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Friday, April 28, 2023

Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, April 22 to April 28

Good morning!

Today I have just six features and news stories to share with you today, but I have not been slacking, oh, no!

I have three large pieces to be posted over the weekend, with more to come since I'm working through the weekend. Plus I completed my three last large pieces (for a total of eight) stories for special "Thank You, Teachers" edition that The Herald-News will publish on May 4.

So be sure to check back on The Herald-News site: shawlocal.com/the-herald-news.

Last Saturday WriteOn Joliet presented its first presentation of original readings in a radio-style format at the Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theater. In June, we will record an audio version of that show.

And if you missed it the first time around, you may get another opportunity. I will keep you posted.

Fiction-wise, I have nothing new to report, since last weekend was dedicated completely to the show and then to work and housework on Sunday. Even though I am working through the weekend, I'm hoping to fill downtime by tinkering with some of the books.

Here is a recap so far.

House on Top of the Hill: Third book in the BryonySeries Limbo trilogy. I have the prologue and first eighteen chapters drafted as well as a couple of chapters near the end.

Cornell Dyer and the Howls of Basketville: The next book in The Adventures of Cornell Dyer subseries. Timothy and I drafted it months ago, and I currently have five solid chapters. Sue Midlock has already sent all the interior and cover. As always, the art is amazing and perfect for the series.

You can find other titles in the series here. Timothy has not yet added our latest titles to the BryonySeries bookstore. But all titles are also on Amazon.

Karla Joins In: The fourth book in The Girls of the BryonySeries series. Three chapters are completed and a fourth chapter is in a very rough draft.

BryonySeries reference/guide book: Welcome to Munsonville: the People, Places, and Things of the BryonySeries. I'd love to have this one ready by the end of the year. Pecking slowly at it.

A Year of Shadows and Moonlight, of Gathering Blooms in the Woods: A rather unusual, poetic novella in the second person. A fourth of it is written and edited, another third on top of that is loosely written. Rebekah is also playing around with art for the cover.

Rebekah is also slowly updating the BryonySeries YouTube and Pinterest accounts, so watch for those.

Now back to the stories. Simply click on the link of the story that looks interesting to you. Happy scrolling!

But before the stories, I have a list of additional resources and information. Please check them out, too.

Finally, if you'd like to find more kindness in your life, consider this book.

And have a great Friday!

RECIPE OF THE WEEK

Sue's Diner is a fictional restaurant in the fictional Munsonville that only exists in the BryonySeries.

Each Wednesday, we post a new recipe. The recipe is either featured in one of our cookbooks, will be featured in an upcoming cookbook, or is just an "extra" we want to share with you.

Check out the recipe here.

WRITERS

If you're a writer anywhere in the world, you're welcome to join WriteOn Joliet's Facebook page. We're based in Joliet, Illinois, but we love to meet and interact with writers outside our area, too.

If you'd like to officially join WriteOn Joliet, we have two tiers of dues and two ways to attend meetings. We also have a marketing arm that's getting longer every year. Check us out at writeonjoliet.com.

I also suggest this book: Little Book of Revision: A Checklist for Fiction Writers. It's exactly as it says. Each page some with one suggestion for revision. The rest of the page is blank, so you can add your own notes. All proceeds benefit WriteOn Joliet.

If you need editing or help with self-publishing, check out dmbaranunland.com.

ARTISTS

If you need an artist for a project, I offer these recommendations.

NEWSLETTERS

Sign up for The Munsonville Times by emailing us at bryonyseries@gmail.com. The newsletter still isn't official yet, so we don't have an actual link on the website - but we are working on it!

SOCIAL MEDIA

Daily updates: I do post the briefs on Twitter during the week, so you're welcome to follow me at @Denise_Unland61.

BryonySeries stuff: I post curated content relating to the BryonySeries on Twitter at @BryonySeries and assorted related content at facebook.com/BryonySeries, youtube.com/user/BryonySeries, and themes of each book in the BryonySeries at pinterest.com/bryonyseries.

And of course, please follow the adventures of Bertrand the Mouse on Instagram at bertrand_bryonyseries.

BRYONYSERIES BOOKS

For books and more information about the series, visit bryonyseries.com.

BRYONYSERIES EVENTS

A full month of virtual events can be found at bryonyseries.com/calendar-of-events.

