Community News: Jan. 30 and Jan. 31, 2020

Doing things a bit in reverse today!

I'll post the weekly story round-up later after all the stories have posed to web.

Have a great Friday! :)



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

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.


Lincoln-Way student awarded full-ride scholarship from The Posse Foundation 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/01/14/lincoln-way-student-awarded-full-ride-scholarship-from-the-posse-foundation/a5o4r9j/


Nationwide program honors local hero, Joliet native Daniel Acosta

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/01/15/nationwide-program-honors-local-hero-joliet-native-daniel-acosta/akp3kjq/


Channahon Scout leads in bridge for Eagle Scout project 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/01/15/channahon-scout-leads-in-bridge-for-eagle-scout-project/aaqxpo8/


Are you at risk for a house fire?
Use this checklist from the #Plainfield Fire Protection District

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/01/27/are-you-at-risk-for-a-house-fire/a1rnm3p/


Lincoln-Way East to host STEM Night for future Griffins 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/01/16/lincoln-way-east-to-host-stem-night-for-future-griffins/axc9jc7/


Local arts and entertainment: Jan. 31 through Feb. 7

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/01/30/local-art-and-entertainment-jan-31-through-feb-7/aungjri/

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 Christopher Gleason for "Staked!" Follow him at artworkbytopher.com.

Community News: Sept. 11, 2019

Check out the awesome things people are doing.

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.


Plainfield students wrote letters to Korean War veteran 

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/09/10/773cfd2060f5406da2fab86f89da8b95/index.xml


Becoming a well-rounded individual
Morris teen achieved rank of Eagle Scout shortly before his 18th birthday
By Jeanne Millsap

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/09/06/becoming-a-well-rounded-individual/av6z734/


Scout Clinic

Scouts earn badges in day-long STEM clinic 
https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/09/06/d0c3915204744f9293b33363198e4ab5/index.xml


Bolingbrook students welcomed back to school 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/08/28/bolingbrook-students-welcomed-back-to-school/a8z3qtf/


Local students graduate in spring 2019

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/09/09/local-students-graduate-in-spring-2019/achgmhy/


Local students graduate in spring 2019

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/09/09/local-students-graduate-in-spring-2019/achgmhy/


Frankfort students step up

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/09/11/frankfort-students-step-up/atyb5zj/


Frankfort students make the transition

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/09/11/frankfort-students-step-up/atyb5zj/


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 facebook.com/artbymattcoundiff

Community News: March 1 through March 6

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

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.


Lincoln-Way 210 students win awards in 2019 Scholastic Art Competition

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/01/31/92010009904246548bde78af33b14cac/index.xml?page=1


Plainfield South High School art students win scholarships

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/02/28/plainfield-south-high-school-art-students-win-scholarships/a9jnk39/


Six District 202 students do well in Joliet competition

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/02/20/b4713a8deb794a17bf30a7bdc5527b72/index.xml


Romeoville Tumbleweeds halfway through upbeat season

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/02/28/romeoville-tumbleweeds-halfway-through-upbeat-season/aypmskt/


Potential measles exposure at Chicago Midway Airport and Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital Call or email a health care provider if you think you were exposed

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/02/28/potential-measles-exposure-at-chicago-midway-airport-and-northwestern-medicine-delnor-hospital/ajj5o80/


Troy Shorewood students learn about health in Kids’ Heart Challenge
Program also a fundraiser for American Heart Association

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/03/04/troy-shorewood-students-learn-about-health-in-kids-heart-challenge/amta5xi/


Joliet Junior College nursing professor wins nurse educator fellowship

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/03/04/joliet-junior-college-nursing-professor-wins-nurse-educator-fellowship/anazgxu/


Joliet hospital received stroke center certification

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/03/04/joliet-hospital-received-stroke-center-certification/a6tiuhw/


Manhattan Dental Care supports Smile Builders campaign

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/03/04/5d934b754a044e4f82b86493a796f996/index.xml?page=1


Morris Hospital doctor offers tips for preventing low vitamin D levels in winter 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/03/04/morris-hospital-doctor-offers-tips-for-preventing-low-vitamin-d-levels-in-winter/a6fl0xd/


