Catching Up With Positive News in the Community

Between the coronavirus and some restructuring at work, I've fallen behind in sharing some of the great things happening in the Joliet-area community. So I'm doing a little catching up today and tomorrow.

I did spend a little time this weekend on one of my novels in progress and a couple of editing projects, although I spent far less than I had hoped.

But I am healthy and well, my family is healthy and well, all blessings even though most of us are physically apart right now.

And now oldest son is 38 today!

If you live within the Herald-News' coverage area (most of Will and Grundy counties in Illinois), and you'd like to share your organization's news or upcoming events, email the information to new@theherald-news.com.


Romeoville restaurant, golf club providing services to employees and community 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/17/restaurant-golf-club-providing-services-to-employees-and-community/aarmd3p/


Plainfield 'bakery" helps kids practice math and literacy skills 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/18/plainfield-bakery-helps-kids-practice-math-and-literacy-skills/aj8ovor/


Pets of the Week: March 23

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/21/pets-of-the-week-march-23/dwla8f5/


Enjoy nature online with resources from the Forest Preserve District of Will County 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/20/enjoy-nature-only-with-resources-from-the-forest-preserve-district-of-will-county/at14xbg/


FIT4MOM Plainfield-Shorewood offers virtual workouts during COVID-19 quarantine

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/23/fit4mom-plainfield-shorewood-offers-virtual-workouts-during-covid-19-quarantine/a6zp2a5/


Cancer center continues support services online

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/23/cancer-center-continues-support-services-online/a4ekiad/


Silver Cross Hospital addresses COVID-19 concerns in video

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/20/silver-cross-hospital-addresses-covid-19-concerns-in-video/a10kux6/


Blood donation exempt from shelter in place order

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/23/blood-donation-exempt-from-shelter-in-place-order/al0qcca/

Fountaindale Public Library in Bolingbrook goes fine free 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/19/fountaindale-public-library-in-bolingbrook-goes-fine-free/a6fjl8r/


Teachers help raise money for Joliet students 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/02/26/teachers-help-raise-money-for-students/aqxarm1/


Prairie State Legal Services closes offices, continues services

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/20/prairie-state-legal-services-closes-offices-continues-services/aopcyeh/


Illinois American Water: Don’t flush disinfectant wipes 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/20/illinois-american-water-dont-flush-disinfectant-wipes/ajj66rf/


Troy Middle School dance team places at state

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/25/troy-middle-school-dance-team-places-at-state/ahkk43q/


L-W Central students win national art award

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/26/l-w-central-students-win-national-art-award/dq0yqdu/


Plainfield junior named Illinois archery state champion

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/18/plainfield-junior-named-illinois-archery-state-champion/az0e2ux/


Troy student fan favorite at 2020 Chicago Bulls Kids Talent Search

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/18/troy-student-fan-favorite-at-2020-chicago-bulls-kids-talent-search/akweliq/


Joliet Rotarians teach Fairmont students to swim

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/26/joliet-rotarians-teach-fairmont-students-to-swim/d8b6jlo/



From the blog of a my friend, who took these stunning #photographs while during the qurantine

"Maybe these photos will calm you. At least they'll be a change of scene."

http://maureenblevins.blogspot.com/2020/03/positively-quarantined.html


A sweet blog post in the midst of the pandemic.

"The Four Greatest Words, Ever"
By Tom Hernandez

https://tomhernandezblog.wordpress.com/2020/03/22/the-four-greatest-words-ever/?fbclid=IwAR0lBOd_3pBjv4I29D5eQx3RVIoevzGiMGt-9OpkTvlIQo_vGW8aPzxSCpA


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Community News: Nov. 9, 2018

Check out upcoming events and the awesome things people are doing.

Local arts and entertainment Nov. 9 through Nov. 16

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/05/local-arts-and-entertainment-nov-9-through-nov-16/ar15243/

Secretary of state urges students to enter contest 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/10/17/secretary-of-state-urges-students-to-enter-contest/akschvg/

District 202 students in Plainfield set to participate in music festival

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/07/district-202-students-in-plainfield-set-to-participate-in-music-festival/apem113/

‘An Evening of Holiday Music’ benefits Trinity Services in New Lenox

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/09/an-evening-of-holiday-music-benefits-trinity-services-in-new-lenox/ao2i7ye/

Holiday tree and wreath sale benefits The Cancer Support Center

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/09/holiday-tree-and-wreath-sale-benefits-the-cancersupport-center/ahbxguh/

Joliet hospice hosts 'Star Wars' golf outing 

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/10/17/4f22ed5bab0b4711a9265878842b6c62/index.xml

Lockport Township Park District to host Christmas luncheon 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/09/lockport-township-park-district-to-host-christmas-luncheon/a43t6tu/

Indian Trail first-graders in Frankfort celebrate fall colors

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/11/07/19adf835af6742fd8d577cb5892edae4/index.xml

Plainfield students enjoy 'pumpkin math'

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/09/plainfield-students-enjoy-pumpkin-math/auj50gl/

KLA Schools of Plainfield celebrate fall

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/11/07/bd59df833c064c759f8ebee8901923f1/index.xml

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Community News: Feb. 6, 2018

Check out upcoming events in the Joliet area, as well as the awesome things people are doing.

Local health events: Feb. 6 through Feb. 13

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/02/04/local-health-events-feb-6-through-feb-13/a2a12zx/

Cancer Support Center hosted successful camp

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/01/28/cancer-support-center-hosted-successful-camp/ahjc6bb/

Lincoln-Way East classes donate to Lullaby Birthplace through St. James Hospital

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/02/05/lincoln-way-east-classes-donate-to-lullaby-birthplace-through-st-james-hospital/a2dgq65/

New angiography system at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/02/05/new-angiography-system-at-silver-cross-hospital-in-new-lenox/aiy81j/

Morris Hospital offers treatment program for lymphedema

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/02/05/morris-hospital-offers-treatment-program-for-lymphedema/abxt4t2/

Bolingbrook students raise money for cancer and hurricane victims

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/01/21/bolingbrook-students-raise-money-for-cancer-and-hurricane-victims/a8kke16/

Romeoville Smiles Dentistry has ribbon cutting dentistry 

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/02/05/1f2fd330b98443d6b6930f0c761e1164/index.xml

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