QUESTIONS

Email me at bryonyseries@gmail.com.

Thank you for reading The Herald-News. And for reading this blog. And if you've read (or plan to read) any of my books. Your support is greatly appreciated.

FEATURES

Joliet West senior receives appointment to West Point: Emmanuel Zamoras: ‘I wanted to become part of the next generation of leaders’

Joliet Junior College hosts ISBE student-teacher nutrition event: Michael McGreal: ‘This is a great way to have students involved in making and eating healthier meal options’

Joliet West’s Lawson Sizemore finally gets his van: For years, the 20-year-old associate coach relied on his mother for transportation

Spring book sale this weekend at Joliet Public Library Black Road branch: Members of Friends of the Joliet Public Library may shop on Friday night

Pets of the Week, April 23, 2023: Will County rescues have dogs and cats for adoption

5 Things to do in Will County: spring musical at Joliet Central: Plus 4 more ways to enjoy your weekend.

Illustration by Matt Coundiff for "Visage"

Friday, September 30, 2022

Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, Sept. 24 to Sept. 30

Good morning!

WHEW! What a night last night.

About a year ago, I donated two of WriteOn Joliet's anthologies to The Timbers of Shorewood retirement community after getting a refund of an overpayment of a medical procedure.

I had already written off the money and, when it returned, I wanted to do some good with it. I have a longstanding working relationship with the company that handles its marketing, so I reached out and asked if The Timbers might be interested, stressing that I wasn't selling anything.

Well, The Timbers WAS interested, so I donated WriteOn's current anthology up to that point and it's bonus "cheetah" anthology.

Last night The Timbers hosted a signing, reading, and overall reception that included skirted banquet tables, appetizers and wine, fellowship, some of the most engaging readings we, as a group, have ever produced - well, The Timbers all but rolled out the red carpet. Apparently they have that, too, and promised to roll is out next time.

For the book club is eager to read more anthologies and host another event. I'll share details next week, but here's the message that's apparent to me: if I thought I was being generous with the donation, entertaining the book club and giving a bit of marketing to its members - well, The Timbers outdid my small donation tenfold last night. Truly, truly humbling.

On the stories side of the things, I have fourteen features and news stories to share with you today - and more not yet posted. So do check back on The Herald-News site: shawlocal.com/the-herald-news.

This past spring, I also wrote an additional nineteen stories for a special "Thank You, Teachers," edition that will ran in print and online on May 5. You can check out all those stories at this link: https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/thank-you/teachers/

I also wrote a three-part series on the impact of COVID on kids, which you will at the bottom of this blog.

We recently and unexpectedly euthanize our oldest cat. She had an amazing and somewhat mysterious life. You can read details here.

Also, please send up good thoughts/prayers etc. for Rebekah. She's had a challenging couple years, health-wise (especially the last twelve months). Her latest bloodwork was all over the place, more was ordered, and she now needs to see three specialists and have a stress test (as if she weren't stressed enough already). Of course, the insurance is taking its time approving some of these tests.

Rebekah is absolutely integral to the BryonySeries, not to mention our family. She oversees its all its financial aspects, handles all book production, manages two social media accounts, and is the go-to person at events. Plus, she's a wonderful person. We need her to feel much better soon.

We pulled back WriteOn Joliet's anthology from production to add a memorial page to one of our active members who died suddenly last week. We also lost two former members this year, one of whom was an original member. All three deaths were sudden. Please send up good thoughts/prayers for their families.

One the fiction side of things, I read through the first eighteen chapters of the second book in the BryonySeries "ruthless" trilogy by Ed Calkins, Steward of Tara while Ed is working on the remaining chapters.

Ed's feeling a bit discouraged because he wanted to release his second book by Calkins Day 2023 (Feb. 13). But as any creative person knows, good art doesn't always happen on our timetable.

You can find Ed's first novel here.

Also, we recently released Cornell Dyer and the "Mistical" Being. It's not available in the BryonySeries bookstore yet, or on Kindle yet, but it is available on Amazon.

We also released Cornell Dyer and the Calcium Deficient Bones. It, too, is not available in the BryonySeries bookstore yet, or on Kindle yet, but it is available on Amazon.

