Community News: Feb. 24, 2020

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.


Joliet's D. 86 academy programs accepting student registrations Joliet 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/02/19/joliets-d-86-academy-programs-accepting-student-registrations/a9i8mxv/


Troy Middle School students perform well in STEM competition

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/02/19/troy-middle-school-students-perform-well-in-stem-competition/afewljk/


Pets of the Week: Feb. 24

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/02/19/pets-of-the-week-feb-24/dsps521/


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Community News: Sept. 18, 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.


Louis Joliet Chapter of DAR members win 2019 essay contest

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/09/13/82da1c60078c41c5adaa98dd825b956c/index.xml


Plainfield school has new outdoor classroom

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/09/18/plainfield-school-has-new-outdoor-classroom/adqwpm3/


Troy students share positive messages at school

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/09/18/troy-students-share-positive-messages-at-school/as2v3d2/


Bolingbrook students welcomed back to school 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/08/28/bolingbrook-students-welcomed-back-to-school/ai73pf8/


Local students earn dean's list for spring 2019

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/09/18/local-students-earn-deans-list-for-spring-2019/a30e40y/


2019 DAR Good Citizens honored by Louis Joliet Chapter NSDAR

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/09/13/7929ee31b230479b9af5ecff9388bbff/index.xml


VIDEO: Stories of making a difference

Audra Crowther, president of Team Make a Difference, shares inspiring stories of her clients at the
"Everyday Heroes" breakfast on Sept. 13 at the Renaissance Center in Joliet.

https://www.theherald-news.com/video/id/c205c425-16cd-4540-9392-6abd1a6b3961.html


VIDEO: Spirit Animal

Joliet artist David Kump explains the spirit animal that best represents him and why.

https://www.theherald-news.com/video/id/1f8175a3-afdc-4eba-85c7-3a37792e170b.html


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Community News: May 11 and May 13, 2019

Check out the awesome things people are doing.


Herald-News seeking Vacation Bible School submissions

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/05/10/herald-news-seeking-vacation-bible-school-submissions/a52b2sv/


Pets of the Week: May 12

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/05/06/7ae87e1b064147d89636eac519340da0/index.xml


Lockport Park District offering trip to see new musical

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/05/10/lockport-park-district-offering-trip-to-see-new-musical/annhlxc/


Romeoville Tumbleweeds do well at meet

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/05/08/romeoville-tumbleweeds-do-well-at-meet/az763lx/


IDSA recognizes Joliet West speech team head coach

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/05/09/idsa-recognizes-joliet-west-speech-team-head-coach/aloou3p/


Lockport students attended state finals of the Water Tower Building Competition

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/05/09/27a89ba172994719a21da3b33e55fa52/index.xml


Plainfield schools earns top prize at conference

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/05/09/plainfield-schools-earns-top-prize-at-conference/a7lat6a/


Eight D. 202 juniors in Plainfield get summer grants

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/05/09/eight-d-202-juniors-in-plainfield-get-summer-grants/aod61s/


Plainfield East HS students win first at state journalism competition

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/05/09/plainfield-east-hs-students-win-first-at-state-journalism-competition/ah0ci8i/


Troy 30-C students selected as MathCON finalists

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/05/09/troy30-c-students-selected-as-mathcon-finalists/a7iig4h/


Troy demonstrates solar panels to Bertino-Tarrant, Manley

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/05/09/troy-demonstrates-solar-panels-to-bertino-tarrant-manley/af3hjsy/


Shorewood Lions Club announces Troy 30-C February Students of the Month

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/04/11/shorewood-lions-club-announces-troy-30-c-february-students-of-the-month/adyqexu/


Shorewood Lions Club announces Troy 30-C January Students of the Month 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/03/07/shorewood-lions-club-announces-troy-30-c-january-students-of-the-month/akap8lu/


Bengals linebacker visits nephew's Plainfield school

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/05/09/bengals-linebacker-visits-nephews-plainfield-school/axkp1p1/

