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/


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Community News: April 8, 2019

Check out adoptable pets and LOTS of upcoming events.

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: April 7

Descriptions are in the captions.

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/04/02/06bff840e0f44bd59541b557d2789d88/index.xml


Shorewood Kiwanis to host fundraiser

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/04/07/shorewood-kiwanis-to-host-fundraiser/ainxcxp/


Preserve the Moment photo contest returns for 2019

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/04/07/preserve-the-moment-photo-contest-returns-for-2019/alrwbe0/


Joliet Area Community Hospice to host dinner fundraiser

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/04/07/joliet-area-community-hospice-to-host-dinner-fundraiser/atsh5n7/


‘Woman of the Year’ submissions sought

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/04/05/woman-of-the-year-submissions-sought/arbhw6/


Local art and entertainment: April 8 through April 15

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/03/31/local-art-and-entertainment-april-8-through-april-15/acbwqeg/


Local faith events: April 8 through April 15

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/03/31/local-faith-events-april-8-through-april-15/ahz4r7s/


Local food events: April 8 through April 15

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/03/31/local-food-events-april-8-through-april-15/awnps2l/


Local health events: April 9 through April 16

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/03/31/local-health-events-april-9-through-april-16/alult1r/


Gotta Do It: April 8 through April 15

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/03/31/gotta-do-it-april-8-through-april-15/aa58gat/


Local pet events: April 8 through April 15

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/03/31/local-pet-events-april-8-through-april-15/axucn58/


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Community News: Feb. 4, 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. 3

Click on each caption to read the description.

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/01/31/27dd090e4358486bad5f989787cc0cf4/index.xml


Joliet bank held pet event during the holidays 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/30/joliet-bank-held-pet-event-during-the-holidays/anq9kyp/


Feed backyard birds in February for the greater, global good

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/30/feed-backyard-birds-in-february-for-the-greater-global-good/axno53o/


Gotta Do It: Feb. 4 through Feb. 10

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/30/gotta-do-it-feb-4-through-feb-10/aa7ujwh/


Local art and entertainment events: Feb. 4 through Feb. 10

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/30/local-art-and-entertainment-events-feb-4-through-feb-10/ag9f0g7/


Local faith events: Feb. 4 through Feb. 10 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/30/local-faith-events-feb-4-through-feb-10/antaks6/


Local food events: Feb. 4 through Feb.10

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/30/local-food-events-feb-4-through-feb-10/atvz33/


Local health events: Feb. 5 through Feb. 10 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/30/local-health-events-feb-5-through-feb-10/a2fhyqa/


Local pet events: Feb. 4 through Feb. 10 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/30/local-pet-events-feb-4-through-feb-10/aqmakq4/


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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


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Community News: Jan. 15, 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 food events: Jan. 14 through Jan. 21 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/13/local-food-events-jan-14-through-jan-21/a5gj41h/

62nd Annual Caritas Scholarship Ball is Jan. 26 in Joliet

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/15/62nd-annual-caritas-scholarship-ball/a95q236/

Daddy-Daughter Matinee Ball Feb. 9 in Romeoville

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/15/daddy-daughter-matinee-ball-feb-9-in-romeoville/asd23gw/

Around Town: Glen Marcum playground in Joliet

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/15/aroundtown-glen-marcum-playground-in-joliet/af1bt51/

Knowing risks today can lead to a healthier tomorrow 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/22/knowing-risks-today-can-lead-to-a-healthier-tomorrow/awgja4o/

IDOT seeking stories for Life or Death Illinois 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/15/idot-seeking-stories-for-lif-or-death-illinois/apzk3f8/

When the thyroid acts up

Endocrinologist at Morris Hospital explains some common disorders

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/15/when-the-thyroid-acts-up/adzm1aj/

Illinois Council for Exceptional Children honored 2 VVSD students 

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/01/01/c036d9e6f03b4f31a5cbeab526a05980/index.xml

Terrell named executive director of service group 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/01/11/terrell-named-executive-director-of-service-group/a22qu2/


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Community News: Dec. 12, 2018

Check out upcoming events, food resources, and some great recipes!

Local food events: Dec. 12 through Dec. 19 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/03/local-food-events-dec-12-through-dec-19/a8za7vh/

Food resources in Will, Grundy counties 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/04/food-resources-in-will-grundy-counties/ahv0f4u/

Will County Health Department gives talk on new FDA food code

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/11/18/1b404dd25a014b22ac97962d28c7fc26/index.xml

Make great shrimp scampi without the butter-and-oil slick 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/11/make-great-shrimp-scampi-without-the-butter-and-oil-slick/aow9l5r/

Pretty holiday cookies that don't taste like cardboard 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/11/pretty-holiday-cookies-that-dont-taste-like-cardboard/akdyxhv/

Can't get a whole pig? You can still make a yummy porchetta 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/11/cant-get-a-whole-pig-you-can-still-make-a-yummy-porchetta/afl4yj4/

When it comes to pot roast, keeping it simple is the best 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/11/when-it-comes-to-pot-roast-keeping-it-simple-is-the-best/a2j76mw/

For a quick take on pizza at home, use Indian flatbread 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/11/for-a-quick-take-on-pizza-at-home-use-indian-flatbread/a1fgf26/

Make great shrimp scampi without the butter-and-oil slick 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/11/make-great-shrimp-scampi-without-the-butter-and-oil-slick/aow9l5r/


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