Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, March 22 through March 28

Good morning!

I have just eight feature stories to share with you today at the bottom of this post, since I was in the hospital for a few days, last week, and I'm still catching up.

But I did write more than eight stories this week - and some will go live this weekend. So be sure to check back on The Herald-News site: shawlocal.com/the-herald-news.

Before the stories I also have a list of additional updates, resources, and information. Please check them out, too.

And if you'd like to find more kindness in your life, consider this book.

And have a great Friday!

Events

Inkwells and Espresso: I'm planning to hang out with local writers and work on copyediting tomorrow from 10 a.m. to noon tomorrow at Critical Grind Board Game Cafe in Shorewood.

National Poetry Month: I've been invited to read and display BryonySeries and WriteOn books at the second National Poetry Month Open Mic & Festival: 6 to 10 p.m. April 12 at the Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theatre in Joliet. Admission is free, so stop out if you can.

We Can Be Heroes: WriteOn Joliet's third original radio-style theatre performance will take place at 7 p.m. April 25 and 2:30 and 7 p.m. April 26 at the Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theatre in Joliet. I'll be sharing more details about this event in the coming weeks.

Plus, BryonySeries has a new display up at The Book Market in Crest Hill (complete with Cindy's Easter ribbits - more on this next week). And I plan to hang out and sign books one day in April and one in early May (dates to be announced). I'm having surgery in mid-May, so additional events will be scheduled after that.

BryonySeries books-in-progress

Bertrand the Mouse: Barring any further emergencies in our life, I am working on a special Bertrand the Mouse book this weekend that I'm hoping to give away at a special event. Yes, I'm being mysterious about it...for now.

The Adventures of Cornell Dyer: Cornell Dyer and the House of Horreur" (because the toymaker's last name is "Horreur.") is stalled until Timothy finished his master's degree, which he did. So now we just have to stop having family emergencies (three more this week - our life is like a novel!).

Brainy Ann: The fifth book in The Girls of the BryonySeries is outlined and the first chapter is written, hurray! Jennifer Wainwright, who welcomed her first child into the world last year, is nearly done with the cover portrait. I let this book slide for other BryonySeries projects. But I'm hoping to finish the book in 2025.

Jennifer designed the cover portraits for "Julie and the Too-Hard Homework," "Katie and the Big Fear," "Summer Sisters." and "Karla Joins In," as well as the frontispiece for "Lycanthropic Summer."

Bertrand the Mouse: I have tons of Bertrand photos and books in progress. The goal is to release at least two new ones this year.

Rebekah is also slowly (very, very slowly) updating the BryonySeries YouTube and Pinterest accounts. And she' catching up with Kindles for some of the BryonySeries books. So do watch for those.

For books and more information about the series, visit bryonyseries.com.

RECIPE OF THE WEEK

Sue's Diner is a fictional restaurant in the fictional Munsonville that only exists in the BryonySeries.

Each Wednesday, we post a new recipe. The recipe is either featured in one of our cookbooks, will be featured in an upcoming cookbook, or is just an "extra" we want to share with you.

Check out the recipe here.

WRITERS

If you're a writer anywhere in the world, you're welcome to join WriteOn Joliet's Facebook page. 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 and two ways to attend meetings. We also have a marketing arm that's getting longer every year. Check us out at writeonjoliet.com.

I also suggest this book: Little Book of Revision: A Checklist for Fiction Writers. It's exactly as it says. Each page some with one suggestion for revision. The rest of the page is blank, so you can add your own notes. All proceeds benefit WriteOn Joliet.

If you need editing or help with self-publishing, check out dmbaranunland.com.

ARTISTS

If you need an artist for a project, I offer these recommendations.

NEWSLETTERS

Sign up for The Munsonville Times by emailing us at bryonyseries@gmail.com. The newsletter still isn't official yet, so we don't have an actual link on the website - but we are working on it! 

SOCIAL MEDIA

Daily updates: I haven't posted anything on Twitter/X (except a daily Bible verse) since September I can no longer schedule posts in advance. I'm not sure yet how to manage the account without that option. But you're welcome to follow me at @Denise_Unland61.

BryonySeries stuff: I used to curated content relating to the BryonySeries on Twitter/X at @BryonySeries and still post assorted related content at facebook.com/BryonySeries, youtube.com/user/BryonySeries, and themes of each book in the BryonySeries at pinterest.com/bryonyseries.

