Community News: May 3 and May 6, 2019

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.

See Americans craft beer habits

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/05/01/see-americans-craft-beer-habits/ahk1qgj/


Plainfield student has artwork published

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/04/24/plainfield-student-has-artwork-published/ac390bk/


Writing critique group hosting exhibit at Joliet library

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/05/03/writing-critique-group-hosting-exhibit-at-joliet-library/aqil6ru/


Hundreds enjoy "Around the World" event in Frankfort

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/05/03/hundreds-enjoy-around-the-world-event-in-frankfort/akuhugm/


Saturday hours resume at Midewin prairie in Wilmington

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/05/03/saturday-hours-resume-at-midewin-prairie-in-wilmington/am1ayn0/


Holocaust survivor speaks to #Plainfield students

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/05/03/holocaust-survivor-speaks-to-plainfield-students/a9gcsz7/


Morris Lions selling roses for Mothers Day

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/05/03/morris-lions-selling-roses-for-mothers-day/anytasq/


Retirement reception honoring Cheryl McCarthy in Joliet

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/05/04/retirement-reception-honoring-cheryl-mccarthy-in-joliet/a281q3q/


Pets of the Week: May 5

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/05/02/d72257786f3b4724882240ad07470610/index.xml


Local pet events: May 6 through May 13

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/04/22/local-pet-events-may-6-through-may-13/atom0kv/


Gotta Do It: May 6 through May 13

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/04/22/gotta-do-it-may-6-through-may-13/agzjzfg/


'Ride of Silence' is May 15 in Joliet

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/05/04/ride-of-silence-is-may-15-in-joliet/aajjab7/


Local food events: May 6 through May 13

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/04/22/local-food-events-may-6-through-may-13/af95vfg/


Local faith events: May 6 through May 13

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/04/22/local-faith-events-may-6-through-may-13/a14j2dj/


Local arts and entertainment: May 6 through May 13

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/04/22/local-arts-and-entertainment-may-6-through-may-13/a3x8n4n/


Local health events: May 7 through May 14

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/04/22/local-health-events-may-7-through-may-14/alkhdfc/


NEWSLETTERS

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http://www.theherald-news.com/newsletter/will-county-go-guide/#//


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

Community News: April 8, 2019

Check out adoptable pets and LOTS of upcoming events.

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.


Pets of the Week: April 7

Descriptions are in the captions.

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/04/02/06bff840e0f44bd59541b557d2789d88/index.xml


Shorewood Kiwanis to host fundraiser

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/04/07/shorewood-kiwanis-to-host-fundraiser/ainxcxp/


Preserve the Moment photo contest returns for 2019

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/04/07/preserve-the-moment-photo-contest-returns-for-2019/alrwbe0/


Joliet Area Community Hospice to host dinner fundraiser

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/04/07/joliet-area-community-hospice-to-host-dinner-fundraiser/atsh5n7/


‘Woman of the Year’ submissions sought

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/04/05/woman-of-the-year-submissions-sought/arbhw6/


Local art and entertainment: April 8 through April 15

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/03/31/local-art-and-entertainment-april-8-through-april-15/acbwqeg/


Local faith events: April 8 through April 15

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/03/31/local-faith-events-april-8-through-april-15/ahz4r7s/


Local food events: April 8 through April 15

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/03/31/local-food-events-april-8-through-april-15/awnps2l/


Local health events: April 9 through April 16

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/03/31/local-health-events-april-9-through-april-16/alult1r/


Gotta Do It: April 8 through April 15

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/03/31/gotta-do-it-april-8-through-april-15/aa58gat/


Local pet events: April 8 through April 15

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/03/31/local-pet-events-april-8-through-april-15/axucn58/


NEWSLETTERS

Sign up for the Will County Go Guide

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

Community News: Feb. 16 and Feb. 16, 2019

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.