Gotta Do It: May 13 through May 20

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/05/06/gotta-do-it-may-13-through-may-20/aqnygsr/

Local arts and entertainment: May 13 through May 20

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/05/06/local-arts-and-entertainment-may-13-through-may-20/ag3r1xv/


Local pet events: May 13 through May 20

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/05/06/local-pet-events-may-13-through-may-20/ac61jkn/


Local health events: May 14 to May 21

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/05/06/local-health-events-may-14-to-may-21/a1zjtix/


Local food events: May 13 through May 20

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/05/06/local-food-events-may-13-through-may-20/aavtawe/


Local faith events: May 13 through May 20

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/05/06/local-faith-events-may-13-through-may-20/atf9kmy/


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Community News: April 4, 2019

It's all about the food today!

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.


IDOA accepting specialty crop grant proposals

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/04/02/idoa-accepting-speciality-crop-grant-proposals/a3f8bcv/


Joliet students make 'firecracker' snacks

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/04/02/joliet-students-make-firecracker-snacks/a8r9hhy/


Two WWII veterans attend free monthly breakfast in New Lenox

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/04/02/two-wwii-veterans-attend-free-monthly-breakfast/ae81399/


Short ribs in a beer and cider vinegar lead to great tacos

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/04/02/short-ribs-in-a-beer-and-cider-vinegar-lead-to-great-tacos/a7zslog/


Make these toothsome noodles with shreds of tender chicken

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/04/02/make-these-toothsome-noodles-with-shreds-of-tender-chicken/awz6ghj/


A perfect one-pot meal of eggs cooked in spiced tomato sauce

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/04/02/a-perfect-one-pot-meal-of-eggs-cooked-in-spiced-tomato-sauce/ag9q0yu/


Cucumber, fennel, apples and romaine sing in this salad

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/04/02/cucumber-fennel-apples-and-romaine-sing-in-this-salad/aow78xc/


Go ahead and combine sweet potato to the tang of biscuits

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/04/02/go-ahead-and-combine-sweet-potato-to-the-tang-of-biscuits/aaeeytt/


Joliet Central alumnus is a private celebrity chef

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/03/27/joliet-central-alumnus-is-a-private-celebrity-chef/am93k1m/


Troy Middle School students feed the hungry 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/04/02/troy-middle-school-students-feed-the-hungry/apq9iho/



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Community News: Feb. 1, 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.

LIHEAP funds still available
https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/27/liheap-funds-still-available/at4cxav/


Joliet native serves aboard USS John C. Stennis

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/27/joliet-native-serves-aboard-uss-john-c-stennis/awsr1mh/


Troy Special Olympics basketball team places 3rd at regional competition 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/25/troy-special-olympics-basketball-team-places-3rd-at-regional-competition/annwm1w/


JJC professor presents piano recital on Feb. 3

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/31/jjc-professor-presents-piano-recital-on-feb-3/a5ouldg/


Troy Middle School dance team going to state 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/17/troy-middle-school-dance-team-going-to-state/ax0lxq0/


Children’s therapy clinic opens in Plainfield

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/20/childrens-therapy-clinic-opens-in-plainfield/aw7dfyd/


L-W students do well in art contest

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/12/17/f569c1c868ac4aae94d325bce863aa47/index.xml

Try a classic soup celebrating seasonal veggies 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/28/try-a-classic-soup-celebrating-seasonal-veggies/aliy07b/

Skeptical of a cookie in a skillet? Just try it 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/28/skeptical-of-a-cookie-in-a-skillet-just-try-it/aroa01a/

Make an intense molten chocolate cake at home 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/28/make-an-intense-molten-chocolate-cake-at-home/avu9haq/

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Community News: Aug. 25, 2018

Check out the awesome things people are doing.


