Community News: Jan. 30 and Jan. 31, 2020

Doing things a bit in reverse today!

I'll post the weekly story round-up later after all the stories have posed to web.

Have a great Friday! :)



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.


Lincoln-Way student awarded full-ride scholarship from The Posse Foundation 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/01/14/lincoln-way-student-awarded-full-ride-scholarship-from-the-posse-foundation/a5o4r9j/


Nationwide program honors local hero, Joliet native Daniel Acosta

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/01/15/nationwide-program-honors-local-hero-joliet-native-daniel-acosta/akp3kjq/


Channahon Scout leads in bridge for Eagle Scout project 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/01/15/channahon-scout-leads-in-bridge-for-eagle-scout-project/aaqxpo8/


Are you at risk for a house fire?
Use this checklist from the #Plainfield Fire Protection District

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/01/27/are-you-at-risk-for-a-house-fire/a1rnm3p/


Lincoln-Way East to host STEM Night for future Griffins 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/01/16/lincoln-way-east-to-host-stem-night-for-future-griffins/axc9jc7/


Local arts and entertainment: Jan. 31 through Feb. 7

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/01/30/local-art-and-entertainment-jan-31-through-feb-7/aungjri/

NEWSLETTERS

Sign up for the Will County Go Guide

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

Sign up for the LocalLit Short Story Newsletter

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

Sign up for The Munsonville Times

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

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

Community News: May 3 and May 6, 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.

See Americans craft beer habits

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/05/01/see-americans-craft-beer-habits/ahk1qgj/


Plainfield student has artwork published

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/04/24/plainfield-student-has-artwork-published/ac390bk/


Writing critique group hosting exhibit at Joliet library

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/05/03/writing-critique-group-hosting-exhibit-at-joliet-library/aqil6ru/


Hundreds enjoy "Around the World" event in Frankfort

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/05/03/hundreds-enjoy-around-the-world-event-in-frankfort/akuhugm/


Saturday hours resume at Midewin prairie in Wilmington

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/05/03/saturday-hours-resume-at-midewin-prairie-in-wilmington/am1ayn0/


Holocaust survivor speaks to #Plainfield students

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/05/03/holocaust-survivor-speaks-to-plainfield-students/a9gcsz7/


Morris Lions selling roses for Mothers Day

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/05/03/morris-lions-selling-roses-for-mothers-day/anytasq/


Retirement reception honoring Cheryl McCarthy in Joliet

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/05/04/retirement-reception-honoring-cheryl-mccarthy-in-joliet/a281q3q/


Pets of the Week: May 5

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/05/02/d72257786f3b4724882240ad07470610/index.xml


Local pet events: May 6 through May 13

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/04/22/local-pet-events-may-6-through-may-13/atom0kv/


Gotta Do It: May 6 through May 13

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/04/22/gotta-do-it-may-6-through-may-13/agzjzfg/


'Ride of Silence' is May 15 in Joliet

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/05/04/ride-of-silence-is-may-15-in-joliet/aajjab7/


Local food events: May 6 through May 13

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/04/22/local-food-events-may-6-through-may-13/af95vfg/


Local faith events: May 6 through May 13

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/04/22/local-faith-events-may-6-through-may-13/a14j2dj/


Local arts and entertainment: May 6 through May 13

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/04/22/local-arts-and-entertainment-may-6-through-may-13/a3x8n4n/


Local health events: May 7 through May 14

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/04/22/local-health-events-may-7-through-may-14/alkhdfc/


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

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

Community News: Feb. 16 and Feb. 16, 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.


Pets of the Week: Feb. 17

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/02/10/27a12de9029646d8b53af30cf68d3e10/index.xml


Joliet Junior College to host solar energy program for girls

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/02/16/joliet-junior-college-to-host-solar-energy-program-for-girls/anotkkt/


Around Town: Casey's General Store in Channahon

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/02/16/around-town-caseys-general-store-in-channahon/a9eyy22/


Submit to the Plainfield poetry anthology

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/02/16/submit-to-the-plainfield-poetry-anthology/aih8t8n/


Joliet Township High Schools Foundation to host trivia event

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/02/16/joliet-township-high-schools-foundation-to-host-trivia-event/ajidea4/


Cold weather increases the risk of a heart attack, says Morris Hospital cardiologist

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/02/15/cold-weather-increases-the-risk-of-a-heart-attack-says-morris-hospital-cardiologist/a704gop/


