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Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Catch Up With News Around Joliet

Here are nearly twenty pieces of Joliet-area related news, information, and events

Simply scroll through and click on the ones you want to read.

Have a great day! :)

D. 86 in Joliet welcomes new principals

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/02/d-86-in-joliet-welcomes-new-principals/am2dpqn/

Tips for talking to kids about the new reality during COVID-19

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/02/tips-for-talking-to-kids-about-the-new-reality-during-covid-19/ak38p6h/

G and W Electric donates $27K to Salvation Army of Joliet
Substantial gift will provide food and financial relief for hundreds in need

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/30/gw-electric-donates-27k-to-salvation-army-of-joliet/ajabxg6/

Plainfield Library to re-open July 8 - with restrictions
Only 20 visitors allowed in the building at one time

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/02/plainfield-library-to-re-open-july-8-with-restrictions/abzhvv8/

Residents at OLA in Joliet enjoy a 'Happy Parade' - complete with bubbles and a pup

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/29/residents-at-ola-in-joliet-enjoy-a-happy-parade-complete-with-bubbles-and-a-pup/d3sex6g/

D. 86 in Joliet modifies Grab-and-Go meals pickup due to Fourth of July

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/29/d-86-in-joliet-modifies-grab-and-go-meals-pickup-due-to-fourth-of-july/ai97wuq/

The link between COVID-19 and stroke

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/15/the-link-between-covid-19-and-stroke/a6jfjue/

Troy transportation director retires
Lucy Feeney spent 32 years in education at Troy

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/15/troy-transportation-director-retires/a85x25m/

Plainfield 8th-grader wins #writing award

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/15/plainfield-8th-grader-wins-writing-award/a3u84ch/

Plainfield Park District Hosting Frozen II Drive-In Movie Night June 25
(This is event is past. But check the district's website for additional events).

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/16/plainfield-park-district-hosting-frozen-ii-drive-in-movie-night-june-25/aedi93q/

Apply now for Landscape Scale Restoration Grants across Northeast and Midwest

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/30/apply-now-for-landscape-scale-restoration-grants-across-northeast-and-midwest/abxka3p/

Air Pollution Action Day alerts for Will, Grundy counties on Thursday
Conditions expected to extend through holiday weekend and coming weekend

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/01/air-pollution-action-day-alerts-for-will-grundy-counties-on-thursday/aep4rjy/

Illinois State Fire Marshal awards grants to first responders in Will, Grundy counties

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/29/illinois-state-fire-marshal-awards-grants-to-first-responders-in-will-grundy-counties/aqvnoob/

Frog on a log leaps over Forest Preserve photo competition

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/29/frog-on-a-log-leaps-over-forest-preserve-photo-competition/aron9mx/

Have a safe Fourth of July with these fireworks safety tips

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/01/have-a-safe-fourth-of-july-with-these-fireworks-safety-tips/avs2jxl/

IDPH to screen newborns for spinal muscular atrophy

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/30/idph-to-screen-newborns-for-spinal-muscular-atrophy/ajmg88/

Former Wilmington resident honored for outstanding achievements in environmental planning and planning leadership

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/29/henry-f-bittaker-named-to-prestigious-planning-college-of-fellows-faicp/ao7flno/

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

Thursday, December 12, 2019

Community News: Dec. 12, 2019

Illustration by Kathleen Rose Van Pelt for "Bryony."

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Community News: July 31, 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.

Students at Lewis University in Romeoville earn dean’s lists for spring 2019

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/07/31/students-at-lewis-university-in-romeoville-earn-deans-lists-for-spring-2019/asou6hd/

Plainfield Park District donation delivers play opportunities around the world

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/07/30/df0b502a506943558f33b892342f61e0/index.xml

Will County collects record amount of textiles in week-long event

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/07/31/will-county-collects-record-amount-of-textiles-in-week-long-event/asnh1cc/

Plainfield senior volunteers at elementary school

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/07/31/plainfield-senior-volunteers-at-elementary-school/awdtc69/

Joliet school celebrates 65th year reunion

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/07/31/joliet-school-celebrates-65th-year-reunion/avf0rkp/

Grads, students and staff paint Plainfield school

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/07/31/grads-students-and-staff-paint-plainfield-school/aa0ak29/

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

Monday, July 15, 2019

Community News: July 12 and July 15, 2019

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Illustration by Kathleen Rose Van Pelt for "Bryony."

Friday, June 28, 2019

Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, June 23 through June 28

It's a super-packed morning, so let's head right into the stories and where to various pieces of information.

I hope everyone had a wonderful week and that an even better weekend is awaiting you.

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):

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.

Upcoming events:

Once Timothy Baran is done updating this page, these will listed here: https://www.bryonyseries.com/fetes-and-feasts.

Check out the progress he has made so far. Each square is hand-built. And be sure to "hover" your hand over the first square. Note: this only works (so far) with the desktop version.

But he's also made A LOT of changes to the website. So be sure to roam around a bit.

Books and Such

Information on my books (including where to buy) along with upcoming events is at www.bryonyseries.com. Again, Timothy is in the process of updating the website, so all titles may not appear. If you have any 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.