Pets of the Week: Feb. 17

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/02/10/27a12de9029646d8b53af30cf68d3e10/index.xml


Joliet Junior College to host solar energy program for girls

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/02/16/joliet-junior-college-to-host-solar-energy-program-for-girls/anotkkt/


Around Town: Casey's General Store in Channahon

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/02/16/around-town-caseys-general-store-in-channahon/a9eyy22/


Submit to the Plainfield poetry anthology

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/02/16/submit-to-the-plainfield-poetry-anthology/aih8t8n/


Joliet Township High Schools Foundation to host trivia event

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/02/16/joliet-township-high-schools-foundation-to-host-trivia-event/ajidea4/


Cold weather increases the risk of a heart attack, says Morris Hospital cardiologist

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/02/15/cold-weather-increases-the-risk-of-a-heart-attack-says-morris-hospital-cardiologist/a704gop/


Morris Hospital February babies wear ted for heart disease

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/02/19/morris-hospital-february-babies-wear-ted-for-heart-disease/aj7tvyc/


EVENTS


Gotta Do It: Feb. 18 through Feb. 25

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/02/13/gotta-do-it-feb-18-through-feb-25/a9d3zo0/


Local pet events: Feb. 18 through Feb. 25

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/02/11/local-pet-events-feb-18-through-feb-25/ahpfa9s/


Local art and entertainment: Feb. 18 through Feb. 25

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/02/13/local-art-and-entertainment-feb-18-through-feb-25/aev7hom/


Local faith events: Feb. 18 through Feb. 25 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/02/13/local-faith-events-feb-18-through-feb-25/a8iuu16/


Local health events: Feb. 19 through Feb. 26 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/02/13/local-health-events-feb-19-through-feb-26/anyfxp7/


Local food events: Feb. 18 through Feb. 25 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/02/11/local-food-events-feb-18-through-feb-25/a73vlvx/


NEWSLETTERS

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Community News: Jan. 21 and Jan. 22, 2019

Check out upcoming events, some good recipes, 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.

Pets of the Week: Jan. 20

Click on the caption of each pet for more information.

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/01/16/200619249a084a4897a3f5f692d20ff6/index.xml


EVENT CALENDARS


Gotta Do it: Jan. 21 through Jan. 28 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/17/gotta-do-it-jan-21-through-jan-28/acdfmbr/ 

Local pet events: Jan. 21 through Jan. 28 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/17/local-pet-events-jan-21-through-jan-28/a9y862p/

Local arts and entertainment: Jan. 21 through Jan. 28

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/17/local-arts-and-entertainment-jan-21-through-jan-28/avoujvs/

Local faith events: Jan. 21 through Jan. 28

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/17/local-faith-events-jan-21-through-jan-28/aeuod3g/

Local food events: Jan. 21 through Jan. 28 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/17/local-food-events-jan-21-through-jan-28/aa6qa6o/

Local health events: Jan. 22 through Jan. 29 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/17/local-health-events-jan-22-through-jan-29/ahhv9hf/


MORE EVENTS

Apply now for 3 IDNR grants

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/17/apply-now-for-3-idnr-grants/arpo0pw/

Joliet, Minooka churches team up to host prom for people with special needs

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/21/joliet-minooka-churches-team-up-to-host-prom-for-people-with-special-needs/ate6qsa/

L-W East dance club will perform Jan. 25 and Jan. 26 in Frankfort

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/22/l-w-east-dance-club-will-perform-jan-25-and-jan-26-in-frankfort/akyeqge/

COMMUNITY

Morris Hospital honors Fire Starter of the Month for November

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/20/morris-hospital-honors-fire-starter-of-the-month-for-november/abv24ey/

Morris Hospital honors Fire Starter of the Month for September

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/20/morris-hospital-honors-fire-starter-of-the-month-for-september/a1s0kf1/

Morris Hospital honors Fire Starter of the Month for October 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/20/morris-hospital-honors-fire-starter-of-the-month-for-october/a23ozjo/

New Lenox doctor, students produce radiation guide

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/01/20/bba1f9d783824bd89c0b87f7940ad143/index.xml

VVSD bus stars in Romeoville PD school bus safety video

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/01/vvsd-bus-stars-in-romeoville-pd-school-bus-safety-video/aq1e1y3/

Religious education program at Crest Hill church completes 1st semester 

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/01/20/e2ac283b830640e9b61b933b76e51d54/index.xml


NEWSLETTERS

Sign up for the Will County Go Guide

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Illustration by Kathleen Rose Van Pelt for "Bryony."

