Catching Up With Positive News in the Community

Between the coronavirus and some restructuring at work, I've fallen behind in sharing some of the great things happening in the Joliet-area community. So I'm doing a little catching up today and tomorrow.

I did spend a little time this weekend on one of my novels in progress and a couple of editing projects, although I spent far less than I had hoped.

But I am healthy and well, my family is healthy and well, all blessings even though most of us are physically apart right now.

And now oldest son is 38 today!

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.


Romeoville restaurant, golf club providing services to employees and community 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/17/restaurant-golf-club-providing-services-to-employees-and-community/aarmd3p/


Plainfield 'bakery" helps kids practice math and literacy skills 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/18/plainfield-bakery-helps-kids-practice-math-and-literacy-skills/aj8ovor/


Pets of the Week: March 23

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/21/pets-of-the-week-march-23/dwla8f5/


Enjoy nature online with resources from the Forest Preserve District of Will County 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/20/enjoy-nature-only-with-resources-from-the-forest-preserve-district-of-will-county/at14xbg/


FIT4MOM Plainfield-Shorewood offers virtual workouts during COVID-19 quarantine

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/23/fit4mom-plainfield-shorewood-offers-virtual-workouts-during-covid-19-quarantine/a6zp2a5/


Cancer center continues support services online

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/23/cancer-center-continues-support-services-online/a4ekiad/


Silver Cross Hospital addresses COVID-19 concerns in video

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/20/silver-cross-hospital-addresses-covid-19-concerns-in-video/a10kux6/


Blood donation exempt from shelter in place order

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/23/blood-donation-exempt-from-shelter-in-place-order/al0qcca/

Fountaindale Public Library in Bolingbrook goes fine free 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/19/fountaindale-public-library-in-bolingbrook-goes-fine-free/a6fjl8r/


Teachers help raise money for Joliet students 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/02/26/teachers-help-raise-money-for-students/aqxarm1/


Prairie State Legal Services closes offices, continues services

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/20/prairie-state-legal-services-closes-offices-continues-services/aopcyeh/


Illinois American Water: Don’t flush disinfectant wipes 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/20/illinois-american-water-dont-flush-disinfectant-wipes/ajj66rf/


Troy Middle School dance team places at state

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/25/troy-middle-school-dance-team-places-at-state/ahkk43q/


L-W Central students win national art award

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/26/l-w-central-students-win-national-art-award/dq0yqdu/


Plainfield junior named Illinois archery state champion

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/18/plainfield-junior-named-illinois-archery-state-champion/az0e2ux/


Troy student fan favorite at 2020 Chicago Bulls Kids Talent Search

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/18/troy-student-fan-favorite-at-2020-chicago-bulls-kids-talent-search/akweliq/


Joliet Rotarians teach Fairmont students to swim

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/26/joliet-rotarians-teach-fairmont-students-to-swim/d8b6jlo/



From the blog of a my friend, who took these stunning #photographs while during the qurantine

"Maybe these photos will calm you. At least they'll be a change of scene."

http://maureenblevins.blogspot.com/2020/03/positively-quarantined.html


A sweet blog post in the midst of the pandemic.

"The Four Greatest Words, Ever"
By Tom Hernandez

https://tomhernandezblog.wordpress.com/2020/03/22/the-four-greatest-words-ever/?fbclid=IwAR0lBOd_3pBjv4I29D5eQx3RVIoevzGiMGt-9OpkTvlIQo_vGW8aPzxSCpA


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