Next up in the series: a Sherlock Holmes parody (the main character is Sherman Homes), which has a solid outline. Sue Midlock is already working on the cover and the interior art: Sherman Homes and the Howls of Basketville.

And we also released Call of the Siren (the second book in the BryonySeries Limbo trilogy, with gorgeous cover art by Nancy Calkins). It, too, is not available in the BryonySeries bookstore yet, or on Kindle yet, but it is available on Amazon.

I'm currently outlining the final book in the BryonySeries Limbo trilogy: House on Top of the Hill.

And I'm also working on a guide book to the series called: Welcome to Munsonville: the People, Places, and Things of the BryonySeries.

And I'm also working on a novella. But I'm not sharing any details yet.

Jennifer Wainright (frontispiece artist for Lycanthropic Summer) has completed three portraits for "Girls of the BryonySeries" series for tween girls and is currently working on a fourth. The portraits are beautiful and it shows that artist Jennifer Wainright can draw anything from werewolves to portraits!

Rebekah has completed cover art for three of "Girls of the BryonySeries" books. They, too, are beautiful! One book in this series of eight books is completely written, a second should be ready for production this weekend (I had some formatting issues last weekend) and the rest are outlined.

We hope to release the first three books in this series at WriteOn Joliet's anthology release party in early December.

Rebekah is also working on updating the BryonySeries YouTube and Pinterest accounts, so watch for those.

Now back to the stories. Simply click on the link of the story that looks interesting to you. Happy scrolling!

But before the stories, I have a list of additional resources and information. Please check them out, too -

Finally, if you'd like to find more kindness in your life, consider this book.

And have a great Friday!

RECIPE OF THE WEEK

Sue's Diner is a fictional restaurant in the fictional Munsonville that only exists in the BryonySeries.

Each Sunday, we post a new recipe. The recipe is either featured in one of our cookbooks or will be featured in an upcoming cookbook.

Check out the recipe here.

WRITERS

If you're a writer anywhere in the world, you're welcome to join WriteOn Joliet's Facebook page. We're based in Joliet, Illinois, but we love to meet and interact with writers outside our area, too.

If you'd like to officially join WriteOn Joliet, we have two tiers of dues. We also have a marketing arm that's getting longer every year, well, except this year. Check us out at writeonjoliet.com.

If you need support in your writing, I highly recommend this Twitter group: #5amwritersclub. I joined it last year. Writers support each other on Twitter and meet every three weeks at 5 a.m. (4 a.m. CST - needless to say, I am often late!) on Zoom.

If you need editing or help with self-publishing, check out dmbaranunland.com.

ARTISTS

If you need an artist for a project, I offer these recommendations.

NEWSLETTERS

Sign up for The Munsonville Times by emailing us at bryonyseries@gmail.com. The newsletter still isn't official yet, so we don't have an actual link on the website - but we are working on it!

SOCIAL MEDIA

Daily updates: I do post the briefs on Twitter during the week, so you're welcome to follow me at @Denise_Unland61.

And of course, please follow the adventures of Bertrand the Mouse on Instagram at bertrand_bryonyseries.

BRYONYSERIES BOOKS

For books and more information about the series, visit bryonyseries.com.

BRYONYSERIES EVENTS

A full month of virtual events can be found at bryonyseries.com/calendar-of-events.

QUESTIONS

Email me at bryonyseries@gmail.com.

Thank you for reading The Herald-News. And for reading this blog. And if you've read (or plan to read) any of my books. Your support is greatly appreciated.

FEATURES

A mother’s love: Jamie O’Connor is thankful she can give life to her son a second time.

Joliet man finally receives kidney transplant, encourages donation: The need for diverse donors is high.

Pumpkin season is here – check out our expansive list of pumpkin farms and festivities

Pets of the Week: Sept. 26, 2022: Will County rescues have dogs and cats for adoption.

Joliet senior biking 30 miles in October in memory of her granddaughter: Beverly Voyce is raising funds to send seriously ill children to camp

Alum creates creates 70-page book for 50th anniversary of 2 former Catholic schools in Joliet: Marianne Wolf-Astrauskas: ‘I think there was something magical about 1972′

Trinity Services board member honored for 50 years of service: Art Dykstra: ‘his heart went out to the people we serve.’