Community News: Jan. 4, Jan. 5, and Jan. 8 2019

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.

EVENTS

Local arts and entertainment: Jan. 4 through Jan. 11

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/02/local-arts-and-entertainment-jan-4-through-jan-11/a6q8hy5/

Gotta Do It: Jan. 6 through Jan. 13

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/02/gotta-do-it-jan-6-through-jan-13/atwiu55/

Local health events: Jan. 8 through Jan. 15 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/06/local-health-events-jan-8-through-jan-15/a9u8mya/

Local pet events: Jan. 7 through Jan. 14  

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/06/local-pet-events-jan-7-through-jan-14/assn4ku/  

Will County Audubon to host ‘Birds of Peru’  

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/06/will-county-audubon-to-host-birds-of-peru/apbfp0r/


PETS

Pets of the Week: Jan. 7 

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/01/01/b70d1c3c39d24f90acc9282988daa44f/index.xml 

TurfMutt offers weather tips for pets 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/20/turfmutt-offers-weather-tips-for-pets/a7rwq58/


ART AND ENTERTAINMENT


Romeoville youth cheerleading brings home championships

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/17/romeoville-youth-cheerleading-brings-home-championships/aimg4yl/

Bolingbrook High school Students help out at party

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/01/bolingbrook-high-school-students-help-out-at-party/akgvpaq/

Forest Preserve District’s picnicking and camping permits available online

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/03/forest-preserve-districts-picnicking-and-camping-permits-available-online/a1wku1y/

IDNR reminds snowmobilers to focus on safety

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/03/idnr-reminds-snowmobilers-to-focus-on-safety/a12yiar/

Lincoln-Way Foundation to host 25th Anniversary Dinner Gala and Auctions 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/03/lincoln-way-foundation-to-host-25th-anniversary-dinner-gala-auctions/alsk3kg/

Romeoville students perform winter concert

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/01/romeoville-students-perform-winter-concert/aft43n1/

Bolingbrook students sing Imagine Dragons song

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/01/bolingbrook-students-sing-imagine-dragons-song/asx6zql/

Author and illustrator share with Bolingbrook students their creative processes

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/01/author-and-illustrator-share-with-bolingbrook-students-their-creative-processes/aukr51t/


HEALTH

Bilateral amputee at Joliet Junior College hopes to help those with disabilities

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/02/bilateral-amputeeat-joliet-junior-college-hopes-to-help-those-with-disabilities/anuxqng/

Joliet West students, teacher earn certification

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/02/joliet-west-students-teacher-earn-certification/a62gkht/

Romeoville students raise money for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/01/romeoville-students-raise-money-for-juvenile-diabetes-research-foundation/aas9j6g/

Romeoville P.E. teacher receives award 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/01/romeoville-p-e-teacher-receives-award/aatg1ew/

Bolingbrook students perform yoga

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/01/bolingbrook-students-perform-yoga/abg5de8/

Edward Hospital in Naperville to host 'Lifestyle Under Construction' program

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/08/edward-hospital-in-naperville-to-host-lifestyle-under-construction-program/a4n0eak/

Edward Foundation awards $40,000 in nursing scholarships

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/08/edward-foundation-awards-40-000-in-nursing-scholarships/a51x0ig/

Edward NICU holds reunion

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/08/edward-nicu-holds-reunion/axdkiq5/

Edward-Elmhurst Health recognizes veterans

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/08/edward-elmhurst-health-recognizes-veterans/aduot85/

PEOPLE


Joliet Bank and Trust donates to Joliet mission

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/21/joliet-bank-trust-donates-to-joliet-mission/afxw8rj/


D-202 students in #Plainfield donate to United Way of Will County  

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/21/d-202-students-donate-to-united-way-of-will-county/aap1ajd/


ISAC announces #Joliet students as Illinois State Scholars

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/18/isac-announces-joliet-students-as-illinois-state-scholars/ajlnwj3/


Shorewood organizations host Winter Warmth Drive 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/18/2-shorewood-organizations-host-winter-warmth-drive/ay5tjmr/


Orland firefighters host toy drive

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/18/orland-firefighters-host-toy-drive/a8esxdh/


