Community News: Aug. 29, 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.


Plainfield Giving Gala donates to local food pantries and other charities 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/08/10/plainfield-giving-gala-donates-to-local-food-pantries-and-other-charities/apjpnvc/


Unpossible Mead hosted grand opening in Dwight

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/08/10/unpossible-mead-hosted-grand-opening-in-dwight/aq540as/


4th Annual Pints and Pork Challenge is set for Sept. 28

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/08/28/4th-annual-pints-and-pork-challenge-is-set-for-sept-28/ak8f0w8/


Food waste is hard to combat in certain settings
Food waste-education has limited efficacy, expert says

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/08/10/food-waste-is-hard-to-combat-in-certain-settings/asorbhi/


Winners for Frankfort rib cook-off announced

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/08/10/winners-for-frankfort-rib-cook-off-announced/awyzovf/


JTHS Transportation Center honors retiring district leader David Gray 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/08/01/jths-transportation-center-honors-retiring-district-leader-david-gray/ap635ax/


Around Town: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/08/14/around-town-big-brothers-big-sisters-of-will-and-grundy-counties/a1m03x2/


Joliet Central Class of 1969 to host 50th reunion 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/08/14/joliet-central-class-of-1969-to-host-50th-reunion/akvnhkw/


Joliet Junior College students earn dean's list for spring 2019 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/08/13/joliet-junior-college-students-earn-deans-list-for-spring-2019/a6jwq7q/


Romeoville High School visit homes of high-scoring AP students

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/08/13/romeoville-high-school-visit-homes-of-high-scoring-ap-students/arb90fl/


Joliet junior high students earn Angel Investor Awards 

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/08/14/c41aa2c2d7474191ba77eacb1463c781/index.xml?page=1


Joliet Central High School students study spaceflight

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/08/01/fbbf80fdf3fb4259801cbae19aea5571/index.xml


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Community News: Jan. 23 and Jan. 24, 2019

Check out upcoming events, some good recipes, 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.


Food resources in Will, Grundy counties 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/23/food-resources-in-will-grundy-counties-jan-9-2019/awlnm19/

Apply for Forest Preserve District of Will County juried art competition

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/22/apply-for-forest-preserve-district-of-will-county-juried-art-competition/adhvl90/

Vegas Night is Feb. 2 at St. Joseph School in Manhattan 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/22/vegas-night-is-feb-2-at-st-joseph-school-in-manhattan/araq42y/

Plainfield school to host Galabration event

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/22/plainfield-school-to-host-galabration-event/a7v5l7w/

Morris Hospital Auxiliary to host gala 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/22/morris-hospital-auxiliary-to-host-gala/actysiu/

Around Town: Aurelios Pizza in Plainfield 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/22/around-town-aurelios-pizza-in-plainfield/amusjmg/

Teaming up to help the New Lenox community 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/22/teaming-up-to-help-the-new-lenox-community/awpwt69/

Local students earn dean's list for fall 2018 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/22/local-students-earn-deans-list-for-fall-2018/aiw1m35/

Joliet Rotary donates dictionaries to D. 86 students 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/22/joliet-rotary-donates-dictionaries-to-d-86-students/abhjjcu/


Joliet students complete 2 service projects

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/22/joliet-students-complete-2-service-projects/axgqpkm/


RECIPES

Chickpeas and escarole combine for a hearty flavor combo

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/23/chickpeas-and-escarole-combine-for-a-hearty-flavor-combo/a4imo1b/


Salt turns out to be the key for ultratender white bean soup

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/23/salt-turns-out-to-be-the-key-for-ultratender-white-bean-soup/ap9vnyt/


Cheesy nachos that are sure to get your party started 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/23/cheesy-nachos-that-are-sure-to-get-your-party-started/aw0ve7f/



A bean chili that's as rich and savory as any meat chili

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/23/a-bean-chili-thats-as-rich-and-savory-as-any-meat-chili/avaeagf/



Can you make a flaky and crisp deep-dish pizza at home? Sure

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/23/can-you-make-a-flaky-and-crisp-deep-dish-pizza-at-home-sure/aryabdo/

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