Manhattan woman selected for 2022 Latina Style Distinguished Military Service Award: Master Sgt. Thelma Barrios: ‘I just enjoy being able to help soldiers, to mentor them and guide them.’

Mokena church to unveil time capsules at the centennial celebration of its history-rich church: People who like local history should attend.

Joliet museum to revive Slovenian Grape Harvest Festival on Sunday: Greg Peerbolte: ‘Everyone is Slovenian on October 2 at the festival.’

Hurricane Ian cuts wedding festivities short for Shorewood coupleBut, a former Joliet Junior College chef is riding out the storm in his Florida home.

For a scary good time, check out 4 haunted attractions in Will County: One is very family friendly, too.

Early voting starts tomorrow: here’s where to vote in Will County: Some sites serve all of Will County and some serve local residents only.

5 Things to do in Will County: Kick off October with a supernatural scavenger hunt: Plus, enjoy music and a bit of kindness in Plainfield

Kids and COVID

COVID-19 didn’t leave kids unscathed: Aschinberg: ‘Like any negative social event, kids who are most at risk bear most of the brunt’

The pandemic was a lonely time for kids: Loss of in-school experiences, sports affected many youth on some level.

Facing the post-pandemic: ‘We know when something is off with our children’: Showing kids how to talk about feelings is a good first step toward protecting their mental health.

Illustration by Matt Coundiff for "Visage"

Friday, June 4, 2021

Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, May 29 through June 4

Good morning!

I have eighteen feature stories to share with you this morning - with seven that haven't posted to The Herald-News website yet, so watch for them over the weekend.

Here's a quick summary of where I'm at, fiction-wise.

This weeken, I'm planning to read through the proof copy of the next book in The Adventures of Cornell Dyer chapter book series: Cornell Dyer and the Whispering Wardrobe. I read the first chapter at WriteOn Joliet a few weeks ago and received a good response, so I'm excited to send it into the world and start the next book in the series: Cornell Dyer and the Calcium-Deficient Bones.

The first book in the new BryonySeries Limbo trilogy The Phoenix is now available. For right now, buy it on Amazon because it's linking incorrectly in the BryonySeries store.

I'm hoping to get some work done on the second book of the Limbo trilogy - Call of the Siren - but because of the abundance of new characters and situations, I am pretty much starting from scratch, so progress is still very, very slow. However, I did get some words on paper last weekend, so I'm planning to re-read them tonight and go from there.

I scratched the surface of a new series in the BryonySeries this past weekend. It's an idea Sarah suggested to me over a decade ago. It's aimed at tween girls, so if you have a tween, are a tween, or will have a tween someday, this might interest you.

Now back to the eighteen feature stories. Simply click on the link of the story that looks interesting to you. Happy scrolling!

But before the stories, I have a list of additional resources and information. Please check them out, too -

Finally, if you'd like to find more kindness in your life, consider this book.

And have a great Friday!

RECIPE OF THE WEEK

Sue's Diner is a fictional restaurant in the fictional Munsonville that only exists in the BryonySeries.

Each Sunday, we post a new recipe. The recipe is either featured in one of our cookbooks or will be featured in an upcoming cookbook.

Check out the recipe here.

WRITERS

If you're a writer anywhere in the world, you're welcome to join WriteOn Joliet's Facebook page. We're based in Joliet, Illinois, but we love to meet and interact with writers outside our area, too.

If you'd like to officially join WriteOn Joliet, we have two tiers of dues. We also have a marketing arm that's getting longer every year, well, except this year. Check us out at writeonjoliet.com.

If you need editing or help with self-publishing, check out dmbaranunland.com.

ARTISTS

If you need an artist for a project, I offer these recommendations.

NEWSLETTERS

Sign up for the Will County Go Guide and Sign up for the LocalLit Short Story and Book Review Newsletter at https://www.theherald-news.com/newsletter/

Sign up for The Munsonville Times by emailing us at bryonyseries@gmail.com. The newsletter still isn't official yet, so we don't have an actual link on the website - but we are working on it!

SOCIAL MEDIA

Daily updates: I do post the briefs on Twitter during the week, so you're welcome to follow me at @Denise_Unland61.

BryonySeries stuff: I post curated content relating to the BryonySeries at @BryonySeries. And assorted related content at www.facebook.com/BryonySeries.