Holiday toy drive benefits New Lenox and Manhattan families

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/18/holiday-toy-drive-benefits-new-lenox-and-manhattan-families/a213sie/


Joliet students join Jr. Beta Club

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/18/students-join-jr-beta-club/atwgyds/


Cathedral Area Preservation Association in Joliet donates to Cornerstone Services 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/18/cathedral-area-preservation-association-in-joliet-donates-to-cornerstone-services/a11zhnx/


Joliet students give back for the holidays 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/14/joliet-students-give-back-for-the-holidays/ap7rpql/


Frankfort students donate candy to Operation Gratitude 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/07/frankfort-students-donate-candy-to-operation-gratitude/aal873u/


100+ Women Who Care of Will County donate to Miracle League of Joliet 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/22/100-women-who-care-of-will-county-donate-to-miracle-league-of-joliet/aj269nd/


Joliet YMCA staffers give back 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/22/joliet-ymca-staffers-give-back/a19honm/


JTHS students participate in #Joliet YMCA program

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/22/jths-students-participate-in-joliet-ymca-program/a5up5lj/


NEWSLETTERS


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

Community News: Jan. 2. 2019

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.


Gotta Do It: Dec. 30 through Jan. 6

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/22/gotta-do-it-dec-30-through-jan-6/ayu90xg/


Local pet events: Dec. 31 through Jan. 7

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/30/local-pet-events-dec-31-through-jan-7/adrm605/


Local health events: Jan. 2 through Jan. 8 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/31/local-health-events-jan-2-through-jan-8/ah2gimr/


Food resources in Will, Grundy counties

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/20/food-resources-in-will-grundy-counties/ao86gjg/

Local arts and entertainment: Dec. 28 through Jan. 4

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/22/local-arts-and-entertainment-dec-28-through-jan-4/a59x8gm/

Pets of the Week: Dec. 31

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/12/20/ad2f469071284dbcb37225028725eda6/index.xml


Troy cheer takes 2nd at Comet Cheer Invite 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/01/troy-cheer-takes-2nd-at-comet-cheer-invite/alm5kod/


And two fun stories from the news wire

Snowball fights now legal in Colorado town after boy's quest

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/12/04/f3aeb8a92a0e48f6b53672355abe0977/index.xml


City frogs sing more alluring love songs 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/11/city-frogs-sing-more-alluring-love-songs/ajbqhoc/


RECIPES


Low and slow is the way to go when making this fish dish

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/01/low-and-slow-is-the-way-to-go-when-making-this-fish-dish/aa3fv7q/


For foolproof poached chicken, turn to sous vide cooking 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/01/for-foolproof-poached-chicken-turn-to-sous-vide-cooking/a7anfco/


Key tips on how to avoid making your tabbouleh salad soggy

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/01/key-tips-on-how-to-avoid-making-your-tabbouleh-salad-soggy/a99quce/


Make tomato sauce and cook spaghetti squash in one pot 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/01/make-tomato-sauce-and-cook-spaghetti-squash-in-one-pot/auka52m/


Make a hearty chicken and sausage gumbo without all the work

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/01/make-a-hearty-chicken-and-sausage-gumbo-without-all-the-work/anvw53f/


NEWSLETTERS


Sign up for the Will County Go Guide

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Illustration by Matt Coundiff for "Memories in the Kitchen: Bites and Nibbles from "Bryony." Follow him at www.facebook.com/artbymattcoundiff 

Community News: Dec. 22, Dec. 24, and Dec. 26, 2018

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

Gotta Do It: Dec. 23 through Dec. 30

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/19/gotta-do-it-dec-23-through-dec-30/arohc8k/


Local pet events: Dec. 24 through Dec. 31  

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/19/local-pet-events-dec-24-through-dec-31/anbgnep/

Pets of the Week for Dec. 23 

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/12/20/e2613e1503cb419aaa43279d4c192b3c/index.xml 

Joliet students recognized in November

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/03/joliet-students-recognized-in-november/az8gzeh/


Firefighters visit D-202 schools in Plainfield

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/07/firefighters-visit-d-202-schools/aiuklp5/


Troy Kindness Club making a difference

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/14/troy-kindness-club-making-a-difference/aedh2x0/


