2019

Check out upcoming events 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.



New bison viewing scopes installed at Midewin in time for National Bison Day

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/12/12/new-bison-viewing-scopes-installed-at-midewin-in-time-for-national-bison-day/atqlxu6/


Plainfield educators train teachers in Ghana

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/12/12/daf9ab70df124a3eb3d9893d223cb6a9/index.xml?page=1


Plainfield Area Toastmasters Club celebrated 25th anniversary 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/12/12/plainfield-area-toastmasters-club-celebrated-25th-anniversary/aqgtn2m/


Third time is charm for Plainfield North senior on ACT exam

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/12/12/third-time-is-charm-for-plainfield-north-senior-on-act-exam/alokbzo/


Bolingbrook, Romeoville principals present at conference 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/11/26/bolingbrook-romeoville-principals-present-at-conference/arred58/


Bolingbrook student wins art contest

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/11/18/why-b-j-ward-elementary-loves-bolingbrook-officemax/a8u9iz6/


Romeoville school celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/11/11/romeoville-school-celebrates-hispanic-heritage-month/arbjdo3/


Pets of the Week: Dec. 16

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/12/09/pets-of-the-week-dec-16/d9q10cl/



EVENTS

Local arts and entertainment: Dec. 16 through Dec. 23

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/12/13/local-arts-and-entertainment-dec-16-through-dec-23/au0g7tm/


Local faith events: Dec. 16 through Dec. 23

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/12/13/local-faith-events-dec-16-through-dec-23/ad5hj6s/


Local health events: Dec. 17 through Dec. 24

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/12/13/local-health-events-dec-17-through-dec-24/a46pyzc


Gotta Do It: Dec. 16 through Dec. 23

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/12/13/gotta-do-it-dec-16-through-dec-23/ajkeblk/


Local pet events: Dec. 16 through Dec. 23

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/12/13/local-pet-events-dec-16-through-dec-23/aieirdl/


Local food events: Dec. 16 through Dec. 23

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/12/13/local-food-events-dec-16-through-dec-23/avymfyt/



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