Community News: Nov. 5, 2019

Check out upcoming events 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.


Member of Plainfield Knights of Columbus named state deputy 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/08/07/member-of-plainfield-knights-of-columbus-named-state-deputy/aanw6gx/


St. Mary Immaculate Parish school in #Plainfield recently held Red Ribbon Week 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/11/03/st-mary-immaculate-parish-school-in-plainfield-recently-held-red-ribbon-week/arqvr0p/


Shorewood school announces Students of the Month

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/11/04/shorewood-school-announces-students-of-the-month/abkyte1/


Student leaders at St. Mary Nativity in #Joliet attend meeting 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/11/04/student-leaders-at-st-mary-nativity-in-joliet-attend-meeting/akh4c25/


Carl R. Hendrickson Family Foundation Awards $20,000 Grant to Will-Grundy Medical Clinic

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/08/07/carl-r-hendrickson-family-foundation-awards-20-000-grant-to-will-grundy-medical-clinic/aw1whqe/


Illinois Department of Labor releases top 5 safety violations for Illinois fire departments

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/11/03/illinois-department-of-labor-releases-top-5-safety-violations-for-illinois-fire-departments/a4rv5ra/


Illinois Department of Public Health issues Well-Woman Care Grants

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/11/03/illinois-department-of-public-health-issues-well-woman-care-grants/a3ec4m9/


Illinois dentists to treat #veterans in need in their offices

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/11/03/illinois-dentists-to-treat-veterans-in-need-in-their-offices/a85klal/


Don’t be a scary driver
Consider these tips from the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois State Police

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/11/03/dont-be-a-scary-driver/ab7kka4/


Why you should practice mindfulness at work

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/11/04/why-you-should-practice-mindfulness-at-work/afv0srk/


The price of noise on health

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/11/04/the-price-of-noise-on-health/atnwrjp/


Check those batteries!

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/11/04/check-those-batteries/ajmynve/


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Community News: Jan. 3, 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.

Local faith events: Dec. 27 through Jan. 3 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/22/local-faith-events-dec-27-through-jan-3/aspwp5c/

Joliet church reenacted the life of Saint Juan Diego

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/29/joliet-church-reenacted-the-life-of-saint-juan-diego/aqc4kif/

Joliet students teach others about saint 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/29/joliet-students-teach-others-about-saint/aqenfz9/

Joliet students pray for souls

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/29/joliet-students-pray-for-souls/a5llqor/

St. Mary Nativity in #Joliet holds retreat day

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/12/22/ebe8fc31a8f34725a02c01ad674b52be/index.xml?page=1

St. Mary Nativity in #Joliet announces its November Students of the Month

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/19/st-mary-nativity-in-joliet-announces-its-november-students-of-the-month/algi6c0/

Plainfield school hosts Trunk and Treat

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/12/29/1b60afb3ea5f40b382ddf52ddad556ba/index.xml

St. Mary Nativity community in Joliet hosts celebration of Illinois bicentennial

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/01/01/840d1da004344a82a05226bb32d13875/index.xml

St. Mary Nativity students in Joliet collect mittens

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/02/st-mary-nativity-students-in-joliet-collect-mittens/a5hqu3k/

Shorewood students pack gifts for children around the world

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/01/01/6a500e61545a45c0842f0f38ef442300/index.xml

Shorewood school participated in national prayer event

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/01/01/701aa2603ea5483aa0222cd645928da8/index.xml

Central Texas-style barbecue comes to Plainfield 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/03/central-texas-style-barbecue-comes-to-plainfield/ajhe0b3/

Joliet students perform 'Grinch' play

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/01/joliet-students-perform-grinch-play/aza6vua/

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Community News: June 14, 2018

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

Local faith events: June 14 through June 21 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/06/13/local-faith-events-june-14-through-june-21/a7cayws/

Christian university adds new concentration

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/05/31/christian-university-adds-new-concentration/a2vg3mq

Minooka Knights of Columbus donate to charity

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/06/06/minooka-knights-of-columbus-donate-to-charity/a47h3c7/

Lockport fifth-graders attend technology conference

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/06/13/5b57488fe2c044f19c777baf99d5c6fc/index.xml

Plainfield 7th-graders visit Springfield

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/06/13/plainfield-seventh-graders-visit-springfield/ae926nd/

Shorewood school performs 'Seussical Jr.'

