A Week of Positive News

This morning: sixteen pieces of positive news around the Joliet-area community.

And for those who enjoy my fiction, a quick round-up of my writing weekend.

I made some good progress on The Phoenix on Friday night and into Saturday morning: less than I'd hoped, but I think my hopes are too ambitious at times.

I didn't touch Lycanthropic Summer at all because I had some work for clients and because Timothy wound up scheduling a "Cornell" meeting.

For those who don't yet know, Timothy and I are collaborating on a series of BryonySeries chapter books: The Adventures of Cornell Dyer. The way Timothy described it on the website is:

Join the incredible, impossible, and marvelous Professor Cornell Dyer as he unravels mysteries, untangles myths, and decides what to have for lunch.

Timothy made a list of fifty titles he'd like to tackle (does he think I'll live to be 100?), which includes one book Rebekah started a few years ago (Cornell Dyer Meets a Vampire) and the book Timothy is writing - the last one: Cornell Dyer in the Shadow of the Mountain.

Our goal was to write a three years. We published the last one at Christmas. So we are definitely far behind! (OK, a pandemic did happen).

Thanks to Sue Midlock (our artist for the series), each book does have its own branding logo:

And I finally updated all of the BryonySeries calendar for July on Sunday. I also worked on Sunday.

So I think I can cut myself some slack for not tackling werewolves, too. Right? Right!

OK, onward to Tuesday - and some of the wonderful things happening in the community.

Grant project studies how food retailers work with food banks

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/06/grant-project-studies-how-food-retailers-work-with-food-banks/a5oe6ri/


Troy Craughwell students write “Poe-Tree” poems

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/06/troy-craughwell-students-write-poe-tree-poems/agogdgg/


July Is National Bison Month: here's how to celebrate 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/30/july-is-national-bison-month-heres-how-to-celebrate/ac588zm/


The work never stops at D. 202 in Plainfield, not for summer, not for COVID-19 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/06/the-work-never-stops-at-d-202-in-plainfield-not-for-summer-not-for-covid-19/d8zgagl/


Grace United Methodist Church in Joliet welcomes new pastor

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/07/grace-united-methodist-church-in-joliet-welcomes-new-pastor/a1aoum0/


Joliet native serves aboard USS Rafael Peralta

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/07/joliet-native-serves-aboard-uss-rafael-peralta/ajevbn0/


Students at Dirksen Junior High in Joliet receive scholarships 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/08/students-at-dirksen-junior-high-in-joliet-receive-scholarships/a91jc1k/


Illinois DNR announces 5-year #waterfowl seasons plan for 2021-2025

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/08/illinois-dnr-announces-5-year-waterfowl-seasons-plan-for-2021-2025/aj7uzyv/


Joliet Elks to offer free children’s orthopedic assessment clinic on Aug. 4

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/09/joliet-elks-to-offer-free-childrens-orthopedic-assessment-clinic-on-aug-4/arw3u51/


Take sidewalk art to a new level
Village of New Lenox to host 2nd annual Chalk the Walk event on July 18

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/09/take-sidewalk-art-to-a-new-level/aqe58w6/


NuMark Credit Union raises $2,500 for Northern Illinois Food Bank 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/09/numark-credit-union-raises-2-500-for-northern-illinois-food-bank/ah7oq3q/


Silver Cross Urgent Care Center now open on hospital’s New Lenox campus 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/08/silver-cross-urgent-care-center-now-open-on-hospitals-new-lenox-campus/aoq4mdo/


Troy 30-C names new assistant principals
Matthew Stortz, Jessica Knobbe named to positions

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/09/troy-30-c-names-new-assistant-principals/ajpi6c6/


Minooka Community High School held in-person graduation ceremonies this past weekend

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/10/minooka-community-high-school-to-hold-in-person-graduation-ceremonies-this-weekend/awxsrxn/


Forest Preserve District of Will County offers range of July programs 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/09/forest-preserve-district-offers-range-of-july-programs/ags3jxj/


ATI Physical Therapy welcomes new vice president of supply chain and procurement

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/09/ati-physical-therapy-welcomes-new-vice-president-of-supply-chain-and-procurement/a8nk8x0/

Illustration by Kathleen Rose Van Pelt for "Bryony."

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/

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