Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, April 24 through May 8

Good morning readers, writers, and BryonySeries fans!

I have more than a dozen stories to share this morning (and two more that haven't gone online yet), so you won't need any editorializing from me; plenty to read here.

I hope everyone checking into this blog is doing well: physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.


We are living in unprecedented times and making history as we live it.

Go forth and live well today.

Non-bylined features:

Search by topic (people, pets, A and E, faith, health, and food) at theherald-news.com.

Once a week, I do combine a week's worth into a single blog post.

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

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Will County teen did not die from coronavirus

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/05/02/will-county-teen-did-not-die-from-coronavirus/asp6bof/


Illinois hospitals prepare to restart elective surgeries: You'll need a COVID-19 test before surgery

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/05/03/illinois-hospitals-prepare-to-restart-elective-surgeries/adu3obz/


Will County reports 97 more cases of COVID-19

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/05/03/will-county-reports-97-more-cases-of-covid-19/a3ljmpj/


An Extraordinary Life: Joliet #chaplain was 'greatest man in the world' 

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2020/04/29/5f3cab2c2c294fb7a21d201ffa99b2b8/index.xml?page=1


Northern Illinois Food Bank not running out of food, seeks monetary donations

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/05/02/northern-illinois-food-bank-not-running-out-of-food-seeks-monetary-donations/accj2go/


Coronavirus putting routine childhood vaccine schedule at risk
Pediatricians urge parents not to delay shots, offices have safety measures in place

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/05/02/coronavirus-putting-routine-childhood-vaccine-schedule-at-risk/aanl0hi/


Joliet's 'Bagels for Bravery' program went the distance on Tuesday
A community parade will accompany the weekly donation of bagels and cream cheese, 2nd parade is next week 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/05/03/joliets-bagels-for-bravery-program-going-the-distance-on-tuesday/awtgo2k/


Social distancing parade held for 72nd birthday of Joliet woman on dialysis 24 years

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2020/05/03/3e3fb16adc5b46bc8f91307354b96ea5/index.xml?page=1


Why there are shortages in acute care nursing
Joliet area experts give insight into this evolving profession 

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2020/05/05/23681d4643c648999fa0054dc750208d/index.xml?page=1


Surprise 'adoptions' make Channahon, Minooka 8th-graders feel special 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/05/03/surprise-adoptions-make-channahon-minooka-8th-graders-feel-special/dj9xs3s/


OLA in Joliet has no cases of COVID-19
Here's what this independent, assisted and skilled nursing community is doing to prevent it

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/04/23/ola-in-joliet-has-no-cases-of-covid-19/apcjwof/


Treat your mom to a drive-in church service this Sunday
Crest Hill church offering 2 events in 1 week to bring community together

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2020/05/07/b0f824f04fab40d88a7b1988ee842749/index.xml?page=1


LocalLit: Resources from libraries in Will County 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/04/29/locallit-resources-from-libraries-in-will-county/apvsor5/

Illustration by Matt Coundiff for Visage.