Community News: Feb. 28 and Feb. 29, 2020

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.

At the bottom of these links is an outstanding piece by WriteOn Joliet member Holly Coop.


Escanaba in da Moonlight’ opens March 6 in Morris

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/02/26/escanaba-in-da-moonlight-opens-march-6-in-morris/a8g8w53/


Troy school hosts daddy-daughter dance

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/02/19/troy-school-hosts-daddy-daughter-dance/atb0gxm/


Grundy County SWCD to host fish and tree sales

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/02/26/grundy-county-swcd-to-host-fish-and-tree-sales/afek0pp/


Joliet West speech team wins 4th consecutive conference championship

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/02/26/joliet-west-speech-team-wins-4th-consecutive-conference-championship/a356sfd/


Apply now for the youth corps at Midewin in Wilmington 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/02/26/apply-now-for-the-youth-corps-at-midewin-in-wilmington/as0h8vz/


Multistate E. coli outbreak Linked to sprouts at Jimmy John’s

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/02/27/multistate-e-coli-outbreak-linked-to-sprouts-at-jimmy-johns/avibvbd/


Troy 30-C coach named 2020 Distinguished Middle School Coach of the Year

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/02/19/troy-30-c-coach-named-2020-distinguished-middle-school-coach-of-the-year/a5h7xfj/



And check out this brief post by Holly Coop for a bit of inspiration:

"I decided to turn over a new attitude instead of a new leaf."

https://writerbeeme.blogspot.com/2019/01/what-are-you-reading-these-days.html?m=1&fbclid=IwAR3jGjlRvdHD_q6wpzgAfJqNyJq1jHKolSUViCBDzNvi3wJvOyhN9FZbCvY



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Illustration by Kathleen Rose Van Pelt for "Bryony."

Community News: Oct. 4, 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.


Illinois State Museum to return artifacts to Australian First Nations

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/09/25/illinois-state-museum-to-return-artifacts-to-australian-first-nations/arb02py/


Bolingbrook resident wins photo contest

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/09/30/bolingbrook-resident-wins-photo-contest/asaz7qe/


Joliet West's Marching Tigers have successful beginning

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/10/02/joliet-wests-marching-tigers-have-successful-beginning/aifnpie/


Morris Theatre Guild to perform Poe classic Oct. 4 to Oct. 13

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/10/03/morris-theatre-guild-to-perform-poe-classic-oct-4-to-oct-13/aknor9h/


Cultural Arts event to be held Oct. 8 in Manhattan

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/10/03/cultural-arts-event-to-be-held-oct-8-in-manhattan/acx6tod/


Joliet hospice to host "Snowflakes and Icicles" character breakfast

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/09/29/joliet-hospice-to-host-snowflakes-and-icicles-character-breakfast/a5pi6x8/


Keeping haunted amusements scary but safe
Department of Labor and Fire Marshal inspect Halloween’s haunted houses to ensure safety for patrons

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/09/25/keeping-haunted-amusements-scary-but-safe/axs2t1q/



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Illustration by Christopher Gleason for "Staked!" Follow him at artworkbytopher.com.

Community News: Sept. 12, Sept. 13, and Sept. 16, 2019

Check out upcoming events and 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.


Pets of the Week: Sept. 15

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/09/10/952c72f26ea24b008fae0f7c86ca3466/index.xml


Lemont students win food-related bookmark contest

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/09/11/99704a6a9a904f9fbb228c4d18d0d605/index.xml

Plainfield student examines onion cells

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/09/03/plainfield-student-examines-onion-cells/aopznli/


Plainfield recognizing Hunger Action Month with food drive

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/09/04/plainfield-recognizing-hunger-action-month-with-food-drive/azifj9g/


Plainfield students now have vegan options 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/09/11/plainfield-students-now-have-vegan-options/ag5fez7/


Joliet area artists showcase their creativity

https://www.theherald-news.com/2017/09/19/joliet-area-artists-showcase-their-creativity/ad9ij53/


Plainfield senior earns spot in national choir in November 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/09/11/plainfield-senior-earns-spot-in-national-choir-in-november/a8ypr86/


Gotta Do It: Sept. 16 through Sept. 23

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/09/11/gotta-do-it-sept-16-through-sept-23/a6cg0v4/


Local pet events: Sept. 16 through Sept. 23

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/09/11/local-pet-events-sept-16-through-sept-23/anhp86y/


Local food events: Sept. 16 through Sept. 23

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/09/08/local-food-events-sept-16-through-sept-23/adg3ku2/


Local health events: Sept. 16 through Sept. 23

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/09/11/local-health-events-sept-16-through-sept-23/ah0gx6a/


Local arts and entertainment: Sept. 16 through Sept. 23

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/09/11/local-arts-and-entertainment-sept-16-through-sept-23/ay11v1b/


Local health events: Sept. 17 through Sept. 24

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/09/11/local-health-events-sept-17-through-sept-24/alfkkpu/


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Illustration by Christopher Gleason for "Staked!" Follow him at artworkbytopher.com.

