Wednesday, January 19, 2022

"Around Town"

 A few years ago, when The Herald-News still had a local features section in print, I ran a photo series called "Around Town."

Our photo editor at the time was talking about a series he saw a journalist run on Instagram. Whenever that journalist went somewhere, that person took a photo of him or herself and the press badge at the location.

I thought it was a great idea, except for the selfies. Since I am known for my hats, I figured a hat and press bage was more interesting. And it was an easy and interesting way to give local places of interest in the community a shout-out.

So in honor of celebrating the start of my ninth year at The Herald-News in an offical capacity (I freelanced for fifteen years before that), here are some of my "Around Town" photos (the ones I could find, anyway).


Brewed Awakenings in Morris



American Legion Post 1080




Joliet Junior College's Thrive restaurant




Jody's Hot Dogs, Joliet




Former YMCA, downtown Joliet (now senior apartments. I learned to swim in this building, back in the day).



Book and Bean Cafe, Joliet Public Library, Black Road branch


Forest Preserve District of Will County, Joliet Junction


Joliet Park District's Glen Marcum Playground at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School


Aurelio's, Plainfield


The Book Market, Crest Hill


Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre, Joliet


Casey's General Store, Channahon


McKinley Woods, Channahon


Joliet Public Library, Black Road branch


Marathon Gas Station, Joliet


Bolingbrook Golf Club



Bonny's Bistro, Joliet




Diamand's Restaurant, Joliet (sadly, closed permanently during COVID)




Saint Joseph Medical Center, Joliet



Lions Park, Minooka


Crystal Lawns Church of the Nazarene, Joliet



Louis Joliet Mall, Joliet




Somza Thai Cuisine, Joliet




Gallery Seven, Lockport




Regency Care, Morris




Motor Mat, Joliet




Easterseals Joliet Region, Joliet




Bus bench advertising Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties




Giarrante's Barber Shop, Joliet




White Fence Farm, Joliet




Old Fashioned Pancake House, Joliet




Arrowhead Ales, Joliet



Joliet Area Historical Museum (hat and press pass is on top of the sign on the faaarrrrr left)




Gattos in New Lenox



Will County Brewing, Shorewood



Jagged Edge, Joliet



Cathedral of St. Raymond, Joliet


Mystery photo (meaning I can't remeber if this is the Old Fashioned Pancake House or Silver Spoon. Thoughts?)

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