Community News: Dec. 5 and Dec. 6, 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.


24-Hour Holiday Music from 88.1, WLRA-FM 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/11/27/24-hour-holiday-music-from-88-1-wlra-fm-in-romeoville/atjcym4/


Forest Preserve District of Will County now selling gift cards

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/11/27/forest-preserve-district-of-will-county-now-selling-gift-cards/ac4hxo3/


World-renowned artist dedicates original art to cancer center in Homewood

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/11/13/world-renowned-artist-dedicates-original-art-to-cancer-center-in-homewood/aqi1xip/


A collection of antique Fords resides in Romeoville 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/11/13/a-collection-of-antique-fords-resides-in-romeoville/afg70yb/


Joliet student win fire prevention poster contest 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/11/13/joliet-student-win-fire-prevention-poster-contest/alewrj2/


Bridges Out of Poverty now a reality in Joliet

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/11/25/bridges-out-of-poverty-now-a-reality-in-joliet/aivcsoh/


D 86 in Joliet names spelling bee winners 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/11/25/d-86-in-joliet-names-spelling-bee-winners/d9l0rpj/


Local arts and entertainment: Dec. 9 through Dec. 16

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/12/08/local-arts-and-entertainment-dec-9-through-dec-16/achqwhb/


Local faith events: Dec. 9 through Dec. 16


https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/12/08/local-faith-events-dec-9-through-dec-16/a5d4n98/


Local food events: Dec. 9 through Dec. 16

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/12/05/local-food-events-dec-9-through-dec-16/acx49tv/


Gotta Do It: Dec. 9 through Dec. 16

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/12/08/gotta-do-it-dec-9-through-dec-16/a52ntuf/


Local health events: Dec. 10 through Dec. 17

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/12/08/local-health-events-dec-10-through-dec-17/a2rephj/


Local pet events: Dec. 9 through Dec. 16

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/12/08/local-pet-events-dec-9-through-dec-16/av2y10y/

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

Fish Chowder

The fish chowder below first appeared in the Ford Motor Company’s, The Ford Treasury of Favorite Recipes from Famous Eating Places. From the collection of The Henry Ford.

Fish Chowder

By the former Green Shutters Inn, Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia

2 ½ pounds fish (halibut, cod, or haddock)

2 ounces salt fat pork

1 large onion

2 medium-size potatoes

1 quart milk or cream

6 crackers

Salt and pepper

Dice pork, onions, and potatoes. Boil fish in small amount of water until nearly separated from the bones. Remove skin and bones; break up any large pieces of fish. Save water. Fry pork in soup pot until cubes are a delicate brown. Add onion, potatoes, and fish water. When the potatoes are soft, add fish, milk, or cream. Heat, but do not boil! Roll crackers and add to chowder. Season to taste and serve.

From "Memories in the Kitchen: Bites and Nibbles From 'Bryony'"

All proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties. www.bbbswillgrundy.org.

Order the cookbook at www.bryonyseries.com/Dalton_s_Dry_Goods.html..