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/06/13/cccbdfd86c044242bf23d7a6f1873c20/index.xml

Share your church's Vacation Bible School photos with our readers 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/06/13/share-your-churchs-vacation-bible-school-photos-with-our-readers/abeodnj/

Joliet students beautify God's creation

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/06/13/joliet-students-beautify-gods-creation/aiv10lw/

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Community News: May 10, 2018

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

Local Faith Events: May 10 through May 17 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/05/09/local-faith-events-may-10-through-may-17/a2zpb3r

VBS submissions, vendors sought, faith resources 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/05/10/vbs-submissions-vendors-sought-faith-resources/a1tj8wz/

Shorewood school holds annual 5K

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/05/10/d66c6b06b1224cd3abd1445aa868d908/index.xml

Shorewood school celebrates 25th anniversary

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/05/10/9f93c3189cf840d8816609e52e60db6e/index.xml

Joliet Franciscan professes perpetual vows 

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/05/10/67edafbf323d47629b1e36940d440572/index.xml

Lockport eighth-grader a winner in dispenser design contest  

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/05/10/2cb2b74fce6e4c09a6ddbb4ef9dfa893/index.xml

Joliet students recognized for courage

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/05/10/joliet-students-recognized-for-courage/aperebr/

Joliet Catholic Academy senior receives service award

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/05/10/joliet-catholic-academy-senior-receives-service-award/au40g4b/

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Community News: Feb. 15, Feb. 16, and Feb. 17, 2018

WriteOn Joliet meeting Thursday night, internet interruptions at the house on Friday morning (and through Saturday), and working late Friday night meant no chance to post this (or to engage in much social media).

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

Local faith events: Feb. 15 through Feb. 22

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/02/12/local-faith-events-feb-15-through-feb-22/a8n5vth/


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

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/02/12/local-arts-and-entertainment-feb-16-through-feb-23/acvcbpv/

Lockport students take virtual field trips

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/02/14/b5b4f5af09ef40a8becb7e38029d24a2/index.xml?page=1

Joliet school announces spelling bee winners

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/02/14/54953bd84cbf43d1a0b4f410954a1b24/index.xml

Students at Shorewood school named top winners at ACSI Spelling Bee 

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/02/14/da744f1ee2174fa3ae2650c05502e963/index.xml


Author visits Bolingbrook students

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/01/21/author-visits-bolingbrook-students/a1g7o5o/

Bolingbrook students learn about record players

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/01/21/bolingbrook-students-learn-about-record-players/abbbev6/

Romeoville students check out the library

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/01/21/romeoville-students-check-out-the-library/a55g14m/

Great Moments in Vinyl plays The Rolling Stones on Feb. 23 in Joliet

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/02/12/great-moments-in-vinyl-plays-the-rolling-stones-on-feb-23-in-joliet/ahzva8j/

28th Annual Spring Craft Fair is Feb. 24

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/02/12/28th-annual-spring-craft-fair-is-feb-24-in-minooka/abnd80e/

Cheery snowman greets Troy students

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/02/15/cheery-snowman-greets-troy-students/a9twne5/

Illinois American Water warns customers of utility imposters

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/02/12/illinois-american-water-warns-customers-of-utility-imposters/atbimif/

Accreditation at Romeoville facility reinforces excellence among senior living providers  

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/02/12/accreditation-at-romeoville-facility-reinforces-excellence-among-senior-living-providers/a9b3q1r/

Plainfield Fire Protection District: Working smoke alarms save lives 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/02/12/plainfield-fire-protection-district-working-smoke-alarms-save-lives/ayj0rdj/

Try your hand at watercolor on Feb. 21 in Homer Glen 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/02/12/try-your-hand-at-watercolor-on-feb-21-in-homer-glen/a5pkje2/

Illustration by Kathleen Rose Van Pelt for "Bryony."