Morris Hospital February babies wear ted for heart disease

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/02/19/morris-hospital-february-babies-wear-ted-for-heart-disease/aj7tvyc/


EVENTS


Gotta Do It: Feb. 18 through Feb. 25

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/02/13/gotta-do-it-feb-18-through-feb-25/a9d3zo0/


Local pet events: Feb. 18 through Feb. 25

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/02/11/local-pet-events-feb-18-through-feb-25/ahpfa9s/


Local art and entertainment: Feb. 18 through Feb. 25

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/02/13/local-art-and-entertainment-feb-18-through-feb-25/aev7hom/


Local faith events: Feb. 18 through Feb. 25 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/02/13/local-faith-events-feb-18-through-feb-25/a8iuu16/


Local health events: Feb. 19 through Feb. 26 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/02/13/local-health-events-feb-19-through-feb-26/anyfxp7/


Local food events: Feb. 18 through Feb. 25 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/02/11/local-food-events-feb-18-through-feb-25/a73vlvx/


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

Community News: Jan. 21 and Jan. 22, 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.

Pets of the Week: Jan. 20

Click on the caption of each pet for more information.

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/01/16/200619249a084a4897a3f5f692d20ff6/index.xml


EVENT CALENDARS


Gotta Do it: Jan. 21 through Jan. 28 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/17/gotta-do-it-jan-21-through-jan-28/acdfmbr/ 

Local pet events: Jan. 21 through Jan. 28 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/17/local-pet-events-jan-21-through-jan-28/a9y862p/

Local arts and entertainment: Jan. 21 through Jan. 28

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/17/local-arts-and-entertainment-jan-21-through-jan-28/avoujvs/

Local faith events: Jan. 21 through Jan. 28

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/17/local-faith-events-jan-21-through-jan-28/aeuod3g/

Local food events: Jan. 21 through Jan. 28 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/17/local-food-events-jan-21-through-jan-28/aa6qa6o/

Local health events: Jan. 22 through Jan. 29 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/17/local-health-events-jan-22-through-jan-29/ahhv9hf/


MORE EVENTS

Apply now for 3 IDNR grants

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/17/apply-now-for-3-idnr-grants/arpo0pw/

Joliet, Minooka churches team up to host prom for people with special needs

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/21/joliet-minooka-churches-team-up-to-host-prom-for-people-with-special-needs/ate6qsa/

L-W East dance club will perform Jan. 25 and Jan. 26 in Frankfort

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/22/l-w-east-dance-club-will-perform-jan-25-and-jan-26-in-frankfort/akyeqge/

COMMUNITY

Morris Hospital honors Fire Starter of the Month for November

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/20/morris-hospital-honors-fire-starter-of-the-month-for-november/abv24ey/

Morris Hospital honors Fire Starter of the Month for September

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/20/morris-hospital-honors-fire-starter-of-the-month-for-september/a1s0kf1/

Morris Hospital honors Fire Starter of the Month for October 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/20/morris-hospital-honors-fire-starter-of-the-month-for-october/a23ozjo/

New Lenox doctor, students produce radiation guide

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/01/20/bba1f9d783824bd89c0b87f7940ad143/index.xml

VVSD bus stars in Romeoville PD school bus safety video

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/01/vvsd-bus-stars-in-romeoville-pd-school-bus-safety-video/aq1e1y3/

Religious education program at Crest Hill church completes 1st semester 

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/01/20/e2ac283b830640e9b61b933b76e51d54/index.xml


NEWSLETTERS

Sign up for the Will County Go Guide

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


Sign up for the LocalLit Short Story Newsletter

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


Sign up for The Munsonville Times

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

Illustration by Kathleen Rose Van Pelt for "Bryony."

Community News: Jan. 10 and Jan. 11, 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.