And of course, please follow the adventures of Bertrand the Mouse on Instagram at bertrand_bryonyseries.

BRYONYSERIES BOOKS

For books and more information about the series, visit bryonyseries.com.

BRYONYSERIES EVENTS

A full month of virtual events can be found at bryonyseries.com/calendar-of-events-1.

QUESTIONS

Email me at bryonyseries@gmail.com.

Thank you for reading The Herald-News. And for reading this blog. And if you've read (or plan to read) any of my books. Your support is greatly appreciated.

FEATURES

Crest Hill retirement community honored its 80 veterans with Memorial Day #parade: Grand Marshall for the parade was World War II veteran Don Lawler

Even facemasks couldn’t hide their triumphant smiles: A pictorial look at #Graduation2021 ceremonies at all four D. 202 high schools in Plainfield

Pets of the Week: June 1: Will County rescues have dogs and cats for adoption

New Gateway Gardens gives people 1 more reason to visit Lockport: A $25,000 grant from the Canadian National Railroad in conjunction with America in Bloom beautifies area near I&M Canal

Mobile Driver Services Unit Coming to Troy Township on June 1: Variety of services available, must pre-register for Rules of the Road class

3 JTHS staff members receive honors and awards: Recipients are Melissa Magnuson, Don Stinson and Nicole McMorris

Looting, fire and a pandemic can’t keep Valles Produce in Joliet down: Family-owned, neighborhood store and carryout doing well 1 year later

This Shorewood woman knows how to be a good neighbor: Tami Wadas created 90 Mother’s Day gift baskets for the women at The Timbers of Shorewood

LocalLit book preview: ‘Barns of Will County’ by Kevin McNulty Sr.: Will County barns ‘have deep character and tell a story’

Navy culinary specialist from Plainfield put her skills to a good cause: Leslie Hamilton recognized Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month with special cake

Service dog helps Homer Glen Army veteran cope with PTSD: 'I want to be able to go out and live a normal life in the civilian world’

Temporary exhibit at Wilmington City Hall honors lives of former Joliet Arsenal workers: Wilmington Historical Society partnered with Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie to help keep history alive

Award-winning educator coming to Valley View School District 365U: Maria Burgos approved as executive director of pre-kindergarten through fifth grade educational services

Dr. Tyler Ramir joins Associated Orthodontists: Ramir now accepting patients at Joliet, Plainfield, Frankfort and Bourbonnais locations

Plainfield South HS alumnus transferred from Air Force to Space Force

Here’s exactly how COVID-19 impacted mental health: Stressors increased - but so did opportunities for addressing them

A bit of Kitty Hawk for Romeoville airport: Crest Hill man shares history and ‘good karma’ at base of new control tower

Illustration by Matt Coundiff for "Visage."

Friday, January 8, 2021

Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, Jan 3 through Jan. 8

Good morning!

I never realize how much email I receive until I take one day off - does that happen to you, too? But I'm all caught up and ready to begin the work day.

My family and I had a wonderful celebration yesterday (Old Calendar Christmas and Rebekah's birthday), even though lots of it was virtual (hilarious video footage, though). So now we'll start gradually edging away from the holidays.

I'm still wrapping up some miscellaneous projects I didn't quite finish from my Christmas vacation list, so that will be my focus this weekend.

I also have one manuscript I'm copyediting for a client, so getting that done and back for her is a top priority.

Still, I'm playing around very slightly with the second book in the new BryonySeries (Call of the Siren), so I'm sure I'll visit that, too this weekend.

Both Ruthless and The Phoenix are in editing, so I'm hoping to check in my with editor on those projects, too.

Two more things: Thank you to everyone who supported The Book Market in Crest Hill through the BryonySeries Holiday Book Sale. I'll update the results next week.

And be sure to check out this website Rebekah created: dmbaranunland.com.

Have a wonderful Friday!

WRITERS

If you're a writer anywhere in the world, you're welcome to join WriteOn Joliet's Facebook page. We're based in Joliet, Illinois, but we love to meet and interact with writers outside our area, too.

If you'd like to officially join WriteOn Joliet, we have two tiers of dues. We also have a marketing arm that's getting longer every year, well, except this year. Check us out at writeonjoliet.com.

