Community News Update with a Sprinkle of Commentary

Usually I share all these briefs I put together for The Herald-News in the evening, but with so many recently published I have not yet shared (holidays and all), I'm doing some catching up now.

Speaking of holidays, my family is celebrating our family Christmas tomorrow, a tradition that began a long time ago in our family.

I'll expound why in another post. But our family is not the only family celebrating Christmas tomorrow. Plenty of other families in the Joliet area will be celebrating, as well.

Two years ago, I wrote a story for The Herald-News explaining why.

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/01/04/72fa64f0ec884df98d8817c50dd03f2e/index.xml?page=1

Be sure to check out some of the Joliet area "community new" below.

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.


250 students at D. 202 in Plainfield named 2020-2021 Illinois State Scholars

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/12/18/250-students-at-d-202-in-plainfield-named-2020-2021-illinois-state-scholars/acyr60k/

Longtime Plainfield D. 202 HR director is new assistant superintendent 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/12/20/longtime-plainfield-d-202-hr-director-is-new-assistant-superintendent/ay7mn38/


Plainfield High School – Central Campus names principal

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/12/20/plainfield-high-school-central-campus-names-principal/angfe8a/


Lincoln-Way East student completes new AFJROTC flight academy program 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/12/18/lincoln-way-east-student-completes-new-afjrotc-flight-academy-program/axmjt92/


Joliet students treated to Operation Santa party

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/12/20/holiday-party/dy4aaw4/


Hufford students collect donations for Joliet rescue 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/12/24/hufford-students-collect-donations-for-joliet-rescue/a8ojyn2/


Frankfort students explore their names, patriotism

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/12/11/frankfort-students-explore-their-names-patriotism/dubjiqp/


Joliet Fire Department served up food baskets

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/12/09/joliet-fire-department-served-up-food-baskets/as7leq8/


Joliet students collect and donate food

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/12/09/joliet-students-collect-and-donate-food/a5gtzn7/


Frankfort school donates to food pantry

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/12/24/frankfort-school-donates-to-food-pantry/avankko/


L-W AFJROTC cadets receive orientation flight with the Illinois Air National Guard 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/12/18/l-w-afjrotc-cadets-receive-orientation-flight-with-the-illinois-air-national-guard/djbwy80/


Lemont lights up for the holidays

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/12/18/lemont-lights-up-for-the-holidays/ajoraq/


IDNR encouraging pollinator-friendly Habitat on solar energy sites #pollinators 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/12/20/idnr-encouraging-pollinator-friendly-habitat-on-solar-energy-sites/a7xk7s4/

Easterseals Joliet Region held annual meeting

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/12/18/easterseals-joliet-region-held-annual-meeting/ay7olu5/


Romeoville man receives Senior of the Year award

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/12/23/romeoville-man-receives-senior-of-the-year-award/a5xhdk6/


Shorewood athlete recognized for exceptional dedication Special Olympics

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/12/23/shorewood-athlete-recognized-for-exceptional-dedication/ackdhrz/


Joliet preschool students had a fruitful advent season

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/12/23/joliet-preschool-students-had-a-fruitful-advent-season/aapuioe/


Plainfield parish blessed statue of patroness

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/12/23/plainfield-parish-blessed-statue-of-patroness/a3dw4rm/


Joliet students make holiday wreaths for Our Lady of Angels residents

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/12/23/joliet-students-make-holiday-wreaths-for-our-lady-of-angels-residents/a116vbb/


St Nicholas visits Joliet students on his feast day

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/12/23/st-nicholas-visits-joliet-students-on-his-feast-day/aw95s1q/


District 202 schools in #Plainfield, #Joliet, earn extra supply of 'Stop the Bleed' kits stothe bleed 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/12/23/district-202-schools-in-plainfield-joliet-earn-extra-supply-of-stop-the-bleed-kits/av0wobv/


