Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, Oct. 11 through Oct. 17

Good morning!

I have nine stories online to share with you today - and more stories will go live over the weekend, since I'm working the weekend.

So please check back at shawlocal.com/the-herald-news.

To see the stories that ran in print this week and aren't online yet, click on the e-edition option at the top of The Herald-News website.

Before the stories, I also have a list of additional updates, resources, and information. Please check them out, too.

And if you'd like to find more kindness in your life, consider this book.

And have a great Friday!

Events (or where to find the BryonySeries this fall) - so far:

Oct. 25: BryonySeries Pre-Halloween Book Party: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., The Book Market in Crest Hill. Pop in anytine before October 25 to decorate one of our crocheted pumpkins (while supplies last, all free, no purchase necessary).

Nov. 8: Local Author Panels: Tips and Tricks to Getting Your Book Published: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Downers Grove Public Library. This event is a series of panel discussions designed to help authors move forward. I will be part of the panel on book marketing, and we will have information about BryonySeries, WriteOn Joliet and B.L.O.C.K.S. This is strictly an information session. No one will be selling that day.

Nov. 22: BryonySeries "Day of Gratitude" at The Book Market: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., The Book Market in Crest Hill.

Nov. 28: Christmas Market: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Renaisssance Center, 214 N. Ottawa St. in Joliet. This event is part of the Joliet City Center Partnership's "Light Up the Holidays Festival and Parade."

Dec. 4: WriteOn Joliet Anthology Release party: 6 to 8 p.m., Joliet Public Library, 150 N. Ottawa St. in Joliet. Everything is free at this event unless you buy a book: free chef-created small bites, free photos with Santa, free opportunity to chat with local authors, who will also be selling their books and other products. WriteOn Joliet will also be selling its 2025 anthology, along with all other anthologies from 2017 onward, including its holiday anthology and "cheetah" anthology.

Dec. 20: BryonySeries "A Gift of Reading" Christmas Party, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., The Book Market in Crest Hill.

What is the BryonySeries?

Please read "Books of the BryonySeries: A Quick Overview"

For more information on the developing "parent brand" that is removing some of the heavy marketing lifting from me, visit bryonyseries.com/blocks.

BryonySeries books-in-progress

Bertrand the Mouse: We have plenty of Bertrand photos and ideas. Several are at the top of the list. At some point, we will assemble and release some more.

The Adventures of Cornell Dyer: Cornell Dyer and the House of Horreur" (because the toymaker's last name is "Horreur.") is stalled until Timothy finished his master's degree, which he did. So now we just have to stop having family emergencies (they just keep coming) and carve some time for a Cornell breakfast (it's been three years since our last one, way, way too long). I'm had surgery July 17 and that further stalled the process. But I'd love to give Sue Midlock ideas for art (she illustrates all the Cornell books), especially since she's actually eager to get drawing.

Brainy Ann: The fifth book in The Girls of the BryonySeries is outlined and the first chapter is written, hurray! Jennifer Wainwright, who welcomed her first child into the world last year, is nearly done with the cover portrait. I let this book slide for other BryonySeries projects...and I'm still letting it (overall) slide, I'm afraid. But I'm hoping we release it early 2026.

Jennifer designed the cover portraits for "Julie and the Too-Hard Homework," "Katie and the Big Fear," "Summer Sisters." and "Karla Joins In," as well as the frontispiece for "Lycanthropic Summer."

Other books: I am not writing a novel this year. But I have an idea for a BryonySeries Christmas anthology that I'd like to release in 2026.

Rebekah is also slowly (very, very slowly) updating the BryonySeries YouTube and Pinterest accounts. And she' catching up with Kindles for some of the BryonySeries books. So do watch for those.

For books and more information about the series, visit bryonyseries.com.

RECIPE OF THE WEEK

Sue's Diner is a fictional restaurant in the fictional Munsonville that only exists in the BryonySeries.

Each Wednesday, we post a new recipe. The recipe is either featured in one of our cookbooks, will be featured in an upcoming cookbook, or is just an "extra" we want to share with you.

Check out the weekly recipe here.

WRITERS

If you're a writer anywhere in the world, you're welcome to join WriteOn Joliet's Facebook page. We're based in Joliet, Illinois, but we love to meet and interact with writers outside our area, too.