If you need editing or help with self-publishing, check out dmbaranunland.com.

ARTISTS

If you need an artist for a project, I offer these recommendations.

NEWSLETTERS

Sign up for the Will County Go Guide and Sign up for the LocalLit Short Story and Book Review Newsletter at https://www.theherald-news.com/newsletter/

Sign up for The Munsonville Times by emailing us at bryonyseries@gmail.com. The newsletter still isn't official yet, so we don't have an actual link on the website - but we are working on it!

SOCIAL MEDIA

Daily updates: I do post the briefs on Twitter during the week, so you're welcome to follow me at @Denise_Unland61.

BryonySeries stuff: I post curated content relating to the BryonySeries at @BryonySeries. And assorted related content at www.facebook.com/BryonySeries.

And of course, please follow the adventures of Bertrand the Mouse on Instagram at bertrand_bryonyseries.

BRYONYSERIES BOOKS

For books and more information about the series, visit bryonyseries.com.

BRYONYSERIES EVENTS

A full month of virtual events can be found at bryonyseries.com/calendar-of-events-1.

QUESTIONS

Email me at bryonyseries@gmail.com.

Thank you for reading The Herald-News. And for reading this blog. And if you've read (or plan to read) any of my books. Your support is greatly appreciated.

FEATURES

Illinois State Police participate in Operation Santa: Volunteers distributed gifts to 36 area families

Centenarian receives PfizerVaccine, doing well

Bolingbrook resident transitions out of duties during Naval command ceremony: VAW-124 held ceremony on Dec. 3

Donate blood – attend the Super Bowl?: Red Cross and NFL team up to encourage blood donation with special drawing

Snowflakes, flight attendants and moving away from typical PA announcements: Teachers at D.202 in Plainfield find creative ways to connect with students during remote

Trinity Services fulfills holiday wish lists of 400 people with disabilities throughout Illinois: One donor was just 11 – and donated from his own money

‘They’re literally heroes for what they’re doing’: Plainfield restaurant delivers holiday meals directly to the homes of nurses on the COVID

Hockey organization donated toys to Joliet medical center: Arctic Jr. Fury Hockey Organization collected 50 toys for St. Joe’s emergency department

People with developmental disabilities in Joliet, New Lenox, receive holiday surprise from Santa

Troy 30-C recognizes its custodians for keeping schools clean and safe

Pets of the Week: Jan. 4: Will County rescues have dogs and cats for adoption

Get ‘wild’ this weekend with programs from the Will County forest preserve: Will County Inside/Outside Guide highlights local events and more

Illustration by Matt Coundiff for "Visage."

Tuesday, July 14, 2020

A Week of Positive News

This morning: sixteen pieces of positive news around the Joliet-area community.

And for those who enjoy my fiction, a quick round-up of my writing weekend.

I made some good progress on The Phoenix on Friday night and into Saturday morning: less than I'd hoped, but I think my hopes are too ambitious at times.

I didn't touch Lycanthropic Summer at all because I had some work for clients and because Timothy wound up scheduling a "Cornell" meeting.

For those who don't yet know, Timothy and I are collaborating on a series of BryonySeries chapter books: The Adventures of Cornell Dyer. The way Timothy described it on the website is:

Join the incredible, impossible, and marvelous Professor Cornell Dyer as he unravels mysteries, untangles myths, and decides what to have for lunch.

Timothy made a list of fifty titles he'd like to tackle (does he think I'll live to be 100?), which includes one book Rebekah started a few years ago (Cornell Dyer Meets a Vampire) and the book Timothy is writing - the last one: Cornell Dyer in the Shadow of the Mountain.

Our goal was to write a three years. We published the last one at Christmas. So we are definitely far behind! (OK, a pandemic did happen).

Thanks to Sue Midlock (our artist for the series), each book does have its own branding logo:

And I finally updated all of the BryonySeries calendar for July on Sunday. I also worked on Sunday.

So I think I can cut myself some slack for not tackling werewolves, too. Right? Right!

OK, onward to Tuesday - and some of the wonderful things happening in the community.

