Community News: April 25, 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 Joliet area food pantries and upcoming events 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/04/17/need-help-want-to-help/a6kqr27/

Join Channahon community garden  

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/04/02/join-channahon-community-garden/a7z1p29/

Bolingbrook students approve garlic bread samples 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/04/17/bolingbrook-students-approve-garlic-bread-samples/ao2k8d1/

Nutrition staff at 2 Romeoville schools give breakfast tour

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/04/17/nutrition-staff-at-2-romeoville-schools-give-breakfast-tour/avg6zgw/

Nutrition staff at Romeoville school helps the hungry with chili contest 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/04/17/nutrition-staff-at-romeoville-school-helps-the-hungry-with-chili-contest/a3g9a4t/

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Illustration by Christopher Gleason for "Staked!"

Community News: April 24, 2018

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


Local health events: April 24 through May 1 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/04/20/local-health-events-april-24-through-may-1/aso3fe/

Easterseals Joliet Region earns 3-year CARF Accreditation 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/04/03/easterseals-joliet-reigon-earns-3-year-carf-accreditation/asebrhl/

Morris Hospital physical therapist recognized for inspiring others

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/04/05/morris-hospital-physical-therapist-recognized-for-inspiring-others/asm2608/

Lockport student named as delegate to Future Medical Leaders

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/04/16/lockport-student-named-as-delegate-to-future-medical-leaders/aqaw2y3/

New Lenox insurance agency awarded $2,000 to help cystic fibrosis cause

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/04/22/new-lenox-insurance-agency-awarded-2-000-to-help-cystic-fibrosis-cause/awtlr1h/

Morris Hospital introduces new chief financial officer 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/04/23/morris-hospital-introduces-new-chief-financial-officer/a9iso78/

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Illustration by Christopher Gleason for "Staked!"

Community News: April 13, 2018 (and a bit more)

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

Gotta Do It: April 8 through April 15

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/04/02/gotta-do-it-april-8-through-april-15/aytl7c7/

Need help? Want to help?

Here’s a roundup of Joliet area food pantries and upcoming events

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/04/03/need-help-want-to-help/a7z2231/

Local health events: April 10 through April 17 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/04/07/local-health-events-april-10-through-april-17/am9hmlp/

Local Faith Events: April 12 through April 19 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/04/11/local-faith-events-april-12-through-april-19/afi84k3/

Local arts and entertainment April 13 through April 20

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/04/12/local-arts-and-entertainment-april-13-through-april-20/akc6d5l/

Plainfield Art League announces winners

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/04/11/plainfield-art-league-announces-winners/ayjxoz6/

Jamie McGee students win a free lunch with their principal 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/04/11/jamie-mcgee-students-win-a-free-lunch-with-their-principal/aa86a9m/

Tealight to hold debutante ball

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/04/11/tealight-to-hold-debutante-ball/a59b49s/

Bolingbrook students perform solo contest 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/04/11/bolingbrook-students-perform-solo-contest/abwampi/

Romeoville senior’s painting wins Gold Key top prize at art awards 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/04/11/romeoville-seniors-painting-wins-gold-key-top-prize-at-art-awards/a7dlkpt/

Dave Rice in his final year as music teacher 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/04/11/dave-rice-in-his-final-year-as-music-teacher/a7whblt/

Lincoln-Way students selected to showcase artwork 

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/04/11/29198e2ec1794f288423378ddc876f91/index.xml


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

Community News: Feb. 22, Feb. 23, and Feb. 26 2018

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

Local faith events: Feb. 22 March 1 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/02/18/local-faith-events-feb-22-march-1/ark2p9y/


Local arts and entertainment: Feb. 23 through March 1 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/02/18/local-arts-and-entertainment-feb-23-through-march-1/alhbw79/

Gotta Do It: Feb. 25 through March 4

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/02/18/gotta-do-it-feb-25-through-march-4/awfmn2y/

Local pet events: Feb. 26 through March 5

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/02/18/local-pet-events-feb-26-through-march-5/a6w1bnz/

Joliet Zonta to hold annual fundraiser March 18

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/02/22/joliet-zonta-to-hold-annual-fundraiser-march-18/addq1g8/

MYSO spring concerts in Romeoville and Joliet features youth concerto soloists

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/02/22/myso-spring-concerts-in-romeoville-and-joliet-features-youth-concerto-soloists/afdpbk5/

Video: Joliet Christian Women's Club brings women together each month

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/02/22/video-joliet-christian-womens-club-brings-women-together-each-month/ar5m3n8/

Lockport cheerleaders compete at IESA state competition 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/02/22/lockport-cheerleaders-compete-at-iesa-state-competition/a1lb82/

Plainfield senior performs in state theater fest musical 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/02/21/plainfield-senior-performs-in-state-theater-fest-musical/aklpzgn/

Joliet Central, West band directors selected for international fraternity 

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/02/21/0825bf63b1af495eaabbf9d168823487/index.xml

Dance benefits police department, K-9

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/02/22/dance-benefits-police-department-k-9/a5hkqz6/

Pets of the Week: Feb. 26

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/2018/02/18/f3dfe45560d74c828640aa43c5f9114e/index.xml


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Illustration by Kathleen Rose Van Pelt for "Bryony."

Community News: Feb. 19, 2018

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

Gotta Do It: Feb. 18 through Feb. 25

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/02/12/gotta-do-it-feb-18-through-feb-25/a3uw3vg/

Local pet events: Feb. 19 through Feb. 26

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/02/17/local-pet-events-feb-19-through-feb-26/abbij2x/

Pets of the Week: Feb. 19

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/02/17/9a2e3dc986ba4b40be5830142bc656d0/index.xml

Joliet teacher named Golden Apple finalist

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/02/15/238f7ba5870e46cebc245cc99a048b0b/index.xml

VVSD names superintendent of human resources

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/02/15/vvsd-names-superintendent-of-human-resources/af4boic/

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Illustration by Kathleen Rose Van Pelt for "Bryony."

Community News: Feb. 3

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

6th Annual 'Seed Exchange' is Feb. 3 in Lockport 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/02/03/6th-annual-seed-exchange-is-feb-3-in-lockport/ad69ysp/

Joliet students excel at spelling bee 

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/01/19/6967d341677445f7851fce53db039849/index.xml?page=1

State fire marshal asks residents to practice fire safety

Illinois experienced a high number of fire fatalities in January 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/02/03/state-fire-marshal-asks-residents-to-practice-fire-safety/a7ksu2f/

Troy schools getting solar paneling

Power costs expected to decrease by 48 percent 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/02/01/troy-schools-getting-solar-paneling/akufumq/

Illinois Film Industry Continues to Expand, Diversify in 2017 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/01/25/illinois-film-industry-continues-to-expand-diversify-in-2017/a4845ar/

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Plainfield Art League to hold meeting and show Feb. 7 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/01/25/plainfield-art-league-to-hold-meeting-and-show-feb-7/a8rfz4s/

The Lions of Plainfield to host 'Wine Madness' on Feb. 11

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/01/16/the-lions-of-plainfield-to-host-wine-madness-on-feb-11/avkiltt/

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