Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, June 20 through June 26

So I'm running super behind schedule this morning because, like Tootle in the old children's story, I decided to jump off the track and play in the meadow.

Meaning, instead of jumping into work, I decided to dive into my novel. I'm hoping I don't pay for it the rest of the day (although my muse is super happy).

Hope the start to your Friday is even better than this! :)

For those new to this blog, the first bit of information tells where to find me and my writings on social media. Beyond that are the story links, eighteen in all this week (although two are mystery diners written by Shaw Media employees).

Happy reading!

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 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.

If you're a writer anywhere in the world, you're welcome to join WriteOn Joliet's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/writeonminooka/?ref=bookmarks. We're based in Joliet, Illinois, but we love to meet and interact with writers outside our area, too.

If you'd like to officially join WriteOn Joliet, we have two tiers of dues. We also have a marketing arm that's getting longer with each year. Check us out at writeonjoliet.com.

Upcoming BryonySeries events:

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

Books and Such

Information on my books (including where to buy) along with upcoming events is at bryonyseries.com.

Newsletters:

Sign up for the Will County Go Guide

http://www.theherald-news.com/newsletter/will-county-go-guide/#//


Sign up for the LocalLit Short Story Newsletter

http://www.theherald-news.com/newsletter/locallit/


Sign up for The Munsonville Times

https://www.bryonyseries.com/munsonville-times

Questions?

Email me at bryonyseries@gmail.com.

Thank you for reading The Herald-News. And for reading this blog. And if you've read (or plan to read) any of my books. Your support is greatly appreciated.

LocalLit book spotlight: 'Why God Has Gray Hair'

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/18/locallit-book-spotlight-why-god-has-gray-hair/ar31wl4/


LocalLit book review: Why God Has Gray Hair'

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/21/locallit-book-review-why-god-has-gray-hair/ap4i6y3/


Employee tests positive for COVID-19 at Joliet driver’s facility
Joyce Road location closed until further notice

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/20/employee-tests-positive-for-covid-19-at-joliet-drivers-facility/akcvkuu/


Joliet DMV to reopen June 30


https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/22/joliet-dmv-to-reopen-june-30/aszf05z/


An Extraordinary Life: COVID-19 took the life of a 28-year-old Joliet dad
Family raising money for expenses associated with the illness 

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2020/06/20/50f44135a97d437088f1ffe67973691a/index.xml?page=1


Pets of the Week: June 22

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/21/pets-of-the-week-june-22/d8t9j1e/


Dairy Queen turns 80 - and it began in Joliet 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/22/dairy-queen-turns-50-and-it-began-in-joliet/a2aaojp/


Recovering from the coronovirus? Here's what to expect

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/22/recovering-from-the-coronovirus-heres-what-to-expect/aq48am1/


Hold the antibody passport; you might not be immune to the coronavirus
New study suggests antibodies decline several weeks after infection

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/22/hold-the-antibody-passport-you-might-not-be-immune-to-the-coronavirus/a7rhuqu/


White Fence Farm in Joliet: 'The world's greatest chicken'

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/23/white-fence-farm-in-joliet-the-worlds-greatest-chicken/d3tll9c/


Mystery Diner: Italian Fiesta serves up presidential pizza

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/16/mystery-diner-italian-fiesta-serves-up-presidential-pizza/dd2qbk6/


Joliet woman still recovering from near-death experience over 6 months ago

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2020/06/23/38e970f05efd44c6911527c3923d0280/index.xml?page=1


Measuring 1 hormone may predict severity of coronavirus in hospitalized patients

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/23/measuring-1-hormone-may-predict-severity-of-coronavirus-in-hospitalized-patients/apbh5mv/


Pandemic hit undocumented immigrants hard
Spanish Community Center in Joliet has seen increased need in 3 counties

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/24/pandemic-hit-undocumented-immigrants-hard/aoc5979/


Baran-Unland: Practical suggestions for a Phase 4 summer

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/24/baran-unland-practical-suggestions-for-a-phase-4-summer/aq5kbyb/


Stop using certain hand sanitizers, FDA says

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/22/stop-using-certain-hand-sanitizers-fda-says/ameqz4y/


Mary statue at St. Pat's in Joliet ripped apart

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/25/mary-statue-at-st-pats-in-joliet-ripped-apart/ad4e9id/


Drive-thru Eucharistic adoration and other outdoor worship this weekend in Will County

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/24/drive-thru-eucharistic-adoration-and-other-outdoor-worship-this-weekend-in-will-county/au5npxd/

Illustration by Matt Coundiff for "Visage."