Community News: Jan. 4 and Jan. 5 and Jan. 8, 2018

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

Local arts and entertainment: Jan. 5 through Jan. 12 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/29/local-arts-and-entertainment-jan-5-through-jan-12/aggpxld/

Gotta Do It: Jan. 7 through Jan. 14

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/29/gotta-do-it-jan-7-through-jan-14/axw8j1/

Local pet events: Jan. 8 through Jan. 15

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/31/local-pet-events-jan-8-through-jan-15/ax8ld7g/

Pets of the week: Jan: 8

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2017/12/27/bd8428a5d7bd448796fef39dc4d34e18/index.xml

Student helps pets at Christmas

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/01/07/b8bee3c0221749509b05683a2b8e0c46/index.xml

Local faith events: Jan. 4 through Jan.11, 2018

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/29/local-faith-events-jan-4-through-jan-11-2018/ay6qmd1/

Joliet students recognized

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/01/02/joliet-students-recognized/axma8s6/

Joliet students acknowledged for virtues

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/01/02/students-acknowledged-for-virtues/ah1dhcn/

Shorewood 8th-graders help neighbors near school

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/01/02/795b46232c4b4e2c86518c2b9736e844/index.xml

Lockport students presented at the IETC conference

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/01/02/9d69bb56adfc44db836e0806d0803aab/index.xml

Tips for staying safe in your car during the cold weather

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/11/29/tips-for-keeping-your-car-in-the-clear-this-season/a9emgi7/

Will-South Cook Soil and Water Conservation District will elect two new directors

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/01/04/will-south-cook-soil-and-water-conservation-district-will-elect-two-new-directors/atclga9/

Associated Orthodontists accepting applications for annual scholarship program
Current and former patients encouraged to apply for $1,000 #scholarship 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/01/04/associated-orthodontists-accepting-applications-for-annual-scholarship-program/af4iw7l/

Illustration by Kathleen Rose Van Pelt for Bryony.

Community News: Dec. 31, 2017

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


Trinity Christian School honors veterans

 http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2017/12/27/c2e95651fa354f549e37643cc19f26c1/index.xml


Romeoville hosts Winter Wonderland

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2017/12/28/caedf05dc8ab4ef482218c1c4174fd0b/index.xml


Children’s book drive for National Hook-up of Black Women/Silver Cross reading rooms

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/30/childrens-book-drive-for-national-hook-up-of-black-womensilver-cross-reading-rooms/ae2t3o5/


Jesse White urges motorists to celebrate the holidays safely
Message to motorists—Don’t 'drink and drive'

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/30/jesse-white-urges-motorists-to-celebrate-the-holidays-safely/awljpr2/


New Lenox hospital adopts visiting restriction due to flu

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/30/new-lenox-hospital-adopts-visiting-restriction-due-to-flu/a9b0wpn/


Ring in the New Year safely

Impaired driving and seatbelt patrols planned for New Year’s weekend 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/30/ring-in-the-new-year-safely/ad6u4nu/


Cold weather tips to prevent frozen pipes and meters

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/30/cold-weather-tips-to-prevent-frozen-pipes-and-meters/ad6mg0x/


Mighty Acorns nature education program available next summer at Joliet YMCA

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/30/mighty-acorns-nature-education-program-available-next-summer-at-joliet-ymca/aq95x8n/


Lockport high school held its annual College and Career Fair

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/30/lockport-high-school-held-its-annual-college-and-career-fair/aq9ll6o/