Again, not sure yet about the direction of the BryonySeries Twitter/X account. Still mulling that over.

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

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.

FEATURES

‘I’m not going to be broke’: Former homeless mom shares strategies in Joliet

Diane Nilan and Melissa Agunloye shared their experiences, knowledge at Daybreak Center

https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2025/03/25/joliet-shelter-founder-former-homeless-mom-shared-strategies-for-families-at-daybreak-center/

Where to catch a fish fry in Will County during Lent

Some also offer chicken meals

https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2025/03/05/will-county-fish-fries-to-try-this-lent/

Joliet Junior College music teacher to be honored with new scholarship program

The goal is to raise $15,000

https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2025/03/22/joliet-junior-college-music-teacher-to-be-honored-with-new-scholarship-program/

Romeoville getting new hotel on Normantown Road

https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/news/local/2025/03/26/romeoville-getting-new-hotel-on-normantown-road/

Joliet Chamber announces Councilman Cardenas as recipient of community leadership award

https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/news/local/2025/03/25/joliet-chamber-announces-councilman-cardenas-as-recipient-of-community-leadership-award/

Joliet toy drive nets 1,000 toys for local children

Joliet Junior Woman’s Club led effort

https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2025/03/23/joliet-toy-drive-nets-1000-toys-for-local-children/

Will County Pets of the Week: March 24, 2025

Will County rescues have dogs and cats for adoption

https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2025/03/24/will-county-pets-of-the-week-march-24-2025/

5 Things to Do in Will County: Hoo Haven Owl Program

https://www.shawlocal.com/thescene/2025/03/27/5-things-to-do-in-will-county-hoo-haven-owl-program/

 

 

Illustration by Matt Coundiff for "Visage"

Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, Jan. 14 through Jan. 21

Good morning!

I was pulled into a fairly large project this week that took up a good portion of Tuesday and Wednesday.

Neverthless, I do have fourteen features stories to share with you today. a few more will be posted over the weekend, so do watch for them.

I'm just re-reading what I wrote last Friday, and it is making me chuckle (in a sardonic, sarcastic way):

It's been a full week in terms of just about everything. I'm ready for a three-day weekend of rest and working on some fiction. At least, I hope that's how the weekend rolls.

So last weekend was challenging from its Friday night beginning all the way into its three-day end. Still, it had pockets of good moments and moments of creativity and moving forward with some fiction projects. 

Still, I'm hoping for a huge improvement this weekend over last weekend. And I hope yours is wonderful as well.

Speaking of fiction, here is an update on those projects.

I have slightly more than half of Call of the Siren (the second book in the BryonySeries Limbo trilogy) ready for editing, a pleasant surprise to me this week, when I started scrolling through the manuscript. This book has a different "vibe" from some of the other books in the BryonySeries (all of which have their own vibes, to), but I've struggled to get it where I wanted it. I'm anticipating a late spring publication date. 

That may still be an ambitious goal, but publishing the book at some point in 2022 seems very possible. Rebekah has the cover ready to go. Nancy Calkins created the gorgeous cover art.

Sue Midlock has completed the art for Cornell Dyer and the "Mistical Being" (cover looks great, by the way) and is touching up the art for Cornell Dyer and the Calcium Deficient Bones. Rebekah will format the release them as soon as she can make the time. She has been very busy lately with work and side projects. 

Timothy has nearly completed the outline for the next book in the series, a Sherlock Holmes parody (the main character is Sherman Homes). We were hoping to make some time for a "Cornell Breakfast" over the holidays, but that didn't happen. Maybe later this month. Maybe February? Here's hoping!

Sarah also had a crazy dream that sounded perfect for An Adventure of Cornell Dyer mystery. But she wants time to draw some sketches, a map, and write the "rules." It's called Cornell Dyer and the House of Broken Portals.

Bertrand the Mouse has "returned," and you can read about it here, here, and here. 

Jennifer Wainright (frontispiece artist for Lycanthropic Summer) has completed two portraits for  "Girls of the BryonySeries" series for tween girls and is currently working on a third. The portraits are beautiful and it shows that artist Jennifer Wainright can draw anything from werewolves to portraits! 

Rebekah Baran has completed cover art for two of "Girls of the BryonySeries" books. They are beautiful! One book in this series of eight books is completely written, a second is halfway written, and the rest are outlined. 

Now back to the fourteen stories. Simply click on the link of the story that looks interesting to you. Happy scrolling!