If you'd like to officially join WriteOn Joliet, we have two tiers of dues and two ways to attend meetings. We also have a marketing arm that's getting longer every year. Check us out at writeonjoliet.com.

I also suggest this book: Little Book of Revision: A Checklist for Fiction Writers. It's exactly as it says. Each page some with one suggestion for revision. The rest of the page is blank, so you can add your own notes. All proceeds benefit WriteOn Joliet.

If you need editing or help with self-publishing, check out dmbaranunland.com.

ARTISTS

If you need an artist for a project, I offer these recommendations.

NEWSLETTERS

Sign up for The Munsonville Times by emailing us at bryonyseries@gmail.com. The newsletter still isn't official yet, so we don't have an actual link on the website - but we are working on it! 

SOCIAL MEDIA

Daily updates: I haven't posted anything on Twitter/X (except a daily Bible verse) since September I can no longer schedule posts in advance. I'm not sure yet how to manage the account without that option. But you're welcome to follow me at @Denise_Unland61.

BryonySeries stuff: I used to curated content relating to the BryonySeries on Twitter/X at @BryonySeries and still post assorted related content at facebook.com/BryonySeries, youtube.com/user/BryonySeries, and themes of each book in the BryonySeries at pinterest.com/bryonyseries.

Again, not sure yet about the direction of the BryonySeries Twitter/X account. Still mulling that over.

And of course, please follow the adventures of Bertrand the Mouse on Instagram at bertrand_bryonyseries.

QUESTIONS

Email me at bryonyseries@gmail.com.

Thank you for reading The Herald-News. And for reading this blog. And if you've read (or plan to read) any of my books. Your support is greatly appreciated.

FEATURES

‘The government came down with a hammer’ - Immigration crackdown fears affecting Illinois restaurant industry

https://www.shawlocal.com/news/2025/10/15/the-government-came-down-with-a-hammer-immigration-crackdown-fears-affecting-illinois-restaurant-industry/

‘Just fewer and fewer of us’: Joliet Franciscan sisters built lasting legacy, but not accepting new members

President says it’s been 16 years since order has added new member

https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2025/10/11/just-fewer-and-fewer-of-us-joliet-franciscan-sisters-built-lasting-legacy-but-not-accepting-new-members/

Disability advocates in Joliet celebrate ADA anniversary while citing concerns over federal cuts, protections

Event recognized 35th anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act

https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2025/10/13/disability-advocates-in-joliet-celebrate-community-of-fighters-while-calling-for-protections-to-ada/

‘A fun place to hang out’: Goodfellas Cigar Lounge opens in Joliet

https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2025/10/09/a-fun-place-to-hang-out-goodfellas-cigar-lounge-opens-in-joliet/

Bays Tower in Joliet celebrating grand opening

https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2025/10/15/bays-tower-in-joliet-celebrating-grand-opening/

Joliet rabbi responds to news of ceasefire

https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2025/10/13/joliet-rabbi-responds-to-news-of-ceasefire/

Senior Services of Will County appoints new executive director

https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2025/10/11/senior-services-of-will-county-appoints-new-executive-director/

New bar and grill opens in Joliet

https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2025/10/09/new-bar-and-grill-opens-in-joliet/

Will County Pets of the Week: Oct. 13, 2025

Will County rescues have dogs and cats for adoption

https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2025/10/13/will-county-pets-of-the-week-oct-13-2025/

Illustration by Matt Coundiff for "Visage"

Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, March 4 to March 10

Good morning!

Today I have just ten features and news stories to share with you today with more to be posted over the weekend. So be sure to check back on The Herald-News site: shawlocal.com/the-herald-news.

I've also been working on stories for a new edition The Herald-News will begin in March and a new "Thank You, Teachers" edition in May.

Also, here is a "save the date" event for people in the general Will County area:  WriteOn Joliet will host its first radio-style reading on April 22 at the Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park in Joliet. 

And now we are officially on Bicentennial Park's calendar, which you can see here.

We held our annual Calkins Day celebration on Feb. 13 at The Book Market in Crest Hill. If you don't know what Calkins Day is, read this post and then read this post.

This year, we built our celebration around the local authors and independent authors in order to help build up Ed's library of such authors and provide a little exposure for these authors.

Authors were invited to gift Ed Calkins, Steward of Tara with one of their books. In turn, they could take home any one of five books Ed either wrote or appeared in. Readers could talk Ed out of a book.