Joliet students recognized in December

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/14/joliet-students-recognized-in-december/amlvbjv/


Joliet West High School speech team named tournament champions

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/14/joliet-west-high-school-speech-team-named-tournament-champions/a9ngne3/


Rotary Club of New Lenox donates to Joliet mission

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/14/rotary-club-of-new-lenox-donates-to-joliet-mission/aepqrbv/


Troy scholastic bowl teams earn trophies 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/14/troy-scholastic-bowl-teams-earn-trophies/anpmfud/


Lincoln-Way Foundation approves grant requests

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/14/lincoln-way-foundation-approves-grant-requests/ahe0e3u/


Troy teacher receives salute from Chicago radio station

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/14/troy-teacher-receives-salute-from-chicago-radio-station/ap4502v/


Army member on Joliet calendar identified

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/14/army-member-on-joliet-calendar-identified/ammx8yl/


JTHS names Students of the Month for December

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/14/jths-names-students-of-the-month-for-december/atvw8j9/


Joliet West High School students 'win' in the stock market

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/14/joliet-west-high-school-students-win-in-the-stock-market/aa3ef3j/


Troy speech team earns high honors at state competition

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/14/troy-speech-team-earns-high-honors-at-state-competition/akz21pi/


Partnership will offer homeownership resources for those in Will County

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/14/partnership-will-offer-homeownership-resources-for-those-in-will-county/a821v9w/


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Community News: Dec. 15 and Dec. 17, 2018

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Gotta Do It: Dec. 16 through Dec. 23 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/13/gotta-do-it-dec-16-through-dec-23/apnt20r/

Local pet events: Dec. 17 through Dec. 24 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/16/local-pet-events-dec-17-through-dec-24/a729ik/

Pets of the Week: Dec. 17 

Click on the caption of each pet to learn more.

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/12/10/07e0b7293a484e27b17b34718eb6454d/index.xml

Delta: On long flights, leave your support animal at home 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/11/delta-on-long-flights-leave-your-support-animal-at-home/asg1xz5/

Joliet Central High School hosts Human Services and Arts and Communication Preview Days

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/02/joliet-central-high-school-hosts-human-services-and-arts-communication-preview-days/afbgb4d/

JTHS Alumni Spotlight: Chris Braggs

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/02/jths-alumni-spotlight-chris-braggs/aezn36y/

District 202 in Plainfield names Illinois State Scholars

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/03/district-202-in-plainfield-names-illinois-state-scholars/a23elyi/

Joliet Central High School speech team places third at Morris High School tournament

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/04/joliet-central-high-school-speech-team-places-third-at-morris-high-school-tournament/amwbmke/

Troy students celebrate Illinois’ birthday 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/07/troy-students-celebrate-illinois-birthday/a7nlo2d/

Troy fourth-graders collect coats for kids, Joliet organizations 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/07/troy-fourth-graders-collect-coats-for-kids-joliet-organizations/apqp20e/

Frankfort eighth-graders learn about local government 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/07/frankfort-eighth-graders-learn-about-local-government/argcjw8/

Veterans’ Assistance Commission partners with Community Service Council of Northern Will County

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/14/veterans-assistance-commission-partners-with-community-service-council-of-northern-will-county/a409yn7/


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Community News: Dec. 8 and Dec. 10, 2018

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Gotta Do It: Dec. 9 through Dec. 16

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/05/gotta-do-it-dec-9-through-dec-16/a18q8j8/

Local pet events: Dec. 10 through Dec. 17 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/07/local-pet-events-dec-10-through-dec-17/ang9y6o/


Pets of the Week: Dec. 10

Read the caption of each photo to find out about that pet, including where he or she can be adopted.

