Community News: July 27, 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.


7th annual “Plainfield Really, Really Free Market' set for Aug. 3 Plainfield

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/07/24/7th-annual-plainfield-really-really-free-market-set-for-aug-3/ah0wl9n/


Employee at Romeoville university honored 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/07/26/employee-at-romeoville-university-honored/aau9hoh/


Civil Air Patrol cadet receives achievement award

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/07/26/civil-air-patrol-cadet-receives-achievement-award/azi11fa/


Girl Scouts launches 42 new badges to help girls make choices

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/07/26/girl-scouts-launches-42-new-badges-to-help-girls-make-choices/aj3vxkk/


Minooka teen participated in aviation program

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/07/26/minooka-teen-participated-in-aviation-program/a7od5px/


Will County circuit court clerks bring their children to work

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/07/26/will-county-circuit-court-clerks-bring-their-children-to-work/ano0hvw/


KLA Schools of Plainfield hosted annual STEM Fair 

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/07/26/c8c0822d47d34f5aa1d220ba6ffb7947/index.xml



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Community News: March 28 and March 29, 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.


The Gaylord Building in Lockport to launch artist program

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/03/28/the-gaylord-building-in-lockport-to-launch-artist-program/aboexl0/


Auditions to be held for new community theater in Lockport

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/03/28/auditions-to-be-held-for-new-community-theater-in-lockport/a9raso4/


Students invited to submit artwork for competition

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/03/28/students-invited-to-submit-artwork-for-competition/ajya48i/


KLA Schools in Plainfield celebrated a week of cultural diversity 

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/03/28/5431559f10334709ba064fb9fcee6801/index.xml


Plainfield students turn bottle caps into a bench 

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/03/28/27459d51802b4d59bb57a9b627a80681/index.xml


Planting at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie in Wilmington

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/03/28/847773561d0345d6838d9a9fff38f14b/index.xml


Food resources in Will and Grundy Counties

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/02/27/food-resources-in-will-and-grundy-counties/ahm9fyy/


April SNAP benefits will be issued between April 1 and April 10 for all SNAP recipients 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/03/27/april-snap-benefits-will-be-issued-between-april-1-and-april-10-for-all-snap-recipients/adws0fy/


Trinity Christian School students stock Shorewood food pantry

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/03/27/77970722c78f44a0b891677476a8caad/index.xml


RECIPES

Use salmon's skin to stop it from drying out, release fat

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/03/26/use-salmons-skin-to-stop-it-from-drying-out-release-fat/asqd4o/


A bread pudding that's perfect for a relaxed brunch at home

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/03/26/a-bread-pudding-thats-perfect-for-a-relaxed-brunch-at-home/au6ntm9/


Ditch the pan: Braising is a great way to add flavor to cod

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/03/26/ditch-the-pan-braising-is-a-great-way-to-add-flavor-to-cod/akbb54/


Tame your spaghetti monster with this easy garlicky dish

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/03/26/tame-your-spaghetti-monster-with-this-easy-garlicky-dish/ardm1w0/


Rethinking pasta primavera to make it taste like spring

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/03/26/rethinking-pasta-primavera-to-make-it-taste-like-spring/ajiihsl/


Memories in the Kitchen: Bites and Nibbles from "Bryony"

https://www.bryonyseries.com/bbbs


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Community News: Dec. 19, 2018

Food resources, recipes and food drives, oh my!


Food resources in Will, Grundy counties

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/13/food-resources-in-will-grundy-counties/af3kqez/


KLA Schools of #Plainfield holds food drive 

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/12/19/4b0d50ea65ed4c1c9849232053d3639f/index.xml


Plainfield Lions host annual Christmas Basket program 

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/12/19/3a6a7a79c5f645a68d5b07314830e494/index.xml


A classic risotto is creamy and indulgent, thanks to saffron 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/19/a-classic-risotto-is-creamy-and-indulgent-thanks-to-saffron/ax6wvnn/


We packed tons of flavor into our spinach dip with herbs 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/19/we-packed-tons-of-flavor-into-our-spinach-dip-with-herbs/axwxdsk/


A flavorful, flourless chocolate cake without all the fuss 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/19/a-flavorful-flourless-chocolate-cake-without-all-the-fuss/afjk2cr/


Let out your inner artist: Grab the kids to make pancakes 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/19/let-out-your-inner-artist-grab-the-kids-to-make-pancakes/atcavyi/


A trio of ways to make white chicken chili pop with flavor 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/19/a-trio-of-ways-to-make-white-chicken-chili-pop-with-flavor/agos9o5/


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Community News: Nov. 9, 2018

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

Local arts and entertainment Nov. 9 through Nov. 16

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/05/local-arts-and-entertainment-nov-9-through-nov-16/ar15243/

Secretary of state urges students to enter contest 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/10/17/secretary-of-state-urges-students-to-enter-contest/akschvg/

District 202 students in Plainfield set to participate in music festival

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/07/district-202-students-in-plainfield-set-to-participate-in-music-festival/apem113/

‘An Evening of Holiday Music’ benefits Trinity Services in New Lenox

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/09/an-evening-of-holiday-music-benefits-trinity-services-in-new-lenox/ao2i7ye/

Holiday tree and wreath sale benefits The Cancer Support Center

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/09/holiday-tree-and-wreath-sale-benefits-the-cancersupport-center/ahbxguh/

Joliet hospice hosts 'Star Wars' golf outing 

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/10/17/4f22ed5bab0b4711a9265878842b6c62/index.xml