Lincoln-Way West High School student is part of Second City

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/08/22/lincoln-way-west-high-school-student-is-part-of-second-city/as7j17n/


St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School to host 5K in Joliet

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/08/24/st-paul-the-apostle-catholic-school-to-host-5k-in-joliet/arz57sj/


Local students receive scholarships  

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/08/14/local-students-receive-scholarships/ax0hu71/


Lincoln-Way East students receive new AFJROTC Flight Academy scholarships

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/08/15/lincoln-way-east-students-receive-new-afjrotc-flight-academy-scholarships/anf0hwf/


Troy speech teams take Judges’ Choice and 1st-place awards at competition 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/08/15/troy-speech-teams-take-judges-choice-and-1st-place-awards-at-competition/af11hci/


Romeoville students participate in Geek Squad Academy camp

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/08/15/romeoville-students-participate-in-geek-squad-academy-camp/a27zii2/


VVSD principals continued their education this summer

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/08/15/vvsd-principals-continued-their-education-this-summer/a1h05yn/


Lincoln-Way East entrepreneur excited to elevate local impact

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/08/15/lincoln-way-east-entrepreneur-excited-to-elevate-local-impact/ar9hjrv/


VVSD names director of preK to fifth-grade math and science

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/08/15/vvsd-names-director-of-prek-to-fifth-grade-math-and-science/aankees/


Lincoln-Way West students excel in 14-hour math challenge

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/08/15/lincoln-way-west-students-excel-in-14-hour-math-challenge/a32pcj4/


Bolingbrook students meet office staff

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/08/15/bolingbrook-students-meet-office-staff/a4ct8cx/


Troy Middle School Scholastic Bowl team wins regional competition

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/08/15/troy-middle-school-scholastic-bowl-team-wins-regional-competition/acz1nd1/


VVSD names executive director of student services

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/08/15/vvsd-names-executive-director-of-student-services/alydkc2/


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Community News: June 11, 2018

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

Local pet events June 11 through June 18 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/06/08/local-pet-events-june-11-through-june-18/awlfkpd/

Pets of the Week 

Read the caption of each photo to find out about that pet, including where he or she can be adopted.

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/06/04/5598d16f974b4eb1b1071f5213bd78c3/index.xml

S.L.A.M. Club donates to the Humane Society

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/06/08/s-l-a-m-club-donates-to-the-humane-society/ad1rkwm/

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Community News: May 16, 2018

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

Roundup of food pantries in Will and Grundy counties

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/05/10/roundup-of-food-pantries-in-will-and-grundy-counties/aheog2k/

Will County Health Department gets micro food pantry

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/05/15/4a0ca3507a704de186c4005cd27d1ffd/index.xml

Troy Middle School donates eyeglasses to Shorewood Lions Club 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/05/14/troy-middle-school-donates-eyeglasses-to-shorewood-lions-club/afx58kp/

Lincoln-Way Central in New Lenox hosts 'Active April' week

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/05/07/b6b563aba50c44709a254adcdc20f0b1/index.xml

Trinity Services’ horticulture program in full bloom for annual spring sale 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/05/15/trinity-services-horticulture-program-in-full-bloom-for-annual-spring-sale/afjpmme/

Joliet West library hosts Arts and Communication Academy Week

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/05/11/joliet-west-library-hosts-arts-communication-academy-week/aolvig3/

Illustration by Christopher Gleason for "Staked!"

Community News: April 20, 2018

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

Local arts and entertainment April 20 through April 27 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/04/16/local-arts-and-entertainment-april-20-through-april-27/aw2oit7/

JCA announces National Art Honor Society inductees

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/04/17/jca-announces-national-art-honor-society-inductees/ah8f99a/

Troy choirs, bands receive top awards at district level 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/04/18/troy-choirs-bands-receive-top-awards-at-district-level/a264bj4/

Lincoln-Way Marching Band announces 2018-2019 drum majors

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/04/18/a355e342d3ca4ac78593225222614505/index.xml