Community News: Sept. 20, 2018

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

Local faith events Sept. 20 through Sept. 27 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/09/19/local-faith-events-sept-20-through-sept-27/atemdmk/

Morris Theatre Guild plans annual general meeting 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/09/19/morris-theatre-guild-plans-annual-general-meeting/a8iz7qj/

Bolingbrook students hold flag ceremony on Sept. 11

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/09/13/bolingbrook-students-hold-flag-ceremony-on-sept-11/ahwfpa7/

Bolingbrook principal and students take part in Sept. 11 ceremony

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/09/13/bolingbrook-principal-and-students-take-part-in-sept-11-ceremony/aabs3yc/

Plainfield students hold flag ceremony on Sept. 11

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/09/13/plainfield-students-hold-flag-ceremony-on-sept-11/adqp32s/

Romeoville school holds balloon release on Sept. 11

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/09/13/romeoville-school-holds-balloon-release-on-sept-11/ab7vl8b/

Bolingbrook school reaches out to future students

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/09/12/bolingbrook-school-reaches-out-to-future-students/a9iox22/

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Illustration by Kathleen Rose Van Pelt for "Bryony."

Community News: July 20, 2018

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

Local arts and entertainment July 20 through July 27

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/07/18/local-arts-and-entertainment-july-20-through-july-27/ab2wphp/

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

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/07/20/the-center-for-disability-services-in-joliet-to-host-cocktails-for-a-cause/af0itok/

Shorewood Crossroads Festival to host baby contest 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/07/20/shorewood-crossroads-festival-to-host-baby-contest/a20ndf8/

Around Town: Brewed Awakenings in Morris Around Town: Brewed Awakenings in Morris

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/07/20/around-town-brewed-awakenings-in-morris/afmttjg/

Plainfield playground tech games

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/07/20/plainfield-playground-tech-games/ayseb6w/

Lockport Township High School students compete

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/07/20/lockport-township-high-school-students-compete/a6hcvx2/

Lockport students, Best Buddies throw pies for charity

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/07/20/lockport-students-best-buddies-throw-pies-for-charity/aeze3b0/

Joliet Central hosts Showcase for Peace

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/07/20/joliet-central-hosts-showcase-for-peace/apf7ppn/

Troy Craughwell Elementary School hosts wax museum

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/07/20/troy-craughwell-elementary-school-hosts-wax-museum/aaw5aan/

Lincoln-Way Marching Band performs at White Sox game

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/07/20/lincoln-way-marching-band-performs-at-white-sox-game/atpk0uv/

Morris Theatre Guild receives grant from Community Foundation of Grundy County for upgrades to theater 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/07/06/morris-theatre-guild-receives-grant-from-community-foundation-of-grundy-county-for-upgrades-to-theatre/at29ctb/


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Illustration by Matt Coundiff for "Visage." Follow him at www.facebook.com/artbymattcoundiff

Community News: Jan. 3, 2017

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


Need help? Want to help? Here's a roundup of area food pantries

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/28/need-help-want-to-help-heres-a-roundup-of-area-food-pantries/ap2qgqn/

Joliet theater to host Dual Album Release Show on Feb. 16

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/27/joliet-theater-to-host-dual-album-release-show-on-feb-16/az5cw17/

Forest Preserve District of Will County picnic and camping permits now on sale  

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/01/03/forest-preserve-district-of-will-county-picnic-and-camping-permits-now-on-sale/arpkqh9/

The Morris Theatre Guild taking reservations for winter production

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/01/03/the-morris-theatre-guild-taking-reservations-for-winter-production/ai3t6ju/

Plainfield Art League hosts exhibit and reception Jan. 10

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/01/03/plainfield-art-league-hosts-exhibit-and-reception-jan-10/a35mahk/

Joliet Central and Joliet West students attend 2017 RYLA Conference

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/11/30/joliet-central-and-joliet-west-students-attend-2017-ryla-conference/a8vgjqc/

Lewis University in Romeoville ranked No. 5 for Best Colleges for Veterans in U.S.

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/01/03/lewis-university-in-romeoville-ranked-no-5-for-best-colleges-for-veterans-in-u-s/akhhheo/

Joliet church to host Epiphany celebration

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/01/03/joliet-church-to-host-epiphany-celebration/asq2qsq/

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