But before the stories, I have a list of additional resources and information. Please check them out, too -

Finally, if you'd like to find more kindness in your life, consider this book.

And have a great Friday!

RECIPE OF THE WEEK

Sue's Diner is a fictional restaurant in the fictional Munsonville that only exists in the BryonySeries.

Each Sunday, we post a new recipe. The recipe is either featured in one of our cookbooks or will be featured in an upcoming cookbook.

Check out the recipe here.

WRITERS

If you're a writer anywhere in the world, you're welcome to join WriteOn Joliet's Facebook page. 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 every year, well, except this year. Check us out at writeonjoliet.com.

I also suggest this book: Little Book of Revision: A Checklist for Fiction Writers. It's exactly as it says. Each page some with one suggestion for revision. The rest of the page is blank, so you can add your own notes. All proceeds benefit WriteOn Joliet.

If you need support in your writing, I highly recommend this Twitter group: #5amwritersclub. I  joined it last year. Writers support each other on Twitter and meet every three weeks at 5 a.m. (4 a.m. CST - needless to say, I am often late!) on Zoom.

If you need editing or help with self-publishing, check out dmbaranunland.com.

ARTISTS

If you need an artist for a project, I offer these recommendations.

NEWSLETTERS

Sign up for the Will County Go Guide and Sign up for the LocalLit Short Story and Book Review Newsletter at https://www.theherald-news.com/newsletter/

Sign up for The Munsonville Times by emailing us at bryonyseries@gmail.com. The newsletter still isn't official yet, so we don't have an actual link on the website - but we are working on it! 

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.

BRYONYSERIES BOOKS

For books and more information about the series, visit bryonyseries.com.

BRYONYSERIES EVENTS

A full month of virtual events can be found at bryonyseries.com/calendar-of-events-1.

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.

FEATURES

Despite COVID, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is still a day of service: Here are some suggestions for making a difference in the Will County community

Catholic Charities reschedules last Wednesday’s job fair due to rise in COVID cases: The Joliet agency apologizes for any inconvenience

How Daybreak Center is keeping its homeless clients safe during a pandemic: The Joliet shelter has a number of mitigations in place to help prevent the transmission of COVID

JJC hosting COVID-19 vaccine clinic Sunday for 1st, 2nd and booster doses on Sunday: Schedule an appointment at Joliet Junior College or walk in

Should you ditch the face masks for N95 or K95 respirators?: Dr. Christopher Udovich, medical director at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, provides some insight

'She was the employee every employer wished they had’: Crest Hill deputy city clerk retired Jan. 7 after 35 years of service

Pets of the Week: Jan. 10: Will County rescues have dogs and cats for adoption

Pets of the Week: Jan. 17: Will County rescues have dogs and cats for adoption

Morris Hospital to offer Heartsaver CPR AED and first aid training in February: This is an American Heart Association course. Materials are provided.

Deadline for Plainfield’s Alumni Hall of Fame nominations extended: Nominations for the #Plainfield Foundation for Excellence Alumni Hall of Fame are due Jan. 19

USF’s 65th Caritas Scholarship Ball on Jan. 29 is now going virtual; No in-person event for 2022 due to rising COVID cases in the Will County area 

An Extraordinary Life: ‘I don’t think there’s a musician in Joliet who didn’t know Jeff’: Jeff McMillin of Channahon didn’t turn down opportunities to blow his own horn

17 students at Plainfield high schools to participate in all-state music program: The ILMEA program will take place from Jan. 26 to Jan. 29 in Peoria.

5 Things to do in Will County: outdoor hike, virtualscavenger hunt, local history: Plus, check out the Country Grill chicken truck and get somewalking done indoors

And finally, please read this update from The Herald-News' publisher on our annual holiday campaign to raise money for the community.

I've been part of writing stories to help promote going back to the late 1990s, and I'm very humbled to be part of it.

"2021 Herald Angels Campaign Sets Another Record" by Steve Vanisko

Illustration by Matt Coundiff for "Visage."

Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, March 8 through March 20

Good morning, readers, writers, and BryonySeries fans! :)

On Friday, I started to post this list of stories from the last couple weeks and then the day turned upside down and continued into Saturday.

I then spent the rest of the weekend catching up on life stuff and working on a couple of novels (one of which, ironically, has elements of quarantine, but I'd started it months for the pandemic, so here we are).