Local arts and entertainment: Jan. 11 through Jan. 18 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/09/local-arts-and-entertainment-jan-11-through-jan-18/awgvgbu/

Joliet cathedral to host concert of Christmas music on Jan. 12

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/10/joliet-cathedral-to-host-concert-of-christmas-music-on-jan-12/aauej2m/

St. Nicholas visits Joliet on Dec. 6

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/10/st-nicholas-visits-joliet-on-dec-6/aeyrfw7/

Plainfield students take on the world

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/10/plainfield-students-take-on-the-world/aphivca/

Forest Preserve District of Will County plans more events around exhibit

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/10/forest-preserve-district-of-will-county-plans-more-events-around-exhibit/ahe30sc/


It's not just about fun and games
Frankfort school created an escape room to embrace growth mindsets

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/12/12/472bed20ca8c4dde8c78a626c46d034b/index.xml


Minooka Women's Club enjoys crafting 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/17/minooka-womens-club-enjoys-crafting/aeecus/


Bolingbrook students portray first Thanksgiving

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/01/bolingbrook-students-portray-first-thanksgiving/ah9plep/


Be safe when ice fishing 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/10/be-safe-when-ice-fishing/ayhyw4j/


Forest Preserve District of Will County will extend Normantown Trail

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/11/30/d923c229a3204fd497999404d28dec74/index.xml


Lockport museum acquires 2 still lifes from 19th century

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/10/lockport-museum-acquires-2-still-lifes-from-19th-century/acnrwgs/


'Attractive and sustainable
Section of JJC lake's shoreline has new look, plus natural benefits

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/11/30/6e99745ee54244938c136ba393472a98/index.xml


Bolingbrook teacher helps Santa

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/01/bolingbrook-teacher-helps-santa/ajga7k1/

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

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

EVENTS

Local arts and entertainment: Jan. 4 through Jan. 11

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/02/local-arts-and-entertainment-jan-4-through-jan-11/a6q8hy5/

Gotta Do It: Jan. 6 through Jan. 13

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/02/gotta-do-it-jan-6-through-jan-13/atwiu55/

Local health events: Jan. 8 through Jan. 15 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/06/local-health-events-jan-8-through-jan-15/a9u8mya/

Local pet events: Jan. 7 through Jan. 14  

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/06/local-pet-events-jan-7-through-jan-14/assn4ku/  

Will County Audubon to host ‘Birds of Peru’  

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/06/will-county-audubon-to-host-birds-of-peru/apbfp0r/


PETS

Pets of the Week: Jan. 7 

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/01/01/b70d1c3c39d24f90acc9282988daa44f/index.xml 

TurfMutt offers weather tips for pets 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/20/turfmutt-offers-weather-tips-for-pets/a7rwq58/


ART AND ENTERTAINMENT


Romeoville youth cheerleading brings home championships

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/17/romeoville-youth-cheerleading-brings-home-championships/aimg4yl/

Bolingbrook High school Students help out at party

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/01/bolingbrook-high-school-students-help-out-at-party/akgvpaq/

Forest Preserve District’s picnicking and camping permits available online

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/03/forest-preserve-districts-picnicking-and-camping-permits-available-online/a1wku1y/

IDNR reminds snowmobilers to focus on safety

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/03/idnr-reminds-snowmobilers-to-focus-on-safety/a12yiar/

Lincoln-Way Foundation to host 25th Anniversary Dinner Gala and Auctions 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/03/lincoln-way-foundation-to-host-25th-anniversary-dinner-gala-auctions/alsk3kg/

Romeoville students perform winter concert

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/01/romeoville-students-perform-winter-concert/aft43n1/

Bolingbrook students sing Imagine Dragons song

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/01/bolingbrook-students-sing-imagine-dragons-song/asx6zql/

Author and illustrator share with Bolingbrook students their creative processes

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/01/author-and-illustrator-share-with-bolingbrook-students-their-creative-processes/aukr51t/


HEALTH

Bilateral amputee at Joliet Junior College hopes to help those with disabilities

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/02/bilateral-amputeeat-joliet-junior-college-hopes-to-help-those-with-disabilities/anuxqng/

Joliet West students, teacher earn certification

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/02/joliet-west-students-teacher-earn-certification/a62gkht/

Romeoville students raise money for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/01/romeoville-students-raise-money-for-juvenile-diabetes-research-foundation/aas9j6g/

Romeoville P.E. teacher receives award 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/01/romeoville-p-e-teacher-receives-award/aatg1ew/

Bolingbrook students perform yoga

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/01/bolingbrook-students-perform-yoga/abg5de8/

Edward Hospital in Naperville to host 'Lifestyle Under Construction' program

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/08/edward-hospital-in-naperville-to-host-lifestyle-under-construction-program/a4n0eak/

Edward Foundation awards $40,000 in nursing scholarships

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/08/edward-foundation-awards-40-000-in-nursing-scholarships/a51x0ig/

Edward NICU holds reunion

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/08/edward-nicu-holds-reunion/axdkiq5/

