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Thursday, January 16, 2020

Community News: Jan. 15, 2020

NEWSLETTERS

Sign up for the Will County Go Guide

http://www.theherald-news.com/newsletter/will-county-go-guide/#//

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

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

Friday, October 11, 2019

Community News: Oct. 10 and Oct. 11 2019

VIDEO: Future chefs at work in Joliet

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

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

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

Friday, January 25, 2019

Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, Jan. 20 through Jan. 25

First of all, I hope everyone is staying warm this morning and bundling up well if they are venturing outside.

Second of all, my WriteOn Joliet co-leader Tom Hernandez will sell and sign books tomorrow from 2 to 3 p.m. at The Book Market, 2365 Plainfield Road in Crest Hill. I'm planning to pop in, too, so if you haven't met Tom and checked out his books (and even if you have), this is a great opportunity!

The atmosphere will be low-key, and the bookstore has plenty of used books to to keep one browsing for a long time. If you like essays, short stories, and poems about issues relating to family and social justice, I encourage you to come out.

Speaking of WriteOn Joliet, we have some great events planned this year for readers and for writers. Learn more about us at www.writeonjoliet.com.

Finally, details about Calkins Day on Feb. 13 will be posted tomorrow. Watch for it!

Now, here's where to find information and after that, the stories.

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): Monday (pets), Tuesday (health), Thursday (faith), Friday (arts and entertainment), and Sunday (people).

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:

These are listed here: https://www.bryonyseries.com/fetes-and-feasts.

Books and Such

Information on my books (including where to buy) along with upcoming events is at www.bryonyseries.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.

Get into God's game this Super Bowl weekend at Joliet church

JC Afternoon Inspiration: Pastor Lonnie Posley Jr said: "We're talking about 'getting into the game' just to let people know it's time to get off the sidelines and be accountable,"

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/01/22/eaca8f9450184ad7882f060b437f187e/index.xml

Getting the conversation started

C.A.R.E. to host presentation about plastic consumption on Jan. 29 environment

"We all feel we want something tangible to do," Diane Jennings, C.A.R.E. program director, said. "And right now, those actions seem to be kind of limited."

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/01/23/337050c209654f6aa530c1b2dfba5932/index.xml

Yes, these treats are really dessert
Tips and recipes for baking with cauliflower and gluten-free flour

For the holidays this year, I created baked goods and desserts for two family members using two ingredients not typical (for me) for baking: gluten-free flour and cauliflower.

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/22/yes-these-treats-are-really-dessert/ar98wi8/

Try this gluten-free, cinnamon-flavored banana bread made with cauliflower

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/01/24/5810d56846dd4897aeb99a14a2e7646a/index.xml

These gluten-free, dark chocolate brownies start with finely grated cauliflower

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/01/24/2bc82d67feaa45a6a4e6fa4fabebbf79/index.xml

This gluten-free, cauliflower and avocado cake bursts with lemon flavor

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/01/24/b66fdaacf93c45b5bc4c1b0e7338331e/index.xml

For a healthy, gluten-fry snack, mix up these raspberry-cauliflower muffins

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/01/24/33b92dfc8e0b4f2f8f5f79ac300e2a16/index.xml

Finally making a dream come true
Herald-News story helps connect Joliet man with 2 #dollhouse builders

After reading the Herald-News story in November, VanMeter wondered if Earl Walker and Dick Sievers would finish his daughter's dollhouse for him.

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/01/24/066f154719944b61ae50cc1ce03004ba/index.xml

LocalLit author spotlight: Kevin Trusty of Joliet returns

Trusty said: "Coming up with an angle to develop an idea can be tricky. I'd love to improve there, but that can't really be forced and seems to come from nowhere."

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/01/15/d06b496f6e9e498691968723161eaa1e/index.xml

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

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Community News: Nov. 27, 2018

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

Local health event: Nov. 27 through Dec. 4

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/26/local-health-event-nov-27-through/abjkkwa/

Dr. Chinedu Nwabueze joins Edward Medical Group in Plainfield

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/22/dr-chinedu-nwabueze-joins-edward-medical-group-in-plainfield/am5z4ec/

Edward Foundation names executive director

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/22/edward-foundation-names-executive-director/ag5e7b3/

Senior Star in Romeoville welcomes new executive director

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/22/senior-star-welcomes-new-executive-director/af7fpem/

New Lenox and Morris hospitals recognized for patient safety

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/26/new-lenox-and-morris-hospital-recognized-for-patient-safety/aptsy1i/

Morris Hospital announces new doctor, building expansion plans in Dwight

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/11/22/f2e269a3bf894f179e7a875662448bd2/index.xml

New Lenox hospital announces new medical staff appointments

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/11/22/f4fe7dcf588c42acb8a9b3f22e81ff29/index.xml

Sign up for the Will County Go Guide

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

Sign up for The Munsonville Times

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

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

Friday, June 8, 2018

Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, June 3 through June 8

Quick "weather report:" It's raining in Joliet but not on my parade!