Over the next few weeks, I'll dedicate separate posts to these authors and give them additional exposure on social media. Here is one such post from two weeks ago, one post from last week, and one post from this week, which has details about the author's book signing tomorrow. So do it check it.

And please watch for more posts. They may just lead you to your next favorite book.

Fiction projects are coming along very slowly, but they are coming along. I'm also working simultaneously working on five books and just released a new Bertrand the Mouse book just in time for Easter and am eagerly awaiting my copies.

However, you can buy it now on Amazon. 

So here's the latest update on the other books:

I now have completed rough drafts for the prologue and first thirteen chapters of the final book in the BryonySeries Limbo trilogy: House on Top of the Hill and hope to get another done this weekend.

I am in the process of fleshing out the next book in The Adventures of Cornell Dyer subseries: Cornell Dyer and the Hounds of Basketville and made some progress on that story on Monday. Timothy and I drafted it months ago, and I currently have three solid chapters. Sue Midlock sent all the interior art and it is stunning! Sue is currently working on the cover.

I have also completed three chapters for the fourth book in The Girls of the BryonySeries series.

You can find other titles in the series here. Timothy has not yet added our latest titles to the BryonySeries bookstore. But all titles are also on Amazon. 

I'm also working on a guide book to the series called: Welcome to Munsonville: the People, Places, and Things of the BryonySeries.

And I'm also working on a novella. I have written and edited a fourth of it and have about anothe rthird of it loosely written. But that's all I'm sharing about it for now.

Rebekah is also slowly updating the BryonySeries YouTube and Pinterest accounts, so watch for those.

Now back to the stories. Simply click on the link of the story that looks interesting to you. Happy scrolling!

But before the stories, I have a list of additional resources and information. Please check them out, too.

Finally, if you'd like to find more kindness in your life, consider this book.

And have a great Friday!

RECIPE OF THE WEEK

Sue's Diner is a fictional restaurant in the fictional Munsonville that only exists in the BryonySeries.

Each Wednesday, we post a new recipe. The recipe is either featured in one of our cookbooks, will be featured in an upcoming cookbook, or is just an "extra" we want to share with you.

Check out the recipe here.

WRITERS

If you're a writer anywhere in the world, you're welcome to join WriteOn Joliet's Facebook page. We're based in Joliet, Illinois, but we love to meet and interact with writers outside our area, too.

If you'd like to officially join WriteOn Joliet, we have two tiers of dues and two ways to attend meetings. We also have a marketing arm that's getting longer every year. Check us out at writeonjoliet.com.

I also suggest this book: Little Book of Revision: A Checklist for Fiction Writers. It's exactly as it says. Each page some with one suggestion for revision. The rest of the page is blank, so you can add your own notes. All proceeds benefit WriteOn Joliet.

If you need editing or help with self-publishing, check out dmbaranunland.com.

ARTISTS

If you need an artist for a project, I offer these recommendations.

NEWSLETTERS

Sign up for The Munsonville Times by emailing us at bryonyseries@gmail.com. The newsletter still isn't official yet, so we don't have an actual link on the website - but we are working on it! 

SOCIAL MEDIA

Daily updates: I do post the briefs on Twitter during the week, so you're welcome to follow me at @Denise_Unland61.

BryonySeries stuff: I post curated content relating to the BryonySeries on Twitter at @BryonySeries and assorted related content at facebook.com/BryonySeries, youtube.com/user/BryonySeries, and themes of each book in the BryonySeries at pinterest.com/bryonyseries.

And of course, please follow the adventures of Bertrand the Mouse on Instagram at bertrand_bryonyseries.

BRYONYSERIES BOOKS

For books and more information about the series, visit bryonyseries.com.

BRYONYSERIES EVENTS

A full month of virtual events can be found at bryonyseries.com/calendar-of-events.

QUESTIONS

Email me at bryonyseries@gmail.com.

Thank you for reading The Herald-News. And for reading this blog. And if you've read (or plan to read) any of my books. Your support is greatly appreciated.

FEATURES

Candlelight vigil held Wednesday in Bolingbrook for 3 victims of Sunday’s triple murder: Kathy Freeburg: ‘The community has to pull together.’

Joliet Schools District 86 teacher named Golden Apple finalist: The award honors outstanding teachers

Religious women from the Catholic Diocese of Joliet discuss future of religious vocations: Jeanne Connolly: ‘Religious life is evolving; it isn’t dying.’ 