Romeoville seniors try speed friending - and like it

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/02/20/f2873b7363a1448f84353b45bad3b587/index.xml

Joliet West High School speech team performs at regional tournament

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/02/24/joliet-west-high-school-speech-team-performs-at-regional-tournament/a86obck/

Joliet West student named finalist in 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/02/22/joliet-west-student-named-finalist-in-2019-national-merit-scholarship-program/ay1o4jg/


Plainfield church participates in March for Life 2019

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/02/11/plainfield-church-participates-in-march-for-life-2019/asx66kp/


Joliet church seeking vendors and crafters 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/03/03/joliet-church-seeking-vendors-and-crafters/awfyyt6/


Joliet Catholic Academy honors parish couple 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/03/01/joliet-catholic-academy-honors-parish-couple/ag4hc3s/


Seminary gives Christo Gloria award to couple at Plainfield parish

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/03/04/seminary-gives-christo-gloria-award-to-couple-at-plainfield-parish/ao0e8c5/


Plainfield School receives grant from Exxon Mobil

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/03/04/plainfield-school-receives-grant-from-exxon-mobil/a16s060/

Four Channahon scouts take Eagle Scout oath 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/02/28/four-channahon-scouts-take-eagle-scout-oath/algvxw3/


D.A.R.E. officers recently visit Plainfield school

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/02/28/d-a-r-e-officers-recently-visit-plainfield-school/a47hcxu/


Lockport German students compete at UIC and in national exam

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/02/28/28ad1d8f1f5047f19d34cee00b9c3fb3/index.xml


Troy students raise money for Make-A-Wish Illinois

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/03/05/troy-students-raise-money-for-make-a-wish-illinois/a6oi2oz/


Joliet Central High School hosts Team USA athlete with anti-bullying message 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/03/05/joliet-central-high-school-hosts-team-usa-athlete-with-anti-bullying-message/atiyhxb/


Local students make dean’s lists for fall 2018 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/03/05/local-students-make-deans-lists-for-fall-2018/aqd031w/

Mayhem Manor escape room in Lockport 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/03/03/mayhem-manor-escape-room-in-lockport/ahkiybq/


EVENTS

Local arts and entertainment: March 4 to March 11 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/02/27/local-arts-and-entertainment-march-4-to-march-11/a63qi9m/

Local faith events: March 4 to March 11

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/02/27/local-faith-events-march-4-to-march-11/a4zni2p/

Local food events: March 4 to March 11 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/02/27/local-food-events-march-4-to-march-11/adk7oec/

Local health events: March 4 to March 11

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/02/27/local-health-events-march-4-to-march-11/a9g4i83/

Local pet events: March 4 to March 11 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/02/27/local-pet-events-march-4-to-march-11/a9fgy9a/

Gotta Do It: March 4 to March 11

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/02/27/gotta-do-it-march-4-to-march-11/a70c88m/

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 Christopher Gleason for "Staked!" Follow him at www.artworkbytopher.com.

Community News: Jan. 24 and Jan. 25, 2018

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

Need help? Want to help? Here's a roundup of area food pantries

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/01/19/need-help-want-to-help-heres-a-roundup-of-area-food-pantries/abho9dh/

Local faith events: Jan. 25 through Feb. 1 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/01/20/local-faith-events-jan-25-through-feb-1/alv5h7y/

'Girls Who Code' project showcase on display Jan. 25 at Bolingbrook school 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/01/25/girls-who-code-project-showcase-on-display-jan-25-at-bolingbrook-school/asar1j0/

Joliet West Band Booster to host spaghetti dinner Feb. 3

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/01/22/joliet-west-band-booster-to-host-spaghetti-dinner-feb-3/a88ezd8/

'Hallelujah' Soup Supper on Feb. 3

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/01/22/hallelujah-soup-supper-on-feb-3/ab8yp07/

'Cozy Comfort Foods' cooking demo is Jan. 30

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/01/22/cozy-comfort-foods-cooking-demo-is-jan-30/a172gpf/

Meatloaf Cookoff Benefit is Jan. 28

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/01/24/meatloaf-cookoff-benefit-is-jan-28/a87bomr/