He was who they're looking for
Joliet East alumni surprise fellow classmate Lionel Richie on 'Hello' tour

"I think he was just so excited and blown away to see us. He was overwhelmed. He really was."

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/06/18/a1440658320d44b98a7c356c71f98e61/index.xml

An Extraordinary Life: A quiet man with priorities in place
Joliet bass drummer was an ardent supporter of the Joliet Junior College community band

In an email Charles Morgan, professor of music and director of bands at JJC, praised Gino's talent and band loyalty.

"Gino was an amazing man, with a passion for music," Charles said. "He played bass drum in the JJC community band for years until his health no longer made it possible.

"After his time as a player he continued to attend every concert as one of our biggest supporters. When I think of Gino, his smile is what comes to mind. It was infectious."

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/06/18/020989a9f21d4efda3180055e20f119a/index.xml

Joliet hospice writing workshop helps people express grief

"Journaling has been found to be an effective way to process your grief," Patrice Martin, director of bereavement services at Joliet Area Community Hospice, said. "And some people may feel more comfortable writing than going to support groups. Writing can help people who are not comfortable processing their feelings out loud and in front of a group."

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/06/18/joliet-hospice-writing-workshop-helps-people-express-grief/ahdp5en/

From classroom to the corporation
Joliet Junior College alum using her culinary skills in the workplace

"I think food is a common ground," Cat Thies said. "Everyone has to eat and everyone has a different way of preparing food, too, so every dish has a story to tell. It's a good icebreaker, and I think that starts other conversation, too."

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/06/26/80de9a2638f44e09b13936eb3575561d/index.xml

Reluctant to put the bicycle away
Bill Lang of Frankfort said: Any time I am on that trike is worth it.'

"The things you see and the things that happen out there when you're riding is exceptional," Lang said. "You always meet a lot of people and you learn that in the world, 95 percent of the people are very good people, regardless of where they live. I have met a lot of them and it means a lot."

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/06/25/reluctant-to-put-the-bicycle-away/auivxca/

Enjoy a bike ride before cookouts and fireworks
Joliet Bicycle Club's annual event attracts up to 1,000 cyclists

"It's definitely all ages," Bill Lang, one of the Joliet Bicycle Club founders, said. "We have family rides; they don't go very far. Or they can ride to Plattville and back. And we go heavy on the snacks."

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/06/21/enjoy-a-bike-ride-before-cookouts-and-fireworks/az0z3jm/

Kids: show your patriotism with a decorated bike at Plainfield parade

"We like to give kids an opportunity to see how creative they can get, to see what they can make out of something we haven't thought of," Misty Bartlett, program manager at the Plainfield Park District, said. "And they enjoy showing you what they've created."

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/06/26/0943c1c78a6d407d992b79fdb89e6826/index.xml

LocalLit book spotlight: 'Guarding Prayer' by Ora Holloway of Joliet

Holloway is the founder of the Joliet-based Igniting the Prayer Ministries and believes in "building strong churches of prayer and communities," according to Igniting the Prayer Ministries website at ignitingthefireprayer.com.

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/06/27/locallit-book-spotlight-guarding-prayer-by-ora-holloway-of-joliet/aava5xg/

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

Friday, October 12, 2018

Community News: Oct. 12, 2018

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

Local arts and entertainment Oct. 12 through Oct. 19

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/10/10/local-arts-and-entertainment-oct-12-through-oct-19/aekv65/

Bolingbrook school hosted community reading day

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/08/15/bolingbrook-school-hosted-community-reading-day/aopajp8/

Romeoville students 'sample' books

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/09/12/romeoville-students-sample-books/agu7n30/

Author special guest at reading event at Romeoville school

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/09/13/author-special-guest-at-reading-event-at-romeoville-school/acdue43/

Fountaindale Public Library in Bolingbrook launches rewards program

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/10/10/fountaindale-public-library-in-bolingbrook-launches-rewards-program/a55v142/

Walsh to be honored at Solid Gold brunch in Joliet

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/10/12/walsh-to-be-honored-at-solid-gold-brunch-in-joliet/as1d5y4/

Around Town: Book and Bean Cafe in Joliet

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/10/12/around-town-book-and-bean-cafe-in-joliet/a2ua0e9/

Sites for 2018 youth waterfowl hunting seasons open

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/10/12/sites-for-2018-youth-waterfowl-hunting-seasons-open/abehgcm/

Bolingbrook school now has Little Free Library

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/09/12/bea709b97bb54549be82bbdbac0437d4/index.xml?page=1

Grand Prairie Elementary School unveils renovated library

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/10/10/0edbb31cf18147b3aa61ef3213239c20/index.xml

Knights of Columbus to host chili cook-off in Romeoville

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/10/12/knights-of-columbus-to-host-chili-cook-off-in-romeoville/atsb153/

Plainfield Park District installs first Little Free Library

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/10/10/8301ae6a22f4496b83d80b43d6c513f4/index.xml