The blog has been all but abandoned in the madness of the last couple weeks, so I was more than pleasantly surprised to see the number of readers who've popped in anyway.

In addition to useful information about the coronavirus, these stories include some inspiration - and a glimpse of life that's disappeared in the last couple of weeks.

Be safe, be well, be full of joy and hope.

Non-bylined features:

Monday through Saturday I assembled my non-bylined works into one convenient file and posting them on Facebook in the evening, so readers can easily choose the ones they want to read.

Or search by topic (people, pets, A&E, faith, health, and food) at theherald-news.com.

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.

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.

Upcoming events:

Once Timothy Baran is done updating this page, these will listed here: https://www.bryonyseries.com/fetes-and-feasts. 

Books and Such

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

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.

Joliet teacher experienced racism - and has a solution

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/04/joliet-teacher-experienced-racism-and-has-a-solution/de1cgml/


Tips for preserving financial  during the coronavirus

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/12/tips-for-preserving-financial-health-during-the-coronavirus/a2zpxtl/


An Extraordinary Life: Gae Luchowski was a trailblazer for women in law enforcement in Will County

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/02/25/an-extraordinary-life-gae-luchowski-was-a-trailblazer-for-women-in-law-enforcement-in-will-county/dyxvjj9/


Joliet Junior College alumna experienced racism because of the coronavirus

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/16/joliet-junior-college-alumna-experience-racism-because-of-the-coronavirus/ahwnk2v/


Not all Joliet area churches closed this past Sunday
Some Eastern Rite churches offered Communion, too

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/16/not-all-joliet-area-churches-closed-this-past-sunday/ahk9ynf/


Plainfield church to offer drive-thru prayer

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/16/plainfield-church-to-offer-drive-thru-prayer/aohb97r/


Joliet shelters still open during pandemic

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/17/joliet-shelters-still-open-during-pandemic/atwsf1k/


Food bank meeting increased need in Will, Grundy counties
Find out where to get food, how to help distribute food

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/17/food-bank-meeting-increased-need-in-will-grundy-counties/apth1sc/


Plainfield restaurant gives free food to kids
Other resources in the community, too

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/17/plainfield-restaurant-gives-free-food-to-kids/ahjj90s/


Embers Tap House in Lockport adds home-style choices to menu, accepts cash

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/18/embers-tap-house-in-lockport-adds-home-style-choices-to-menu-accepts-cash/dgrz1g2/


It's that time of year again
The reason behind Daylight Saving Time

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/05/its-that-time-of-year-ago/dh6nc3c/


She plays with fire where few see her
Minooka native training in underwater welding 

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2020/02/26/8ab9c07560b34ec1a2f3b82a84c5c0b9/index.xml?page=1


'He was an all-around great guy'
Elwood resident was the go-to man for car knowledge

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2020/03/03/956270c6357847a8986759da5457ab74/index.xml?page=1


The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak may impact pets

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/04/the-coronavirus-disease-covid-19-outbreak-may-impact-pets/d2aqk6x/


Culinary event for Joliet organization celebrated 25th anniversary

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/02/culinary-event-for-joliet-organization-celebrated-25th-anniversary/do6remw/


Try the ‘Irish Spring’ cocktail for St. Patrick’s Day

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/11/try-the-irish-spring-cocktail-for-st-patricks-day/a45ex7c/


LocalLit essay by Plainfield East High School student Nolan Hull
'Our American Heritage and Our Responsibility for Preserving It' 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/02/locallit-essay-by-plainfield-east-high-school-student-nolan-hull/adj9hss/


When children grieve a pregnancy loss 
Joliet-area parents share their experiences

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/05/when-children-grieve-a-pregnancy-loss/ddptj09/


Event cancellations raise anxiety among Joliet-area freelancers

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/19/event-cancellations-raise-anxiety-among-joliet-area-freelancers/dvwszc7/


Troy, Joliet teachers keeping students connected to literacy during COVID-19

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/17/troy-joliet-teachers-keeping-students-connected-to-literacy-during-covid-19/almveva/


LocalLit book spotlight: 'Miracle of an Ordinary Guy' by Michael Altenhoff of Plainfield
inspirational #Cancer 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/19/locallit-book-spotlight-miracle-of-an-ordinary-guy-by-michael-altenhoff-of-plainfield/ayg4zt8/

Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, Dec. 16 through Dec. 21

Today's blog will be brief. As you can see from the lateness of the post, it's a busy day!