Grant project studies how food retailers work with food banks

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/06/grant-project-studies-how-food-retailers-work-with-food-banks/a5oe6ri/

Troy Craughwell students write “Poe-Tree” poems

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/06/troy-craughwell-students-write-poe-tree-poems/agogdgg/

July Is National Bison Month: here's how to celebrate

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/30/july-is-national-bison-month-heres-how-to-celebrate/ac588zm/

The work never stops at D. 202 in Plainfield, not for summer, not for COVID-19

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/06/the-work-never-stops-at-d-202-in-plainfield-not-for-summer-not-for-covid-19/d8zgagl/

Grace United Methodist Church in Joliet welcomes new pastor

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/07/grace-united-methodist-church-in-joliet-welcomes-new-pastor/a1aoum0/

Joliet native serves aboard USS Rafael Peralta

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/07/joliet-native-serves-aboard-uss-rafael-peralta/ajevbn0/

Students at Dirksen Junior High in Joliet receive scholarships

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/08/students-at-dirksen-junior-high-in-joliet-receive-scholarships/a91jc1k/

Illinois DNR announces 5-year #waterfowl seasons plan for 2021-2025

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/08/illinois-dnr-announces-5-year-waterfowl-seasons-plan-for-2021-2025/aj7uzyv/

Joliet Elks to offer free children’s orthopedic assessment clinic on Aug. 4

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/09/joliet-elks-to-offer-free-childrens-orthopedic-assessment-clinic-on-aug-4/arw3u51/

Take sidewalk art to a new level
Village of New Lenox to host 2nd annual Chalk the Walk event on July 18

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/09/take-sidewalk-art-to-a-new-level/aqe58w6/

NuMark Credit Union raises $2,500 for Northern Illinois Food Bank

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/09/numark-credit-union-raises-2-500-for-northern-illinois-food-bank/ah7oq3q/

Silver Cross Urgent Care Center now open on hospital’s New Lenox campus

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/08/silver-cross-urgent-care-center-now-open-on-hospitals-new-lenox-campus/aoq4mdo/

Troy 30-C names new assistant principals
Matthew Stortz, Jessica Knobbe named to positions

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/09/troy-30-c-names-new-assistant-principals/ajpi6c6/

Minooka Community High School held in-person graduation ceremonies this past weekend

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/10/minooka-community-high-school-to-hold-in-person-graduation-ceremonies-this-weekend/awxsrxn/

Forest Preserve District of Will County offers range of July programs

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/09/forest-preserve-district-offers-range-of-july-programs/ags3jxj/

ATI Physical Therapy welcomes new vice president of supply chain and procurement

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/09/ati-physical-therapy-welcomes-new-vice-president-of-supply-chain-and-procurement/a8nk8x0/

Illustration by Kathleen Rose Van Pelt for "Bryony."

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Community News: Feb. 12 and Feb. 13, 2020

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

Monday, January 20, 2020

Community News: Jan. 16, Jan. 17, and Jan. 18, 2019

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

Monday, November 11, 2019

Community News: Nov. 9 and Nov.11, 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.

Plainfield native exemplifies legacy of U.S. Navy Seabees

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/11/04/plainfield-native-exemplifies-legacy-of-u-s-navy-seabees/a9z7f6a/

When military veterans are applying for jobs
Make sure never to ask these questions

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/11/04/when-military-veterans-are-applying-for-jobs/ap0v1pj/

Joliet soldier promoted

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/11/04/joliet-soldier-promoted/ahgobz9/

Plainfield resident receives medal

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/11/04/plainfield-resident-receives-medal/a8gdsc5/

Reducing stress on military families, honoring veterans

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/11/09/reducing-stress-on-military-families-honoring-veterans/agkgrjj/

Orland Park native exemplifies legacy of U.S. Navy Seabees

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/11/04/orland-park-native-exemplifies-legacy-of-u-s-navy-seabees/aollwpy/

Organization that serves #veterans in Will, Grundy counties receives donation

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/11/06/organization-that-serves-veterans-in-will-grundy-counties-receives-donation/aczqabh/

Retired Channahon police chief takes Honor Flight

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/11/07/retired-channahon-police-chief-takes-honor-flight/au2110/

Pets of the Week: Nov. 10

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/11/04/pets-of-the-week-nov-10/dmk702j/

Bolingbrook parent mentors increase skills

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/08/28/bolingbrook-parent-mentors-increase-skills/agfdlxh/

Ginny the comfort dog visits Romeoville school

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/09/23/ginny-the-comfort-dog-visits-romeoville-school/afscxli/

Bolingbrook students study caterpillars

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/09/23/bolingbrook-students-study-caterpillars/a1vwez9/

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

Friday, November 8, 2019

Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, Nov. 3 through Nov. 8

It's super-busy Friday, and I'm a super-tired editor, so here's a few quick highlights:

The proof copy for Cornell Dyer and the Flu arrived yesterday, which I hope to read over the weekend, in-between work and two side projects I'm tackling.