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

Friday, September 14, 2018

Community News: Sept. 14, 2018

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

Local arts and entertainment Sept. 14 through Sept. 21

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/09/03/local-arts-and-entertainment-sept-14-through-sept-21/a86tkue/

A dramatic history of Plainfield

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/04/16/a-dramatic-history-of-plainfield/adk5hte/

Support VVSD STEP program

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/09/14/support-vvsd-step-program/aovttck/

3rd annual Pints and Pork Challenge is Sept. 29

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/09/14/3rd-annual-pints-and-pork-challenge-is-sept-29/a3bq3nc/

Morris Hospital Auxiliary to host benefit

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/09/14/morris-hospital-auxiliary-to-host-benefit/aayrvo6/

Illinois Fall Trout Season Opens Oct. 20

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/09/14/illinois-fall-trout-season-opens-oct-20/afxsp0q/

Midewin honored Illinois bicentennial

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/09/14/midewin-honored-illinois-bicentennial/ay9nv25/

Around Town: Thrive

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/09/14/around-town-thrive/a2cxlee/

Plainfield Park District hosted inaugural Cardboard Boat Regatta

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/09/13/171cfedffcaa45cdbc620f28077e1700/index.xml?page=1

Middle River Marine (MRM) christens boats in Joliet

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/09/14/05c0ca32fef240dcb6d72079f3343792/index.xml

Women United’s Social Change Project Opens My Little Free Library in Joliet

New Read to Succeed program promotes literacy

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/09/14/a9f3e58d67a541ea9652143238b36df1/index.xml

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

Friday, July 20, 2018

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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http://www.theherald-news.com/newsletter/locallit/

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https://www.bryonyseries.com/munsonville-times

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

Saturday, May 19, 2018

Community News: May 18 and May 19, 2018

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

Local arts and entertainment May 18 through May 25

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/05/17/local-arts-and-entertainment-may-18-through-may-25/aqlrvp0/

It’s opening week for 'Postmortem' at Morris Theatre Guild

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/05/15/69df7488d00442eeb97dbfb472fd8344/index.xml

Students from Lewis University present at math competition

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/05/11/students-from-lewis-university-present-at-math-competition/ax3msfr/

Joliet Central High School announces 2018 Mr. and Ms. J

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/04/29/joliet-central-high-school-announces-2018-mr-and-ms-j/ap3dbto/

Joliet Central grad receives USF scholarship

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/05/11/joliet-central-grad-receives-usf-scholarship/aqfqjmj/

Lockport sailor serves on the USS John C. Stennis

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/05/11/lockport-sailor-serves-on-the-uss-john-c-stennis/ap5wyr2/

Lincoln-Way East students excel in state reading program

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/05/11/lincoln-way-east-students-excel-in-state-reading-program/asjsfq3/

Lockport Township High School honor societies induct new members

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/05/11/lockport-township-high-school-honor-societies-induct-new-members/aklf01o/

Plainfield students create earthquake-proof buildings

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/05/11/plainfield-students-create-earthquake-proof-buildings/ab213oo/

Soldier surprises sister at Plainfield school

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/05/11/soldier-surprises-sister-at-plainfield-school/ahkqng3/

Plainfield senior to make conducting debut with Chicago orchestra

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/05/19/plainfield-senior-to-make-conducting-debut-with-chicago-orchestra/a1tn1fo/

Joliet Central band competes in Tennessee

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/05/19/joliet-central-band-competes-in-tennessee/a8gcd3f/

Stay cool this summer and save with early bird passes to Plainfield pool

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/05/19/stay-cool-this-summer-and-save-with-early-bird-passes-to-plainfield-pool/ajmu4t2/

Frankfort students study music in various forms

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/05/19/a27c12da05df47d5ada2a389c3980993/index.xml

Joliet Montessori School summer camp programs now enrolling

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/05/19/joliet-montessori-school-summer-camp-programs-now-enrolling/ampz14u/

And the 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!"

Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Community News: Jan. 31

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/2018/01/26/need-help-want-to-help-heres-a-roundup-of-area-food-pantries/ahh6wxd/

Carter Larry selected as VVSD safety director

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/01/21/carter-larry-selected-as-vvsd-safety-director/a10zrzd/

Lockport school recognizes Winter Breakfast Club 2017-18 members

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/01/18/lockport-school-recognizes-winter-breakfast-club-2017-18-members/aiq0d0y/

Joliet students recognized

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/01/17/joliet-students-recognized/acby8pi/

Shorewood Lions Club recognizes November Troy Students of the Month

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/01/17/shorewood-lions-club-recognizes-november-troy-students-of-the-month/apjwmns/

Joliet culinary arts professor pens textbook

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/01/31/joliet-culinary-arts-professor-pens-textbook/a2iorsn/

Plainfield Park District receives Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency Award

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/01/31/plainfield-park-district-receives-illinois-distinguished-

accredited-agency-award/aito0z9/

'Healthy Soil, Healthy Food, Healthy People' lecture Jan. 31 in Wilmington

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/11/27/healthy-soil-healthy-food-healthy-people-lecture-jan-31-in-wilmington/aisp1zc/

Illustration by Kathleen Rose Van Pelt for "Bryony."