Yesterday Rebekah worked on formatting the second book in the Adventures of Cornell Dyer series, Cornell Dyer and the Necklace of Forgetfulness.

And I got absolutely no editing done on Kellen this past week, but am planning to spend Sunday afternoon on it. In tupical "He loves me, he loves me not," fashion, I kept going back and forth with, "It needs lots of work, it does not," until I was messing around with it too much and altering its basic premise.

So I decided to back off and not rush it, to play with it when I could give it focused attention.

Tomorrow, I'm watching a grandson's T-ball game early in the morning (if it's not called on rain), cooking with Rebekah later in the day, and working on the fifth and final novel of Before the Blood when I'm not doing any of the above.

And church. And sleep.

Have a beautiful weekend readers, writers, vampire fans!

Non-bylined features:

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.

Books and Such

Information on my books (including where to buy) along with upcoming events is at www.bryonyseries.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. And for those who came out to WriteOn Joliet's open mic night last night. Your support is greatly appreciated.

New book focuses on Dellwood Park in Lockport

"The "Dellwood Chronicles" is a 198-page book divided into eight sections Caneva called epochs. Caneva will sell and sign copies of his book during Lockport's Old Canal Days, which runs from June 14 to June 17 this year.

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/05/30/00b7a4d7e816450b93628c1ca0ce80ca/index.xml

An Extraordinary Life: Jessie's still bringing kids to Christ
Memorial scholarship fundraiser keeps Frankfort teen's mission alive

During that last trip, Karolyn Nelson recalled one little girl who never smiled, except when she was around Jessie, which made the trip for Jessie.

“She was so excited,” Karolyn said. “She put so much time and effort into that little girl. ... I remember her crying when we left after our last VBS with them, and she said, “I may never get to see them again, but you know what? Because of this, I may get to see them in heaven one day.’ You look back at that as an adult and think, ‘It’s pretty cool to think she was that young and that’s where her heart was.’ ”

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/06/03/c515fc28b80f4f788d02fddea6c13d54/index.xml?page=1

For the love of pets
2nd annual Paws on 66 Pet Rescue Day is June 9 in Joliet

"It's not just dogs and cats but rabbits, too," Peggy Grandahl said. "We like to people know they can get a wonderful animal of any age: puppies and dogs, seniors, special needs dogs, purebred dogs. Just because a dog is from a rescue or shelter doesn't meant he won't make wonderful pet.

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/06/03/68d1d0966e134541a5b8920272873d38/index.xml

Romeoville senior living facility offers 2 new programs

One is an exercise class just for hands. The other has to be read to be believed.

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/06/03/bec386517f9349dfb92d6e99258086a8/index.xml

Cinnamon Stix rule at Jet's Pizza in Joliet

Herald-News staff were divided on the pizza (some people prefer thin crust), but everyone loved the dessert.

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/05/22/62c4e53147664979b3564dc893c5eccd/index.xml

A sweet taste of Victorian

Try these 3 easy ice cream recipes from the 19th century at home

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/06/05/d1cb7bad83a842588ded00835366af95/index.xml

How to make culinary memories with your kids

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/06/05/how-to-make-culinary-memories-with-your-kids/arebz0t/

A Plainfield art league of their own

"For kids who don't' do sports, this is their big game," Mueller said. "This is their moment of recognition. It gives them a chance to be noticed."

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/06/05/076d7d0a2d52491281e9328558e84e3b/index.xml?page=1

New Lenox woman is happily developing her passion

Maureen Blevins won an honorable mention at the gala opening on June 2. she was thrilled, especially the since Gold Pitcher was a spur of the moment shot.

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/06/05/c117f0495e2942e7822bb9b7bf080e9d/index.xml?page=1

LocalLit author spotlight: Carolyn Hill of New Lenox

Former columnist. Ghost writer. Fiction writer.

Read her short story next week by signing up for the newsletter today.

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/04/16/locallit-author-spotlight-carolyn-hill-of-new-lenox/ay57kuh/