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
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
Lions Park, Minooka
Crystal Lawns Church of the Nazarene, Joliet
Will County Brewing, Shorewood
Mystery photo (meaning I can't remeber if this is the Old Fashioned Pancake House or Silver Spoon. Thoughts?)