Edward-Elmhurst Health recognizes veterans

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/08/edward-elmhurst-health-recognizes-veterans/aduot85/

PEOPLE


Joliet Bank and Trust donates to Joliet mission

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/21/joliet-bank-trust-donates-to-joliet-mission/afxw8rj/


D-202 students in #Plainfield donate to United Way of Will County  

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/21/d-202-students-donate-to-united-way-of-will-county/aap1ajd/


ISAC announces #Joliet students as Illinois State Scholars

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/18/isac-announces-joliet-students-as-illinois-state-scholars/ajlnwj3/


Shorewood organizations host Winter Warmth Drive 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/18/2-shorewood-organizations-host-winter-warmth-drive/ay5tjmr/


Orland firefighters host toy drive

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/18/orland-firefighters-host-toy-drive/a8esxdh/


Holiday toy drive benefits New Lenox and Manhattan families

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/18/holiday-toy-drive-benefits-new-lenox-and-manhattan-families/a213sie/


Joliet students join Jr. Beta Club

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/18/students-join-jr-beta-club/atwgyds/


Cathedral Area Preservation Association in Joliet donates to Cornerstone Services 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/18/cathedral-area-preservation-association-in-joliet-donates-to-cornerstone-services/a11zhnx/


Joliet students give back for the holidays 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/14/joliet-students-give-back-for-the-holidays/ap7rpql/


Frankfort students donate candy to Operation Gratitude 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/07/frankfort-students-donate-candy-to-operation-gratitude/aal873u/


100+ Women Who Care of Will County donate to Miracle League of Joliet 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/22/100-women-who-care-of-will-county-donate-to-miracle-league-of-joliet/aj269nd/


Joliet YMCA staffers give back 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/22/joliet-ymca-staffers-give-back/a19honm/


JTHS students participate in #Joliet YMCA program

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/22/jths-students-participate-in-joliet-ymca-program/a5up5lj/


NEWSLETTERS


Sign up for the Will County Go Guide

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


Sign up for the LocalLit Short Story Newsletter

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


Sign up for The Munsonville Times

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

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

Community News: Jan. 2. 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.


Gotta Do It: Dec. 30 through Jan. 6

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/22/gotta-do-it-dec-30-through-jan-6/ayu90xg/


Local pet events: Dec. 31 through Jan. 7

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/30/local-pet-events-dec-31-through-jan-7/adrm605/


Local health events: Jan. 2 through Jan. 8 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/31/local-health-events-jan-2-through-jan-8/ah2gimr/


Food resources in Will, Grundy counties

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/20/food-resources-in-will-grundy-counties/ao86gjg/

Local arts and entertainment: Dec. 28 through Jan. 4

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/22/local-arts-and-entertainment-dec-28-through-jan-4/a59x8gm/

Pets of the Week: Dec. 31

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/12/20/ad2f469071284dbcb37225028725eda6/index.xml


Troy cheer takes 2nd at Comet Cheer Invite 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/01/troy-cheer-takes-2nd-at-comet-cheer-invite/alm5kod/


And two fun stories from the news wire

Snowball fights now legal in Colorado town after boy's quest

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/12/04/f3aeb8a92a0e48f6b53672355abe0977/index.xml


City frogs sing more alluring love songs 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/11/city-frogs-sing-more-alluring-love-songs/ajbqhoc/


RECIPES


Low and slow is the way to go when making this fish dish

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/01/low-and-slow-is-the-way-to-go-when-making-this-fish-dish/aa3fv7q/


For foolproof poached chicken, turn to sous vide cooking 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/01/for-foolproof-poached-chicken-turn-to-sous-vide-cooking/a7anfco/


Key tips on how to avoid making your tabbouleh salad soggy

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/01/key-tips-on-how-to-avoid-making-your-tabbouleh-salad-soggy/a99quce/


Make tomato sauce and cook spaghetti squash in one pot 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/01/make-tomato-sauce-and-cook-spaghetti-squash-in-one-pot/auka52m/


Make a hearty chicken and sausage gumbo without all the work

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/01/make-a-hearty-chicken-and-sausage-gumbo-without-all-the-work/anvw53f/


NEWSLETTERS


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Community News: Dec. 20 and Dec. 21, 2018

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Local faith events: Dec. 20 to Dec. 27 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/19/local-faith-events-dec-20-to-dec-27/at8qrrf/

Local arts and entertainment: Dec. 21 through Dec. 28

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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/


