Community News: Oct. 10 and Oct. 11 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.


First, check out this video I took at a special Joliet Junior College, student-led restaurant last week

VIDEO: Future chefs at work in Joliet

https://www.theherald-news.com/video/id/f2f25cb9-d20c-4c33-8ec0-8cfbe6ca2130.html

Senior Star in Romeoville launches memory care dining for its residents
memory care 

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/10/08/38a334f12e75403e90559a712f53b626/index.xml


The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides a model for ensuring a right to food

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/10/08/the-supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap-provides-a-model-for-ensuring-a-right-to-food/aktjrkg/


Determining food insecurity on college campuses

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/10/08/determining-food-insecurity-on-college-campuses/ayxi5ra/


Troy schools has its own unofficial post office

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/10/09/troy-schools-has-its-own-unofficial-post-office/azg0yf5/


JTHS Orchestra Festival Day at Joliet West High School 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/10/10/jths-orchestra-festival-day-at-joliet-west-high-school/a1otz3h/


New Lenox musician to host show

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/10/10/new-lenox-musician-to-host-show/awyf0r1/


Joliet artists meet with Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/10/09/b3d90be579824ddb867c833304b60b7e/index.xml?page=1


Frankfort students draw portraits and write clues

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/10/09/frankfort-students-draw-portraits-and-write-clues/a72f5t/


Frankfort students display their clues for parents to see

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/10/09/frankfort-students-display-their-clues-for-parents-to-see/azg1lsl/


Free blues show in Lockport

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/10/10/free-blues-s


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Illustration by Matt Coundiff for "Memories in the Kitchen: Bites and Nibbles from "Bryony." 

Community News: Feb. 28, 2019

It's all about the food today!

Check out our listing of food resources, food news, and recipes.

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.


Government shutdown not affecting Will County WIC services

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/02/26/government-shutdown-not-affecting-will-county-wic-services/a6f326n/


Joliet Junior College's Wandering Feast returns in April 2019

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/02/27/joliet-junior-colleges-wandering-feast-returns-in-april-2019/atxor2w/


March SNAP benefits will be issued on March 1 for all SNAP recipients

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/02/26/march-snap-benefits-will-be-issued-on-march-1-for-all-snap-recipients/awie22k/


Future of U.S. citrus may hinge on 1 thing 
Will consumers accept genetically modified food? 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/02/26/future-of-u-s-citrus-may-hinge-on-1-thing/ajy2pxl/


RECIPES

Making tender kale without overcooking or having it swampy

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/02/26/making-tender-kale-without-overcooking-or-having-it-swampy/a5izqp6/

Try a meatless chili that treats tempeh like ground meat

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/02/26/try-a-meatless-chili-that-treats-tempeh-like-ground-meat/aubvvhz/

A pasta dish that'll have your family asking for seconds

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/02/26/a-pasta-dish-thatll-have-your-family-asking-for-seconds/an8w11w/

A silky-smooth soup with a big dose of healthy greens

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/02/26/a-silky-smooth-soup-with-a-big-dose-of-healthy-greens/aqgs25o/

How to roast broccoli florets and get them crispy browned

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/02/26/how-to-roast-broccoli-florets-and-get-them-crispy-browned/ahfiinx/


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Illustration by Kathleen Rose Van Pelt for "Bryony."