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/12/04/c90b282735f44934b2f5fe7db3056763/index.xml


Lincoln-Way West in New Lenox gets visit from state’s attorney therapy dog

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/12/07/ff2623878f9a4023bee994df7e3523e3/index.xml


Bolingbrook Park District receives grant

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/30/bolingbrook-park-district-receives-grant/atd685k/

L-W students learn about trades at career fair

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/30/l-w-students-learn-about-trades-at-career-fair/ame36up/

Minooka Community High School senior named Rotary Club 'Student of the Month' for November 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/30/minooka-community-high-school-senior-named-rotary-club-student-of-the-month-for-november/ajf6qsw/

My Joyful Heart raises funds through Caring for Kids Golf Classic

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/30/my-joyful-heart-raises-funds-through-caring-for-kids-golf-classic/a6bm6s3/

Joliet Junior College Foundation has successful campaign

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/30/joliet-junior-college-foundation-has-successful-campaign/a3ry6r8/

Joliet West High School speech team named 1st place at tournament

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/30/joliet-west-high-school-speech-team-named-1st-place-at-tournament/afphevn/

Crest Hill Lions Club donates blankets to Will County Children’s Advocacy Center

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/30/crest-hill-lions-club-donates-blankets-to-will-county-childrens-advocacy-center/aoy9s8v/

Joliet Central High School student participated in Irish Life Experience

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/30/joliet-central-high-school-student-participated-in-irish-life-experience/a59dgg6/

Fountaindale Public Library in Bolingbrook earns high marks

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/30/fountaindale-public-library-in-bolingbrook-earns-high-marks/al8iwbi/

And one story from the Associated Press, which I found interesting:

Leaping lemur surprises Florida trooper during DUI arrest 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/08/leaping-lemur-surprises-florida-trooper-during-dui-arrest/aqj20o/

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Community News: Dec. 1, 2018

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Gotta Do It: Dec. 2 through Dec. 9

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/28/gotta-do-it-dec-2-through-dec-9/avytme2/


New Joliet Junior College scholarship to benefit skilled trades students

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/22/new-joliet-junior-college-scholarship-to-benefit-skilled-trades-students/aewgaw8/

'Stuff-A-Bus' effort collects winter gear in Plainfield

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/22/stuff-a-bus-effort-collects-winter-gear/adtjx71/


Joliet Junior College communications, marketing teams earn awards @JolietJrCollege  

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/22/joliet-junior-college-communications-marketing-teams-earn-awards/auwivte/

Beware of flood-damaged cars, Secretary of State says 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/22/beware-of-flood-damaged-cars-secretary-of-state-says/agmyc5r/

JJC partnership offers High School Equivalency program at Riverwalk Homes

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/22/jjc-partnership-offers-high-school-equivalency-program-at-riverwalk-homes/advdeh2/

ExxonMobil Joliet Refinery teaches about energy careers

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/11/22/f593a8dd7cc64d638034f6b4c106b286/index.xml

Joliet Township High School Foundation awards grants 

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/11/22/7d3cd984a4e448cba9951e83811badf3/index.xml

Frankfort students study STEM 

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/11/22/563901711c9d4b9a94914135fad19f14/index.xml

Frankfort students help American Red Cross 

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/11/22/39ede6d2483349008c0d882d93e3f52b/index.xml

Joliet students excel at spelling bee

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/11/22/0aa4283830a840259f288753d59aca73/index.xml

Shorewood Lions Club honors Troy 30-C September Students of the Month

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/22/shorewood-lions-club-honors-troy-30-c-september-students-of-the-month/abdtgtg/

Shorewood Lions Club announces Troy 30-C October Students of the Month

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/22/shorewood-lions-club-announces-troy-30-c-october-students-of-the-month/at0sthq/

Eleven D-202 Plainfield seniors named National Hispanic Scholars

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/22/eleven-d-202-plainfield-seniors-named-national-hispanic-scholars/ard4b8u/

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

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Gotta Do It: Nov. 25 through Dec. 2

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/22/gotta-do-it-nov-25-through-dec-2/a8g2e7z/

Pets of the Week: Nov. 26

For details on adoptable pets, click on the captions.