Silver Cross in New Lenox starts clinic for patients with advanced heart failure: Individual appointments are offered several times a week.

District 202 Plainfield to host Board of Education candidates’ forum on March 16: A moderated question and answer session will be included in the forum

Plainfield, New Lenox park districts receive grants for park, recreation projects: The Illinois Department of Natural Resources administers Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development grants 

Joliet Catholic Academy inducts 5 alumni into its business hall of fame: Alumni honored for accomplishments in their professional careers 

Auto shop’s holiday contest benefit 3 New Lenox nonprofits: Sheri Templin: ‘Giving back to the communities that we serve is just a small token of our gratitude.’

Pets of the Week: March 6, 2023: Will County rescues have dogs and cats for adoption

5 Things to do in Will County: show your Irish spirit this weekend: Plus, check out Pride of the Prairie Quilters annual show on Saturday and Sunday

Illustration by Matt Coundiff for "Visage"

Community News: April 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.


Joliet Franciscans to host annual tea

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/04/15/joliet-franciscans-to-host-annual-tea/agfkrvf/


Silver Cross Healthy Community Commission in New Lenox offers health care scholarships

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/04/13/silver-cross-healthy-community-commission-in-new-lenox-offers-health-care-scholarships/avzs2fy/


Silver Cross offers health screenings in April

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/04/15/silver-cross-offers-health-screenings-in-april/asdjt02/


Midwestern Tooth Fairy payouts drop a full $1

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/04/05/midwestern-tooth-fairy-payouts-drop-a-full-1/aivrwqn/


Salmonella outbreak linked to pre-cut melon

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/04/14/salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-pre-cut-melon/ah6iiwb/


JJC Foundation in Joliet funds equipment for empathy training

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/04/15/jjc-foundation-funds-equipment-for-empathy-training/a4cm8t/


Approved drug may help cystic fibrosis patients

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/03/24/approved-drug-may-help-cystic-fibrosis-patients/a4s3hkl/


High medical care costs revealed for this group
Affects children with co-existing mental health and substance use disorders

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/04/05/high-medical-care-costs-revealed-for-this-group/a6rv3z4/


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.

Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, March 4 through March 9

Today: deadlines

Tomorrow: fiction, alone in my room and in public from 3 to 5 p.m. at The Book Market in Crest Hill. This is the first time I've tried writing in a public space, although I know other writers like to do so, at coffee shops, restaurants, libraries, etc.

But I figured this might be a good way to chat with other writers who have questions about writing, editing, and self-publishing in a low-key way while making progress on my own work. So if you're out and about, stop by!

And now, where to find features in The Herald-News, me on social media, and links to this week's main stories.

Non-bylined features:

Monday through Saturday I assembled my non-bylined works - brief posts and calendar listings - into one convenient file and posting them on Facebook in the evening, so readers can easily choose the ones they want to read.

One can also find those event listings, the Gotta Do It calendar, as well as the pets, health, faith, and arts and entertainment calendars, under the sections tab on the left hand side of http://www.theherald-news.com/. Click on "features" and the topics drop down.  Gotta Do It runs under "people."

Community news? Again, under the sections tab, under features, and by topic. Updates are posted on these days in print and web (and some only on web on other days as I have the time): Monday (pets), Tuesday (health), Thursday (faith), Friday (arts and entertainment), and Sunday (people).

Social media:

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

BryonySeries stuff: I post curated content relating to the BryonySeries at @BryonySeries. And assorted related content at www.facebook.com/BryonySeries. And of course, please follow the adventures of Bertrand the Mouse on Instagram at bertrand_bryonyseries.

If you're a writer anywhere in the world, you're welcome to jon WriteOn Joliet's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/writeonminooka/?ref=bookmarks. We're based in Joliet, Illinois, but we love to meet and interact with writers outside our area, too.

Books and Such

Information on my books (including where to buy) along with upcoming events is at www.bryonyseries.com. 

Thank you for reading The Herald-News. And for reading this blog. And if you've read (or plan to read) any of my books. Your support is greatly appreciated.

An ExtraordinaryLife: 'He portrayed what we all want to become' 
Joliet man lived, breathed education 

"Everyone knew and respected him," Dr. Ray Bersano of Arizona said about his brother Jerry Bersano. "Kids would come up to him all the time and want to shake his hand. Parents were always talking to him. And then his colleagues: everybody who knew him thought the world of him. I don't think anyone could find anything bad to say about him."

