With Thanksgiving Day just a couple days away, and looking very different for many people this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it's good to remember we can still give thanks.
For instance, good people are still doing good things on the local level. Here are some examples:
Joliet Catholic Academy hosted 'Meet the Angels and Hilltoppers' event for 7th and 8th-graders
Silver Cross Charity Golf (un) Outing Raises $116,550 for heart care @SilverCrossHosp
PHSCC French Club encourages exercise via Tour de Plainfield
Terri King and Teena Mackey honored for their roles with NAMI Will-Grundy
Joliet resident sworn in as a midshipman at United States Merchant Marine Academy
Local churches donate to D. 86 in Joliet
Joliet Catholic Academy Habit for Humanity Club organizes Operation Takeout
Plainfield special education students visit grocery store virtually
Boy Scouts refresh veterans monument at Oakwood Cemetery in Joliet
Administrators from D. 86 in Joliet featured at IASB meeting
Shorewood offers more assistance to small businesses: $350,000 grant pool now available
Kiwanis helped MorningStar Mission in Joliet prepare for winter
2 Troy 30-C school board members achieve 'Master Board Member' status
Joliet Public Library offering Veteran and Armed Forces library cards
Food distribution held at Plainfield Church
Girl Scouts open micro food pantry in Romeoville
Brian Bessler receives Allen Award for Service to the Community
Aldi opened #Shorewood location Thursday
Shorewood-Troy Public Library open by appointment only for lobby Grab-N-Go pick up
Minooka woman’s coyote photo captures October Forest Preserve photo contest win
New commissioner appointed to Plainfield Park District board
Troy 30-C schools pay tribute to veterans - even with no group activities
Lockport installs electric vehicle charging station
Bolingbrook Historical Museum showcases city's diversity
Will County recycling specialist elected to state, national roles
Frankfort Arts Association hosting exhibit at Frankfort Village Hall
Plainfield High School-Central Campus archer earns spot national team
Retired Plainfield Park District commissioner recognized for service
Plainfield North HS NHS's annual walk-a-thon raises $4K for Ronald McDonald House
And some reminders that COVID-19 is still in our midst (and the response from local organizations):
IDNR closes CWD check stations for 2020 firearm deer season
I've been exposed to COVID-19, now what? Edward-Elmhurst Health answers that question - and more
Troy 30-C school board pushes back full hybrid transition by 2 weeks
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