Joliet Franciscans hosted fundraiser
Sister Jean Okroi and Visitation and Aid Society honored at the event

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/12/11/c1755f1c1a2d472eab6016d9b7121a60/index.xml?page=1


Indian Trail first grade in Frankfort celebrates 'Around the World' 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/21/indian-trail-first-grade-in-frankfort-celebrates-around-the-world/a12xl7p/

Local students participate in musical events 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/21/local-students-participate-in-musical-events/an2u7di/


Timbers of Shorewood hosts party for the community

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/12/17/f0dd82e4540547b58890009434e462a6/index.xml

St. Dennis Catholic School in #Lockport holds career fair 

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St. Mary Immaculate in Plainfield held Red Ribbon Week

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/12/02/c4c57f33fd984927a4dd003f5b8b5414/index.xml

Minooka High School’s National Honor Society inducts members

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/14/minooka-high-schools-national-honor-society-inducts-members/a2egm94/


Minooka Community High School’s Sean Hackney honored as National Board Certified Teacher 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/14/minooka-community-high-schools-sean-hackney-honored-as-national-board-certified-teacher/asngcxy/


JTHS Alumni Spotlight: Lily Luna

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JTHS Alumni Spotlight: Marissa Draper

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Community News: Dec. 14, 2018

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Local arts and entertainment: Dec. 14 through Dec. 21 

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Santa Sightings

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Author speaks at Romeoville school 

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'Santa' story teaches Troy students about giving 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/13/santa-story-teaches-troy-students-about-giving/awuduca/

Festival of Lights Light Show in Bolingbrook through Dec. 31 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/13/festival-of-lights-light-show-in-bolingbrook-through-dec-31/azkxvj/

Troy Heritage Trail students Skype with Global Read Aloud author

Author Elana K. Arnold takes questions from students 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/13/troy-heritage-trail-students-skype-with-global-read-aloud-author/a4efb0b/

Nothing Bundt Cakes fundraiser for Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/13/nothing-bundt-cakes-fundraiser-for-silver-cross-hospital-in-new-lenox/apdvmgw/

Joliet church hosting Christmas bake sale 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/13/joliet-church-hosting-christmas-bake-sale/a99d0z2/


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Community News: Dec. 7. 2018

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Local arts and entertainment: Dec. 7 through Dec. 14 

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Santa Sightings

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Holly Club to host 129-year-old tradition in Joliet

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/16/holly-club-to-host-129-year-old-tradition-in-joliet/ao7ohvs/

Joliet American Legion Band to host concert 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/28/joliet-american-legion-band-to-host-concert/aqe80w5/

Fungi photo wins November portion of Forest Preserve contest

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/05/fungi-photo-wins-november-portion-of-forest-preserve-contest/aqs12om/

White Oak Library announces Winter Reading Wonderland Challenge

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/07/white-oak-library-announces-winter-reading-wonderland-challenge/auuypfm/

Center for Disability Services in #Joliet to host gift wrapping event

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/07/center-for-disability-services-in-joliet-to-host-gift-wrapping-event/aaaalt6/

Go mobile in Channahon and Minooka with new library app

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Community News: Nov. 29 and Nov. 30, 2018

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Local faith events: Nov. 29 to Dec. 6

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Local arts and entertainment: Nov. 30 through Dec. 7

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Santa Sightings 

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Living their faith in Joliet

St. John's youth group are youth of action

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Donate to Plainfield's Toys for Tots collection

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Grundy County gift collection continues through Dec. 14 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/28/grundy-county-gift-collection-continues-through-dec-14/abjhnln/

Minooka Community High School will host 22nd annual madrigal dinner 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/28/minooka-community-high-school-will-host-22nd-annual-madrigal-dinner/anesg0u/

Joliet Central High School Madrigals to perform

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/28/joliet-central-high-school-madrigals-to-perform/ac78miq/

Sunny Hill residents in Joliet visit Midwest Classics on 66 Museum in Wilmington

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Community News: Nov. 22 and Nov. 23, 2018

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Local faith events: Nov. 22 to Nov. 29 

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Local arts and entertainment: Nov. 23 through Nov. 30

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Santa Sightings

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Lockport church held annual interfaith Thanksgiving celebration

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/11/21/23e7bdbcbddf47e990a884f3e26224c5/index.xml

Lincoln-Way Marching Band named 2018 Grand Champions

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/07/lincoln-way-marching-band-named-2018-grand-champions/asu2v3s/