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/03/04/cfea2add91db40c5be8f7ebd9bd5f40b/index.xml


MysteryDiner: JBD White Horse Inn in #NewLenox a place where Rosie knows your name 

I figured out quickly, though, why it felt so homey.

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/03/05/fbabe6d310bf497aadda1e18c72e4684/index.xml

Can you help a Joliet brother out? 

The friary at St. John the Baptist Church in Joliet has gotten older.

And so have the five friars who currently live there. The youngest is 42, and the rest are in their 60s and 70s, said Brother Ed Arambasich, guardian.

Unfortunately, the two are not aging well together.

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/03/06/can-you-help-a-joliet-brother-out/azaq7tk/


Outside to play everyday

Mokena Tinkergarten leader holds classes for kids outdoors

“I think they need to be outside for hours a day, to be honest,”  Amanda Herman said. “Even in cold weather.”

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/03/06/a0bf194830ae4c20bea9fd62356a6324/index.xml


 Artworks: Plainfield woman says quilting is 'a lovely outlet'

 “I can’t imagine not quilting,” Sandy Piatak said. “I never have a bored say. I’m never depressed. I think it keeps you sane. It’s a lovely outlet. Every project you complete is such a good feeling.”

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/03/06/86d7fb9d6b2649c48ccf743e98741678/index.xml

Illustration by Matt Coundiff for "Visage." Follow him at www.facebook.com/artbymattcoundiff or @MattCoundiff on Twitter

Community news: Nov. 16 and Nov. 17, 2017

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

Taking a week over to write fiction and will post more when I return. Enjoy!

Local faith events: Nov. 16 through Nov. 23

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/11/14/local-faith-events-nov-16-through-nov-23/am4cmrd/

Member of Joliet church helps with Hurricane Harvey efforts

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/11/12/member-of-joliet-church-helps-with-hurricane-harvey-efforts/a1v0gs7/

Joliet cross country team races to success

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/11/15/joliet-cross-country-team-races-to-success/anb42be/

Trunk or Treat held in October at Plainfield parish

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2017/11/12/02f611893d6e4b0986e900fff8cc4a58/index.xml

Annual Franciscan Autumn Feast recognizes honorees

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2017/11/12/1982edaddd6946b79306318314b6eace/index.xml

Help New Lenox Fire Protection District keep the wreath red this holiday season

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/11/16/help-new-lenox-fire-protection-district-keep-the-wreath-red-this-holiday-season/ax2q1g6/

Plainfield students are science buddies

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/11/15/plainfield-students-are-science-buddies/aw4yzqe/

Joliet Central Madrigal Dinner is Dec. 9

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/11/16/joliet-central-madrigal-dinner-is-dec-9/adokxlm/

Local arts and entertainment: Nov. 17 through Nov. 24

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/11/14/local-arts-and-entertainment-nov-17-through-nov-24/ax6sxd6/

'The Drunk’n Gnome' staggers into Joliet on Dec. 2

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/11/17/the-drunkn-gnome-staggers-into-joliet-on-dec-2/acu190p/

Joliet West choir hosts 'Songs of the Season dinner to benefit its choirs

Reservations due Nov. 17

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/11/17/joliet-west-choir-hosts-songs-of-the-season-dinner-to-benefit-its-choirs/a81ojq1/

Lincoln-Way student artwork on display at art exhibitions

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2017/11/09/c0e8baa8816b43e29d904180a587112f/index.xml

Shorewood student has T-shirt design selected by Gap Kids

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2017/11/15/2d56066f56cc4bba9ece66d2eca61a3f/index.xml

Lincoln-Way Central participates in Choose Kindness Week

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2017/11/17/ca43a5ba5a7f4784b4b96d79b7b7e074/index.xm

Santa Sightings

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/11/10/santa-sightings/aqbm51y

Amazon donates 1,000 backpacks to United Way of Will County

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/11/17/amazon-donates-1-000-backpacks-to-united-way-of-will-county/abd9zzu/

Valley View Schools Participating in Illinois 5Essentials Survey

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/11/17/valley-view-schools-participating-in-illinois-5essentials-survey/aogptjk

41st Festival of the Gnomes frolics into Joliet Dec. 2 and Dec. 3

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/11/17/41st-festival-of-the-gnomes-frolics-into-joliet-december-2-and-3/as3h796/


St. Joseph’s open house scheduled for Nov. 20 in Manhattan

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/11/17/st-josephs-open-house-scheduled-for-no-20-in-manhattan/a5fm38l/

Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, Week of June 7, 2015

Looking back, I can't believe I was productive as I was. Went home early (early for me) on Friday because I didn't feel well and finally was smart enough to go to quick care on Sunday morning. Despite an antibiotic, I dragged until yesterday. Amazing how the work always gets done! (Thank you, God).

