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

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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


NEWSLETTERS

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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


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

Community News: Dec. 18, 2018

Check out upcoming events and the awesome things people are doing.

Local health events: Dec. 18 through Dec. 23 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/17/local-health-events-dec-18-through-dec-23/amj62q3/

High levels of lead in the blood requires follow-up

WillCounty Health Department feels family history may provided clues  

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/10/29/high-levels-of-lead-in-the-blood-requires-follow-up/a86wnc2/

Troy alumni run in Chicago Marathon 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/02/troy-alumni-run-in-chicago-marathon/augpcxt/

Including You, Inc. Awards Gift to Will-Grundy Medical Clinic in Joliet 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/02/including-you-inc-awards-gift-to-will-grundy-medical-clinic-in-joliet/aioe837/

Illinois receives lead hazard reduction grant 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/17/illinois-receives-lead-hazard-reduction-grant/awzkj1f/

Annual ball raises funds for Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox

Mary Brenczewski and Edward Czerkies honored

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/17/annual-ball-raises-funds-for-silver-cross-hospital-in-new-lenox/ax9g9q/

Frankfort students work on hockey and soccer skills

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/18/frankfort-students-work-on-hockey-and-soccer-skills/auxaqhd/

Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox opened new outpatient endoscopy center in July 

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/12/17/110e29347e46454d8af29dd3c8449109/index.xml


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Community News: Dec. 11, 2018

Check out upcoming events and the awesome things people are doing.

Local health events: Dec. 11 through Dec. 18 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/08/local-health-events-dec-11-through-dec-18/aof94bs/

Support available for infant loss

Will County Health Department discusses bereavement, resources 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/08/support-available-for-infant-loss/a9d4bbi/

Illinois releases first maternal morbidity and mortality report

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/08/illinois-releases-first-maternal-morbidity-and-mortality-report/aj69jky/

Will County Health Department talks about premature births

Planning a pregnancy from the start is the best way to avoid one

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/08/will-county-health-department-talks-about-premature-births/arxu3h9/

Manhattan Dental Care candy buy back a huge success

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/12/02/7f2ab4f9fd944da5876571433d81d7bd/index.xml

Bringing smiles to faces during difficult times

Family and friends donate toys in memory of Orland Park teen

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/12/02/ab47dff62a2d424d970337e7496958da/index.xml


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Community News: Dec. 4, 2018

Local health events: Dec. 4 through Dec. 11 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/03/local-health-events-dec-4-through-dec-11/alpjwpl/

Will County Health Department recommends taking action against prediabetes

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/04/will-county-health-department-recommends-taking-action-against-prediabetes/ad6rz2r/

Joliet students raise more than $13,000 for Pink Heals

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/12/02/295e4e8b64c94ef7b7394cb29d2f7d79/index.xml?page=1

Joliet Junior College nursing department names citizenship award recipients

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/12/02/1a2fc695bc6044dcbc29dc1dc62d93ed/index.xml

Will County's PrEP clinic celebrates 1 year anniversary

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/02/will-countys-prep-clinic-celebrates-1-year-anniversary/awasobc/

Senior Star ranks third on Fortune’s 50 Best Workplaces for Aging Services 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/02/senior-star-ranks-third-on-fortunes-50-best-workplaces-for-aging-services/atkbshj/

Joliet hospice volunteer wins award

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/02/joliet-hospice-volunteer-wins-award/aemnpgd/

Six Joliet students attend American Heart Association event

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Lincoln-Way West student nominated for program

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Timbers of Shorewood donate to Alzheimer's Association

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/02/timbers-of-shorewood-donate-to-alzheimers-association/azhb23d/

Lemont nursing home recognized

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/02/lemont-nursing-home-recognized/anw3gbu/

Antibiotics can’t kill the common cold 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/26/antibiotics-cant-kill-the-common-cold/axzgu6d/

Will County Health Department offers free vaccine

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Community News: Nov. 27, 2018

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Local health event: Nov. 27 through Dec. 4 

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Dr. Chinedu Nwabueze joins Edward Medical Group in Plainfield

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Edward Foundation names executive director

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Senior Star in Romeoville welcomes new executive director  

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New Lenox and Morris hospitals recognized for patient safety

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Morris Hospital announces new doctor, building expansion plans in Dwight 

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New Lenox hospital announces new medical staff appointments

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Community News: Nov. 20, 2018

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Local health events: Nov. 20 through Nov. 27 

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$1,500 Raised by Romeoville Zumba event at 2nd year event

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Severe blood shortage: Red Cross issues immediate call for blood donations 

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Illinois Department on Aging assists seniors with Medicare open enrollment 

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15th annual golf outing for Hands of Dignity and Hope Outreach 

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Silver Cross Charity Golf Classic Raises over $150,000 for Robotic Surgery

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Community News: Nov. 13, 2018

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Local health events: Nov. 13 through Nov. 20  

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Former New Lenox resident planning second ride for a different nonprofit 

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Those who served have higher rates of cancer, heart disease than civilian peers 

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Family chooses Silver Cross Endoscopy Center in New Lenox

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New treatment for liver tumors at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox

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Community News: Nov. 6, 2018

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Local health events: Nov. 6 through Nov. 13 

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Have you changed these important batteries yet?

Plainfield Fire Protection District suggests changing batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors

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Romeoville mom happy with her weight loss surgery

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This year’s influenza vaccine is expected to be a good match

Morris doctor stresses flu prevention 

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Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox achieves national accreditation

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BMI surgery at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox helps doctor lose weight

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Illinois officials monitored water conditions 

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Community News: Oct. 30, 2018

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Local health events: Oct. 30 through Nov. 6 

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Rehabilitation Services now called Shirley Ryan AbilityLab at Silver Cross

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Silver Cross 1st in Will County to Launch Mobile Integrated Health Program

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Joliet medical center first Illinois Hospital to use novel endoscopic therapy

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Morris Hospital nets national recognition for pain management 

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Morris Hospital receives three awards at ISHMPR conference

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Morris Hospital patient transportation achieves national recognition 

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Morris Hospital announces $60 million master facility plan 

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IDOT working with ISP, local police to step up patrols this Halloween

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Joliet hospital hosts Vascular Access Training Symposium

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Community News: Oct. 23, 2018

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Local health events: Oct. 23 through Oct. 30 

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Residents, staff at Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County host own Alzheimer’s walk 

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Joliet area women run for ALS research

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Fire safety education and awareness

State fire marshal provides tips for staying safe at home and away from home 

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People with mental illness should not be stigmatized

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Community News: Oct. 16, 2018

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Local health events: Oct. 16 through Oct. 23 

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Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox offers the LINX implant

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Edward-Elmhurst’s HIPEC offers hope for women with advanced-stage ovarian cancer 

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Plainfield student saves child from drowning

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IDHS’ Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances reaches 5,000th call and launches new features

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Joliet center receives grant for opioid addiction treatment

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Project Acclaim will honor 2 at Joliet banquet  

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Community News: Oct. 9, 2018

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Local health events: Oct. 9 through Oct. 16

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Joliet Culvers employees help at blood drive

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Storm chasers talk to Minooka Women's Club 

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Troy students benefit from first year of before- and after-school program 

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VVSD schools raise money for autism awarenes

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Morris Hospital announces results of Cornfest 5K Fun Run 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/10/08/morris-hospital-announces-results-of-cornfest-5k-fun-run/abvhffo/


Vaccinations for babies and baby boomers 

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