Lockport Township Park District to host Christmas luncheon 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/09/lockport-township-park-district-to-host-christmas-luncheon/a43t6tu/

Indian Trail first-graders in Frankfort celebrate fall colors

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/11/07/19adf835af6742fd8d577cb5892edae4/index.xml

Plainfield students enjoy 'pumpkin math'

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/09/plainfield-students-enjoy-pumpkin-math/auj50gl/

KLA Schools of Plainfield celebrate fall

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/11/07/bd59df833c064c759f8ebee8901923f1/index.xml

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Community News: Aug. 24, 2018

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


Local arts and entertainment Aug. 24 through Aug. 31

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/08/22/local-arts-and-entertainment-aug-24-through-aug-31/agcncbv/


Around Town: American Legion Post 1080 in Joliet 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/08/24/around-town-american-legion-post-1080-in-joliet/aopmx3h/


The Center for Disability Services in Joliet to host 'Racing for a Cause' 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/08/24/the-center-for-disability-service


Trinity Services in New Lenox to host dinner dance and auction

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/08/24/trinity-services-in-new-lenox-to-host-dinner-dance-and-auction/aoti15t/s-in-joliet-to-host-racing-for-a-cause/aacxhw9/


Lincoln-Way Marching Band gears up for weekend

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/08/22/lincoln-way-marching-band-gears-up-for-weekend/a7619i7/

Romeoville Tumbleweeds gymnastics team successful at national level

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/08/22/5f492c818a644ce69cd65273bbbc4ff3/index.xml

Lincoln-Way chess teams attended tournament in February

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/08/22/df4199a60b3f4e9c82cb6bb56a7fba72/index.xml

Students of KLA Schools #Plainfield hosted 1st talent show

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/08/22/fea129849dc74e028c373eec05788428/index.xml

Edward Foundation Charity Golf Tournament raises $440,000

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/08/22/caae8e00cb4f4ec89d428fdeeedd4a35/index.xml

St. Mary Immaculate Parish in Plainfield to host golf outing

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/08/24/st-mary-immaculate-parish-in-plainfield-to-host-golf-outing/a61svwz/


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

Last weekend was a busy on-call blur, I don't even recall my weekend plan list.

That said, here are my goals for this weekend:

Finish Henry's chapter nine. Ten is done, so finishing this one means only one more novel to go!

Fix the copy errors in Cornell (an independent party did the edits last weekend)

Add the Cornell reviews to the website.

Work on the second book in the Adventures of Cornell Dyer series: Cornell Dyer and the Necklace of Forgetfulness.

Art for the second Bertrand book (Bertrand's First Book of Numbers) is nearly done.

And be sure to check out the new look for Sue's Diner on Sunday, with links right here on this blog.

Now for my "real" writing.

Non-bylined work: the health, faith, and arts and entertainment calendars. Where to find them? 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 each Sunday.

Feature briefs for Monday (pets), 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. I do try to post new content daily.

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 of course, I post curated content relating to the BryonySeries at @BryonySeries.

Thank you for reading The Herald-News.

Joliet resident caring for the homeless through a new foundation

Larry Mays’ foundation aims to lead people out of adversity

Mays said he’s been shot, served time, done drugs and sold drugs.

“God rescued me from all that,” Mays said. “I felt it was my obligation as a human being to go back and reach for some of those still lost.”

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2017/05/30/28771c6b4f32418ab36143b890ad3aec/index.xml

An Extraordinary Life: Joliet woman was a caring, hardworking survivor

Sally Conley beat the odds in so many ways

“How she made it to 82, I don’t know,” Kathy Conley, Sally's daughter, said. “She would say to me, ‘Why am I still here?’ And I would say, ‘Because you’re Irish and you’re stubborn, that’s why. And we’re fighters.’ ”

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2017/05/30/574513a65c534e81a60e228e102b264d/index.xml

Pets of the Week: June 5

See what pets are available for adoption.

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2017/05/28/0c66ab0803784047b1756eb646d06dcb/index.xml?page=1

Mystery Diner: Aisha’s Southern Cuisine is a soul food experience

Before we left, I wanted to try the caramel cake ($3), but Aisha’s didn’t have any that day. That’s when my friend pointed out the dessert I’d overlooked: sweet potato cheesecake ($4.50).

Oh heart, be still.

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2017/06/03/a12f310bcb19429a922f353009bb0428/index.xml

Plainfield preschoolers make zen garden for memory care residents

School project at KLA Schools of Plainfield has therapeutic benefits

 “While learning about sand, we incorporated the many uses of sand, where sand comes from and how sand is developed,” Debbie Wozniak, preschool teacher, said. “From that, Sandy came up with the idea of a zen garden because zen gardens have sand in them.”

Sandy LeBlanc is the other, Wozniak, is another preschool teacher.

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2017/06/05/09078ea9e2a24ff883327bb41ef331ad/index.xml

Artworks: Recreating the Philippines’ essence in art

This former abstract artist and retired teacher will exhibit three of her favorite pieces as well as several other prints on Saturday at the fourth annual Piyesta Pinoy Festival in Bolingbrook.

"They go back to my time, when I was a kid growing up, the things that I saw,” Tita Recometa Brady of Joliet said.

Cornerstone Services in Joliet to hold 3rd art show

By Jessica Spangler

Types of artwork will include drawings and paintings, weavings, photographs and decorated objects. Many artists will be present to answer questions. The photography portion of the show is new and incorporates commentary on why each photograph was taken.

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2017/06/06/ac137fb0619f46c3bc900e0aa2a1892b/index.xml