And this weekend,  Before the Blood, which will carry into the beginning of the week, as I'm taking a couple days off to write.

I also put together four event calendars each week: health, faith, and arts and entertainment. Three of them can be found at the link below. http://www.theherald-news.com/lifestyle/ The fourth, Gotta Do It, runs each Sunday.

Check back with www.theherald-news.com each day for new event listings.


Joliet investment club gave members a chance to learn while they earned

A neat variation of "tell two friends and they'll tell two friends," these ladies were definitely forward thinking...and it paid off.


http://m.theherald-news.com/2015/06/03/joliet-investment-club-gave-members-a-chance-to-learn-while-they-earned/awf69e1/


Rialto Square Theatre announces line-up for 2015-2016

Wanna know who's coming to Joliet this year? The information is right here. Rialto general manager also discusses one act you don't want to miss.

http://www.theherald-news.com/2015/06/03/rialto-square-theatre-announces-lineup-for-2015-16-season/awcejbc/


An Extraordinary Life: Joliet woman gave generously of herself

No task or project was beyond this schoolteacher if it meant helping others. With video "extra."

http://m.theherald-news.com/2015/05/28/an-extraordinary-life-joliet-woman-gave-generously-of-herself/att9z98/


Pets of the Week

To help you find that fantastic, furry, four-footed addition to your family...

http://www.theherald-news.com/2015/06/05/pets-of-the-week/a7pux5n/


One Joliet Franciscan reflects back on her road to ministry
By Dawn Aulet

As the Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate in Joliet celebrate 150 years, this sister didn't take the tried and true road to the congregation.

http://www.theherald-news.com/2015/06/09/one-joliet-franciscan-reflects-back-on-her-road-to-ministry/a3clpau/?page=1


White Oak library craft club provides members creative outlet, good conversation

Despite being trapped in the car during a hailstorm and missing the first part of the meeting, I met some great ladies (including that writes fiction and received an invitation to WriteOn Joliet and one that has some mutual friends) and saw the results of some amazing talent

http://m.theherald-news.com/2015/06/11/white-oak-library-craft-club-provides-members-creative-outlet-good-conversation/a2hhu8s/

Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, Week of March 1, 2015

On a roll these last few weeks. Without further ado, a bit of the fruit from this week's labors.



Joliet surgeon strives to be capable, compassionate
By Sean Leary

Talk about cutting edge! This doctor is young and a powerhouse of skill and caring when it comes to plastic surgery, and no, I'm not talking body sculpting.

http://www.theherald-news.com/2015/02/24/joliet-surgeon-strives-to-be-capable-compassionate/akqq78x/


An Extraordinary Life: Homer Township's Larry Berg was quite the man

He beat the odds to success and built community wherever he went.

http://httpwww.theherald-news.com/2015/02/24/an-extraordinary-life-homer-townships-larry-berg-was-quite-the-man/asyey2i/


Joliet orthopaedic surgeon works to reduce pain, restore movement

He's second in the state for an unusual procedure.

http://m.theherald-news.com/2015/01/28/joliet-orthopaedic-surgeon-works-to-reduce-pain-restore-movement/ah8if8b/


Grace United Methodist hosts fresh telling of a familar gospel

Biblical storytelling group will present the entire book of Mark this Sunday.

http://seoplus.theherald-news.com/2015/02/17/grace-united-methodist-hosts-fresh-telling-of-a-familiar-gospel/aoga5wt/


Joliet Fransiscans will host art celebration on March 15

As part of its 150th anniverary year, the Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate will pay tribute to its art legacy through displays and musical performances. Be sure to click on this story. The attached video of the chime choir is just too cute.

http://httpwww.theherald-news.com/2015/03/03/joliet-franciscans-will-host-art-celebration-on-march-15/a1m0ng8/