A few less bylined stories this week with the tight holiday deadlines.

However...

Each story has so much inspiration that one of them should uplift you, encourage you, or give you hope, if hope is what you need today.

Each story was a privilege for me to write. So, yes, I've been busy, but what an awesome busy to be. I don't take a single moment of it for granted. I'm blessed to hear these stories and grateful to pass the blessings onto you.

Now, here's where to find information and after that, the stories.

Non-bylined features:

Monday through Saturday I assembled my non-bylined works - brief posts and calendar listings - into one convenient file and posting them on Facebook in the evening, so readers can easily choose the ones they want to read.

One can also find those event listings, the Gotta Do It calendar, as well as the pets, health, faith, and arts and entertainment calendars, under the sections tab on the left hand side of http://www.theherald-news.com/. Click on "features" and the topics drop down.  Gotta Do It runs under "people."

Community news? Again, under the sections tab, under features, and by topic. Updates are posted on these days in print and web (and some only on web on other days as I have the time): Monday (pets), Tuesday (health), Thursday (faith), Friday (arts and entertainment), and Sunday (people).

 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.

If you're a writer anywhere in the world, you're welcome to jon 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.

Upcoming events:

These are listed here: https://www.bryonyseries.com/fetes-and-feasts.

Books and Such

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

A weld and a prayer

Debra Horn turns a Romeoville welding school into a success story

 "I just care for people," Horn said. "I just like people to be better. So when the opportunity came up, I was like, 'OK, let's go for it.' I'm a firm believer that you only live once. I'd rather have tried it and failed than not to have taken advantage of it and sat back and wondered all these year what could have happened."

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/12/15/7cf63edaac484866a56ae734f0a146f4/index.xml

An Extraordinary Life: Joliet man was 'accepting of everyone' 

“He never had a [Christmas] list,” Sister Ann Stoiber said of her brother Ray Stoiber. “He didn’t ask. He didn’t want. He got along with a little and was content with a little.”

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/12/an-extraordinary-life-joliet-man-was-accepting-of-everyone/axwd0f5/

 Bringing good tidings of joy

Mokena young adult hosts annual holiday party at Joliet homeless center 

For seven years, John Narcissi of Mokena has hosted a holiday party at Daybreak Center for its clients. Narcissi is only 22. 

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/12/21/4081dab157fd41c78faf74c4a270fe6c/index.xml

Artworks Oh, there's no place like gingerbread homes for the holidays

 Donating candy is also a great way for individuals who aren't able to bake or volunteer on-site during the event participate, too, Emil said.

"I see what we do as a conduit through which other people can participate in helping people," Emil said.

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/12/19/f0fbee914bfe407cb6fed5679314953c/index.xml?page=1

LocalLit author spotlight: Susan Werner of St. Charles 

Susan Werner said: "Written in the style of a fairy tale, this true story is based on my memory of a Christmas in Alabama and "hunting" with my grandpa when I was six years old.

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/02/locallit-author-spotlight-susan-werner-of-st-charles/ax8ej7t/

Illustration by Matt Coundiff for "Visage." Follow him at www.facebook.com/artbymattcoundiff

Community News: June 23, 2018

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


Miss Fantasia 2018 is Lauryn Baskin 

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/06/13/41893e9c8ef141a5bf053f77cecbcbad/index.xml


Local students named to dean’s lists for spring 2017 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/06/15/local-students-named-to-deans-lists-for-spring-2017/ay75qk9/


Share memories of retiring sports editor Dick Goss 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/06/15/share-memories-of-retiring-sports-editor-dick-goss/abaccnc/


VVSD 365 names director of grants and accountability

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/06/13/vvsd-365-names-director-of-grants-and-accountability/a7ylf6r/


Adult education center opens in Daybreak shelter

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/06/13/adult-education-center-opens-in-daybreak-shelter/asam4v3/


Lions Club donation benefits District 202 students

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/06/13/lions-club-donation-benefits-district-202-students/aq37lb6/


Foundation presents more than $27K in scholarships

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/06/13/foundation-presents-more-than-27k-in-scholarships/a7qe5ur/


Lockport police detective sergeant will be promoted

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/06/13/lockport-police-detective-sergeant-will-be-promoted/a33bxqr/


And the 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

Illustration by Matt Coundiff for "Visage." Follow him at www.facebook.com/artbymattcoundiff