Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, May 30 through June 5

Good morning readers, writers, and BryonySeries fans.

I have so many stories to share with you this morning (20 including two videos and a photo list and not counting briefs, those are for another day), so I'll skip any commentary.

Hope everyone is safe, healthy, happy, and enjoying a beautiful start to Friday. On this side of the planet, it's 72 degrees, sunny, and I can hear birds outside my window.

And the coffee is delicious!

Here's where to find me (virtually) and my writing work.

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.

Social media:

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

BryonySeries stuff: I post curated content relating to the BryonySeries at @BryonySeries. And assorted related content at www.facebook.com/BryonySeries.

And of course, please follow the adventures of Bertrand the Mouse on Instagram at bertrand_bryonyseries.

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Upcoming BryonySeries events:

A full month of virtual events can be found at bryonyseries.com/fetes-and-feasts. 

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Orthodox, Eastern rite churches have unique safety challenge when restoring services

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/05/27/orthodox-eastern-rite-churches-have-unique-safety-challenge-when-restoring-services/ar4shlx/


LocalLit book spotlight: 'Politically Correct Bedtime Stories' by James Finn Garner

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/05/27/locallit-book-spotlight-politically-correct-bedtime-stories-by-james-finn-garner/ad8modh/


And the review:

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/03/locallit-book-review-politically-correct-bedtime-stories-by-james-finn-garner/advo74y/


Joliet doctor shops out of his own pocket for his senior patients 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/05/29/joliet-doctor-shops-out-of-his-own-pocket-for-his-senior-patients/awboihp/


Joliet businesses reopen their doors
'They seemed happy to get back in'

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/05/29/they-seemed-happy-to-get-back-in/a7cb1gd/


Plainfield boutique won't fully open until August
J.Joho Boutique’s owner sold products online in shutdown

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/05/29/plainfield-boutique-wont-fully-open-until-august/ainisid/


8-year-old rapper reminds people of the 1 thing needed 

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2020/05/30/199729404bb74d438d19d8cb3343d3d3/index.xml?page=1


An Extraordinary Life: 'He was a strong supporter for all'
George Block of #Joliet held 3 values dear to his heart and lived them well

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/05/29/an-extraordinary-life-he-was-a-strong-supporter-for-all/d6z0u6u/


Joliet couple's dream destroyed in 1 night of rioting and vandalism

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/01/joliet-couples-dream-destroyed-in-1-night-of-rioting-and-vandalism/d4uk6mg/


VIDEO: Rioters set fire to Valle's Produce in Joliet

https://www.theherald-news.com/video/id/0230a82c-db76-4944-8e79-0451da633139.html


PHOTOS: Vandalism in the wake of Sunday night's riots in Joliet 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/02/photos-vandalism-in-the-wake-of-sunday-nights-riots/dtq3n9/


Bicentennial Park in Joliet: What's currently offered, what's postponed 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/01/bicentennial-park-in-joliet-whats-currently-offered-whats-postponed/ayhotg4/


Plainfield dog training facility hopes the 'ruff' ride is ended soon
Owner of Lucky Dog Academy received mixed messages about reopening

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/05/29/plainfield-dog-training-facility-hopes-the-ruff-ride-is-ended-soon/a8mwlrm/


Rescued dog from Houston is ready for adoption

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/05/31/rescued-dog-from-houston-is-read-for-adoption/dro5k3l/


Joliet VFW saw spike in food sales with curbside pickup
Stone City currently making plans for outdoor seating

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/05/30/joliet-vfw-saw-spike-in-food-sales-with-curbside-pickup/dm3lk04/


'It's kind of like open season on the African American male'
Bolingbrook pastor says change needs to happen now

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/02/its-kind-of-like-open-season-on-the-african-american-male/awfyaai/


Mystery Diner: Jody's Hot Dogs in Joliet: versatile menu in a retro diner setting

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2020/06/02/0e32fd91db92491f8ed2053766b6337d/index.xml?page=1


Joliet man livestreamed Sunday night’s riot on social media

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/03/joliet-man-livestreamed-sunday-nights-riot-on-social-media/ap30fs3/


'We want to bring our city together more than ever'
Joliet church gathers in its Larkin Avenue parking lot to pray for healing and justice

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/03/we-want-to-bring-our-city-together-more-than-ever/dvf5bhu/


VIDEO: Joliet church prays for healing and justice

https://www.theherald-news.com/video/id/ab39390d-3a2a-483c-9110-0251422f6a3c.html

Illustration by Matt Coundiff for "Visage."