Illustration by Matt Coundiff for Memories in the Kitchen: Bites and Nibbles from "Bryony." Follow him at www.facebook.com/artbymattcoundiff or @MattCoundiff on Twitter

Community News: Dec. 21, Dec. 22, and Dec. 23, 2017

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

Local faith events: Dec. 21 through Dec. 28

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/17/local-faith-events-dec-21-through-dec-28/awsi6ok/

Local arts and entertainment: Dec. 22 through Dec. 29

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/17/local-arts-and-entertainment-dec-22-through-dec-29/a7q2w6q/

Santa Sightings

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/17/santa-sightings/aba1rq/

Providence Catholic students named 2018 Illinois State Scholars

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/13/providence-catholic-students-named-2018-illinois-state-scholars/amg2isg/

Minooka troops 'Scout for Food' to benefit church food pantry

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/20/minooka-troops-scout-for-food-to-benefit-church-food-pantry/aojda8f/

Joliet 8th-graders make snowmen for nursing home residents

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/20/joliet-8th-graders-make-snowmen-for-nursing-home-residents/az8q8k7/

Shorewood school blesses those in need

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2017/12/19/3f86cdc441a2403caf77020e17ac985e/index.xml

Minooka church renovates two rooms at Joliet DCFS office

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2017/12/20/2670b579aec74cf39aef81f3d6aa8a84/index.xml

Joliet Knights donate to Compassionate Friends

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2017/12/20/37e5c04b727c44b5840a0d2cc48aec1c/index.xml

Joliet Jewish Congregation participate in menorah lighting at Grundy County courthouse

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2017/12/20/c7e0e5f54db645698d00ee80aa0b2d1d/index.xml

Zonta of Joliet accepting scholarship applications

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/20/zonta-of-joliet-accepting-scholarship-applications/avgxom5/

New Lenox quilting club donates to food pantry

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2017/12/20/324fa48ca1374aa28410b4d2bf892378/index.xml

IDPH posts Legionnaires’ disease reports

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/22/idph-posts-legionnaires-disease-reports/a4zmb2r/

St. Edward’s and Christ Church of Joliet and Kendall County will celebrate 3 Christmas services

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/19/st-edwards-and-christ-church-of-joliet-and-kendall-county-will-celebrate-3-christmas-services/a579ld7/

Plainfield Fire Protection District receives Toys for Tots donation

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/22/plainfield-fire-protection-district-receives-toys-for-tots-donation/ar32m7q/

IDOT’s Annual Traveler Opinion Survey Available

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/07/idots-annual-traveler-opinion-survey-available/ataz34d/


'Santa' blesses Joliet seniors

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2017/12/23/30df9ca459794313818a37f9efea80f1/index.xml

IDPH announces preliminary test results for Legionella bacteria at veterans' home

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/23/idph-announces-preliminary-test-results-for-legionella-bacteria-at-veterans-home/a10fan4/

Plainfield church announces Christmas Eve, Christmas Day Masses

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/19/plainfield-church-announces-christmas-eve-christmas-day-masses/adm2knk/

Archery fall turkey harvest update

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/06/archery-fall-turkey-harvest-update/aayg51q/

Sara Evans to appear at Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2017/12/23/b6d61fe7ec624502bdd5ea2a3e194a30/index.xml

Forest Preserve District’s ‘Snow Day Festival’ debuts Jan. 20 at Plum Creek Nature Center

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/23/forest-preserve-districts-snow-day-festival-debuts-jan-20-at-plum-creek-nature-center/aogex1b/

Lincoln-Way Marching Band to host first Tournament of Roses fundraiser 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/23/lincoln-way-marching-band-to-host-first-tournament-of-roses-fundraiser/azgdjm1/

Workforce Center of Will County to host LinkedIn speaker

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/23/workforce-center-of-will-county-to-host-linkedin-speaker/ayjvrae/

Illustration by Kathleen Rose Van Pelt for Bryony.