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/11/20/8983b7ea417a49b49aca82d88c63e30a/index.xml


Woodchuck mascot has new kid-oriented website

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/20/woodchuck-mascot-has-new-kid-oriented-website/a2n1b18/


Morris squirrel 'thankful' for pumpkin 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/20/morris-squirrel-thankful-for-pumpkin/a885iqx/


Plainfield students learn food habits of owls

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/20/plainfield-students-learn-food-habits-of-owls/aka8a8h/


Local pet events: Nov. 26 through Dec. 3 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/20/local-pet-events-nov-26-through-dec-3/ajhluf4/


Illinois Veterans’ Affairs starts entrepreneur vet logo program

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/25/illinois-veterans-affairs-starts-entrepreneur-vet-logo-program/aqhdjup/

Troy school students honor U.S. veterans

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/11/16/a21db0e27fca4100812811c74738ceff/index.xml

Frankfort students conduct science experiments

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/11/16/6c43ea05b8424048b4ae7eabcb030cd5/index.xml

JTHS Alumni Spotlight: Kenneth Strickland

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/16/jths-alumni-spotlight-kenneth-strickland/aj157ln/

Three Lincoln-Way high schools in top 10 percent in Illinois

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/16/three-lincoln-way-high-schools-in-top-10-percent-in-illinois/a25q001/

Minooka restaurant honors, thanks veterans 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/16/minooka-restaurant-honors-thanks-veterans/awvqygz/

Joliet mayor visits Cunningham students

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/16/joliet-mayor-visits-cunningham-students/a3nfu37/

Lincoln-Way alumna interns at Switzerland laboratories

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/16/lincoln-way-alumna-interns-at-switzerland-laboratories/as0mh4p/

Joliet school named No. 1 in Will County

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/16/joliet-school-named-no-1-in-will-county/awftnzq/

Plainfield students get crafty making marshmallow catapults

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/16/plainfield-students-get-crafty-making-marshmallow-catapults/admsmyi/

JJC starts faculty exchange program

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/16/jjc-starts-faculty-exchange-program/a671im/

Local students named to schools’ deans lists  

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/10/16/local-students-named-to-schools-deans-lists/a7947fk/


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Community News: Nov. 16, Nov. 17, and Nov. 18 2018

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Local arts and entertainment Nov. 16 through Nov. 23 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/14/local-arts-and-entertainment-nov-16-through-nov-23/am4of71/


Gotta Do It: Nov. 18 through Nov. 25 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/14/gotta-do-it-nov-18-through-nov-25/a5s77ik/


Local pet events: Nov. 19 through Nov. 26 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/14/local-pet-events-nov-19-through-nov-26/akvftpv/


Pets of the Week for Nov. 18

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/11/14/8f1109ca1f2c4f3e9f67be655c71e3e1/index.xml


Morris pet supply store to offer free samples 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/15/morris-pet-supply-store-to-offer-free-samples/a12zkz9/


Joliet Montessori students learn about chickens

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/15/montessori-students-learn-about-chickens/a51hxu8/


Monsters, Inc visit Joliet school

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/16/monsters-inc-visit-joliet-school/avq1a5p/


Trinity Services’ New Lenox Woodworks donates handmade Adirondack chair

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/11/14/3166032a6e5049b5be078b978e83414f/index.xml


Bands, Frankfort community members honor veterans

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/11/15/a51e5871b4a641f99b11e814f5ce5422/index.xml


JTHS Foundation to host artist-in-residence in Joliet

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/16/jths-foundation-to-host-artist-in-residence-in-joliet/atkim9z/


Lunch with 'Mr. Christmas,' Don Burke of WCSF's 'Spirit of Christmas' 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/16/lunch-with-mr-christmas-don-burke-of-wcsfs-spirit-of-christmas/a7ceyzj/


'Art of Illinois' receives recognition

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/10/17/art-of-illinois-receives-recognitioin/amspcr7/


Eisenhower student wins 1st place in Joliet Fire Department contest

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/09/eisenhower-student-wins-1st-place-in-joliet-fire-department-contest/agf7nry/


Troy School in Shorewood honors veterans

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/11/16/23e46aea986542d3b43309fe2931ea50/index.xml


JTHS alumna gets surprise visit

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/09/jths-alumna-gets-surprise-visit/aknnpuj/


JTHS congratulates Students of the Month for November

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/09/jths-congratulates-students-of-the-month-for-november/axgkj7t/


VVEC Early Childhood Center recognized

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/09/vvec-early-childhood-center-recognized/am6nd81/


Joliet Junior College students make dean's list for summer 2018

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/08/joliet-junior-college-students-make-deans-list-for-summer-2018/ajiwjvq/


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