Chili  Cook-Off and Family Movie Night on Jan. 27

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/01/24/chili-cook-off-and-family-movie-night-on-jan-27/atjy4j8/

Trinity Services Inc. names new chief operating officer

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/01/17/trinity-services-inc-names-new-chief-operating-officer/a4wrxjz/

Rezin hosts public policy event for high school students 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/01/11/rezin-hosts-public-policy-event-for-high-school-students/abfskug/

The Polish Carolers spread cheer in Joliet

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/01/24/polish-caroler-group-spreads-cheer/ajycep4

Joliet church participates in 5th national Latino ministry 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/01/24/joliet-church-participates-in-5th-national-latino-ministry/aky29j3/

Wilmington resident introduces flying to young people

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/01/17/wilmington-resident-introduces-flying-to-young-people/a28g803/

Romeoville resident achieves Eagle Scout rank

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/01/17/romeoville-resident-achieves-eagle-scout-rank/at437yu/

Romeoville university honors Plainfield student

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/01/19/lewis-university-honors-plainfield-student/a7v24p2

 Illustration by Matt Coundiff for "Memories in the Kitchen: Bites and Nibbles from 'Bryony.'" Follow him at www.facebook.com/artbymattcoundiff or @MattCoundiff on Twitter. Order the cookbook from www.bryonyseries.com.

Community News: Dec. 7 and Dec. 8, 2017

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

Local faith events: Dec. 7 through Dec. 14 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/06/local-faith-events-dec-7-through-dec-14/asghijo/

Local arts and entertainment: Dec. 8 through Dec. 15

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/06/local-arts-and-entertainment-dec-8-through-dec-15/ahzuhky/

Santa Sightings

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/06/santa-sightings/a5zdcqo/

First-grader gets third place in contest

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/11/29/first-grader-gets-third-place-in-contest/a7n6nx7/

Joliet Catholic Academy announces Class of 2018 Illinois State Scholars

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/06/jca-announces-class-of-2018-illinois-state-scholars/au7vg1c/

Minooka church participates in golf outing for missions

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2017/12/06/40e7f519f3424d7bb4508c942b0d03b1/index.xml

Zander G. Parise of Joliet's Troop 258 earns Eagle Scout

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/11/30/zander-g-parise-of-joliets-troop-258-earns-eagle-scout/af3z0jh/

Joliet Township High School joins the Illinois State Board of Education in the Illinois 5Essentials Survey 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/05/joliet-township-high-school-joins-the-illinois-state-board-of-education-in-the-illinois-5essentials-survey/a1mgl0z/

Forest Preserve police officers raise funds for Special Olympics

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/11/30/forest-preserve-police-officers-raise-funds-for-special-olympics/a9zmd7u/

HIRE Vets Medallion Program moving forward

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/11/28/hire-vets-medallion-program-moving-forward/an85f6u/

Performance of 'The Nutcracker' Dec. 10 in Plainfield

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/11/28/performace-of-the-nutcracker-dec-10-in-plainfield/als5i06/

Joliet Junior College chorale's 16th Annual Carols and Chocolate is Dec. 10

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/11/30/joliet-junior-college-chorales-16th-annual-carols-and-chocolate-is-dec-10/ahw7m1o/

Joliet Junior College will host its annual Guitar and Percussion Ensembles Concert on Dec. 12

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/11/30/joliet-junior-college-will-host-its-annual-guitar-and-percussion-ensembles-concert-on-dec-12/au0m57i/

Steve Askins presents musical variety at The Timbers of Shorewood on Dec. 14

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/05/steve-askins-presents-musical-variety-at-the-timbers-of-shorewood-on-dec-14/az6n7jp/

BMO workers transform old weight room at Joliet’s Boys and Girls Club

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2017/11/30/dedc5aacfba64fb9930b3fa67462db2e/index.xml

Plainfield-based band in the top 5 of the Next2Rock competition

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/06/plainfield-based-band-in-the-top-5-of-the-next2rock-competition/aaxrqed/

Artwork by Kathleen Rose Van Pelt for chapter headings in Bryony.