4 alumni from USF in Joliet receive Emmy Awards

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/04/18/dd483410d71a4193a8d5ddf87b2aac92/index.xml

Lincoln-Way West student wins Frankfort Fall Festival Poster Contest 

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/04/18/e0623f23112b4096a9fe9ce0fa76b3d1/index.xml

Joliet school district celebrates

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/04/18/f0c40590448c4aedbb342af410e6e217/index.xml

Joliet Township High School April 2018 Students of the Month 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/04/05/joliet-township-high-school-april-2018-students-of-the-month/aw1u4jo/

Romeoville paraprofessional honored for service 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/04/11/romeoville-paraprofessional-honored-for-service/a9w8j4t/

STEM Team from A. Vito Martinez Middle School emerge victorious

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/04/11/stem-team-from-a-vito-martinez-middle-school-emerge-victorious/az8lfxw/

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Community News: March 21, 2018

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 and upcoming events

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/03/15/need-help-want-to-help-heres-a-roundup-of-area-food-pantries-and-upcoming-events/aq0b386/

Local students named to dean's list for fall 2017

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/03/15/local-students-named-to-deans-list-for-fall-2017/apxbxot/

Shorewood Lions Club names Troy January 2018 Students of the Month 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/03/15/shorewood-lions-club-names-troy-january-2018-students-of-the-month/ay1xxjl/

Shorewood Lions Club recognizes December Troy Students of the Month

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/03/15/shorewood-lions-club-recognizes-december-troy-students-of-the-month/a2ufyoj/

Annual 'Women of the Year' nominations sought

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/03/16/annual-women-of-the-year-nominations-sought/af0cht1/

Lockport students mentor at leadership conference

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/03/15/lockport-students-mentor-at-leadership-conference/axuynoc/

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Community News: March 3, 2018

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

Troy school to perform 'Shrek the Musical'

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/03/03/troy-school-to-perform-shrek-the-musical/a683wx1/

Save the date for first showing of entire national parks quilt exhibit in Illinois 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/03/03/save-the-date-for-first-showing-of-entire-national-parks-quilt-exhibit-in-illinois/a74buai/

Frankfort school celebrates Johnny Appleseed birthday

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/01/17/ad9c169a20ed40a6805660f736d1a852/index.xml

Program about Social Security and retirement April 26 in Romeoville

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/03/03/program-about-social-security-and-retirement-april-26-in-romeoville/ar5wsxu/

Lincoln-Way Central takes part in Say Something Week in partnership with Sandy Hook Promise

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/01/29/lincoln-way-central-takes-part-in-say-something-week-in-partnership-with-sandy-hook-promise/a3u7f2r/

'In and Out' at Silver Cross Outpatient Testing Center

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/02/01/in-and-out-at-silver-cross-outpatient-testing-center/atyvd19/

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Illustration by Kathleen Rose Van Pelt for "Bryony."

Community News: Jan. 1, 2018

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

Gotta Do It: Jan. 30 through Jan. 7 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/26/gotta-do-it-jan-30-through-jan-7/a8vld8e/

Local pet events: Jan. 1 through Jan. 8 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/11/local-pet-events-jan-1-through-jan-8/a3g6s2n/

Pets of the Week: Jan. 1

Read the caption of each photo to find out about that pet, including where he or she can be adopted.

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2017/12/16/be987c97c40d4a71b2eeb0d89ebecf39/index.xml

Mokena fourth-graders learn how animals communicate 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/18/mokena-fourth-graders-learn-how-animals-communicate/aniqkw7/

Joliet Woodland students receive surprise visit

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2017/12/28/c48d9facff8b4bd5959302607c4f4a45/index.xml

Troy sock drive nets more than 400 pairs for MorningStar

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/20/troy-sock-drive-nets-more-than-400-pairs-for-morningstar/ae0vfuu/

Illustration by Matt Coundiff for "Visage." Follow him at www.facebook.com/artbymattcoundiff or @MattCoundiff on Twitter