Joliet Central Band launches Buy the Sound Campaign

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/10/17/joliet-central-band-launches-buy-the-sound-campaign/a696l0h/

Romeoville teacher shares unique caterpillar

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/08/24/romeoville-teacher-shares-unique-caterpillar/azddntr/

24-Hour Holiday Music Returns to WLRA-FM

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/23/24-hour-holiday-music-returns-to-wlra-fm/aytiseg/

Lockport students selected to perform at festival 

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Plainfield students encourage reading

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WCSF's 'Spirit of Christmas' returns

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Community News: Nov. 16, Nov. 17, and Nov. 18 2018

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Local arts and entertainment Nov. 16 through Nov. 23 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/14/local-arts-and-entertainment-nov-16-through-nov-23/am4of71/


Gotta Do It: Nov. 18 through Nov. 25 

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Local pet events: Nov. 19 through Nov. 26 

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Pets of the Week for Nov. 18

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/11/14/8f1109ca1f2c4f3e9f67be655c71e3e1/index.xml


Morris pet supply store to offer free samples 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/15/morris-pet-supply-store-to-offer-free-samples/a12zkz9/


Joliet Montessori students learn about chickens

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/15/montessori-students-learn-about-chickens/a51hxu8/


Monsters, Inc visit Joliet school

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/16/monsters-inc-visit-joliet-school/avq1a5p/


Trinity Services’ New Lenox Woodworks donates handmade Adirondack chair

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/11/14/3166032a6e5049b5be078b978e83414f/index.xml


Bands, Frankfort community members honor veterans

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/11/15/a51e5871b4a641f99b11e814f5ce5422/index.xml


JTHS Foundation to host artist-in-residence in Joliet

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/16/jths-foundation-to-host-artist-in-residence-in-joliet/atkim9z/


Lunch with 'Mr. Christmas,' Don Burke of WCSF's 'Spirit of Christmas' 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/16/lunch-with-mr-christmas-don-burke-of-wcsfs-spirit-of-christmas/a7ceyzj/


'Art of Illinois' receives recognition

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/10/17/art-of-illinois-receives-recognitioin/amspcr7/


Eisenhower student wins 1st place in Joliet Fire Department contest

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/09/eisenhower-student-wins-1st-place-in-joliet-fire-department-contest/agf7nry/


Troy School in Shorewood honors veterans

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/11/16/23e46aea986542d3b43309fe2931ea50/index.xml


JTHS alumna gets surprise visit

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/09/jths-alumna-gets-surprise-visit/aknnpuj/


JTHS congratulates Students of the Month for November

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/09/jths-congratulates-students-of-the-month-for-november/axgkj7t/


VVEC Early Childhood Center recognized

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/09/vvec-early-childhood-center-recognized/am6nd81/


Joliet Junior College students make dean's list for summer 2018

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/08/joliet-junior-college-students-make-deans-list-for-summer-2018/ajiwjvq/


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Community News: Nov. 9, 2018

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Local arts and entertainment Nov. 9 through Nov. 16

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/05/local-arts-and-entertainment-nov-9-through-nov-16/ar15243/

Secretary of state urges students to enter contest 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/10/17/secretary-of-state-urges-students-to-enter-contest/akschvg/

District 202 students in Plainfield set to participate in music festival

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/07/district-202-students-in-plainfield-set-to-participate-in-music-festival/apem113/

‘An Evening of Holiday Music’ benefits Trinity Services in New Lenox

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/09/an-evening-of-holiday-music-benefits-trinity-services-in-new-lenox/ao2i7ye/

Holiday tree and wreath sale benefits The Cancer Support Center

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/09/holiday-tree-and-wreath-sale-benefits-the-cancersupport-center/ahbxguh/

Joliet hospice hosts 'Star Wars' golf outing 

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/10/17/4f22ed5bab0b4711a9265878842b6c62/index.xml

Lockport Township Park District to host Christmas luncheon 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/09/lockport-township-park-district-to-host-christmas-luncheon/a43t6tu/

Indian Trail first-graders in Frankfort celebrate fall colors

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/11/07/19adf835af6742fd8d577cb5892edae4/index.xml

Plainfield students enjoy 'pumpkin math'

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/09/plainfield-students-enjoy-pumpkin-math/auj50gl/

KLA Schools of Plainfield celebrate fall

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/11/07/bd59df833c064c759f8ebee8901923f1/index.xml

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