Heartland Blood Centers now known as Versiti Blood Center of Illinois

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/12/23/heartland-blood-centers-now-known-as-versiti-blood-center-of-illinois/al6txp0/


Lockport Township Firefighters Local 1544 donate bleedings kits, teach classes at LTHS

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/12/23/lockport-township-firefighters-local-1544-donate-bleedings-kits-teach-classes-at-lths/a7upnjk/


Silver Cross awards scholarships to hospital employees/children

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/12/22/silver-cross-awards-scholarships-to-hospital-employeeschildren/al2xe99/


Silver Cross medical staff elects new officers 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/12/22/silver-cross-medical-staff-elects-new-officers/a7myc8j/


Too late to get a flu shot? Not at all, said health care expert says

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/12/23/too-late-to-get-a-flu-shot-not-at-all-said-health-care-expert/anfgzo8/


Jackie Bersano to retire from Joliet hospice

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/12/18/jackie-bersano-to-retire-from-joliet-hospice/aan3n13

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Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, May 22 through May 27

A blur of a week, tring to meet holiday deadlines and looking beyond to a short work week next week. (say those last five words very fast).

Not gonna lie, looking forward to some extended R&R and fiction-time!

In the meantime...

Check out the health, faith, and arts and entertainment calendars. Three of them can be found at the link below. http://www.theherald-news.com/lifestyle/ Gotta Do It, runs each Sunday and often stays on the home page through the week.

Feature briefs for Tuesday (health), Thursday (faith), Friday (Arts and Entertainment), and Sunday (People) are also edited (texted and photos) by the lady of this blog, but only the stories have bylines.

Another option: I do post the briefs and calendars on Twitter during the week, so you're welcome to follow me at @Denise_Unland61.

And if you do peek at these stories, to quote our editor Kate Schott, "Thank you for reading The Herald-News." :)


Shorewood HUGS seeking nominations for its Hugs & Wishes program

While the amounts appear small compared with overall need – $250 for a hug and $500 for a wish – recipients are generally “tickled pink” that someone thought they were deserving and took the time to show it, President Susan Underwood said.

http://www.theherald-news.com/2016/05/09/shorewood-hugs-seeking-nominations-for-its-hugs-wishes-program/akl5406/


An Extraordinary Life: Joliet deaconess mothered and mentored anyone needing her help

The Rev. Robin Riley, minister of women’s ministry at One Vision Worship Center in Joliet, said when she was addicted to drugs and alcohol in her youth, Pearlie drove her to a treatment facility in Michigan because she believed in Robin. Pearlie helped any hurting person, she added.

http://www.theherald-news.com/2016/04/18/joliet-deaconess-mothered-and-mentored-anyone-needing-her-help/aed4eer/


Morris woman shares her experience with rare autoimmune disorder

By Jeanne Millsap

Some people with Sjögren’s have only mild discomfort, according to the foundation, while others suffer debilitating symptoms that greatly impair their lives.

http://www.theherald-news.com/2016/05/06/morris-woman-shares-her-experience-with-rare-autoimmune-disorder/a7ejs94/

Wilmington Knights of Columbus raise money to help send a warrior to Lourdes

According to the Warriors to Lourdes website, The Knights of Columbus’ 2016 Warriors to Lourdes Pilgrimage also is the 58th Annual International Military Pilgrimage. It is a five-day retreat for wounded or disabled military personnel. This year’s retreat was May 17 to 23.

http://www.theherald-news.com/2016/05/23/wilmington-knights-of-columbus-raise-money-to-help-send-a-warrior-to-lourdes/aap8d3z/

Frankfort member of Illinois National Guard beats stress through watercolors (VIDEO EXTRA)

“I loved it right away,” Col. Mark Jackson said of the medium. “I wasn’t good at it, but I loved the idea of making colors come to life with just water.”

http://www.theherald-news.com/2016/05/23/frankfort-member-of-illinois-national-guard-beats-stress-through-watercolors/atjousi/