I doubt I'll have copies in time for WriteOn Joliet's anthology release party on Nov. 15 (Hope to see you there!), but I will be taking orders and selling the book at "in-person" prices, so please stop and check it out.

I was invited to participate in a podcast, which we'll be recording this evening.

In the meantime, please check out the stories about some extraordinary people and worthwhile events coming up in the area.

Have a wonderful day, readers, writers, and BryonySeries fans! :)

Non-bylined features:

Monday through Saturday I assembled my non-bylined works - brief posts and calendar listings - into one convenient file and posting them on Facebook in the evening, so readers can easily choose the ones they want to read.

One can also find those event listings, the Gotta Do It calendar, as well as the pets, health, faith, and arts and entertainment calendars, under the sections tab on the left hand side of http://www.theherald-news.com/. Click on "features" and the topics drop down. Gotta Do It runs under "people."

Community news? Again, under the sections tab, under features, and by topic. Updates are posted on these days in print and web (and some only on web on other days as I have the time):

Social media:

Daily updates: I do post the briefs and calendars on Twitter during the week, so you're welcome to follow me at @Denise_Unland61.

BryonySeries stuff: I post curated content relating to the BryonySeries at @BryonySeries. And assorted related content at www.facebook.com/BryonySeries. And of course, please follow the adventures of Bertrand the Mouse on Instagram at bertrand_bryonyseries.

If you're a writer anywhere in the world, you're welcome to jon WriteOn Joliet's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/writeonminooka/?ref=bookmarks. We're based in Joliet, Illinois, but we love to meet and interact with writers outside our area, too.

Upcoming events:

Once Timothy Baran is done updating this page, these will listed here: https://www.bryonyseries.com/fetes-and-feasts.

Check out the progress he has made so far. Each square is hand-built. And be sure to "hover" your hand over the first square. Note: this only works (so far) with the desktop version.

But he's also made A LOT of changes to the website. So be sure to roam around a bit.

Books and Such

Information on my books (including where to buy) along with upcoming events is at www.bryonyseries.com. Again, Timothy is in the process of updating the website, so all titles may not appear. If you have any questions, email me at bryonyseries@gmail.com.

Thank you for reading The Herald-News. And for reading this blog. And if you've read (or plan to read) any of my books. Your support is greatly appreciated.

An Extraordinary Life: Joliet native was 'always the servant'

People will probably most remember Chuck Lennon for this Henry Ford quote: “You can do anything if you have enthusiasm,” which Chuck had printed on the back of his business cards.

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/11/03/an-extraordinary-life-joliet-native-was-always-the-servant/a3tn8ak/

VIDEO: ER doctor at Lockport career fair planned hands-on activity

https://www.theherald-news.com/video/id/b871da1c-a4f3-4ae0-b6c2-32a9bae433e0.html

A 'taste' of Chicago right in Joliet
CUT 158 Chophouse offers large cuts of premium meats, hosting 2 events

"It's all prime cuts," Bill Dimitroulas said. "The size we offer is way greater than any other restaurant in the area."

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/11/06/a-taste-of-chicago-right-in-joliet/d2v7og0/

A simple way to feed the hungry
Joliet business owner to receive prestigious award for micro pantry movement

"So many were too embarrassed or prideful to ask for help, or did not want the hassle completing paperwork," Jeff Eberhard said in the health department news release. "The micro pantries allow them to just stop by and take what they need for their families and children.”

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/11/06/a-simple-way-to-feed-the-hungry/dc147b9/

Making military history come alive
Traveling exhibit to be part of Veterans Day event in downtown Joliet

Robert Dymek has histories of battles and the items on display on the poster boards. Sometimes, he even has information about the people whose uniforms and memorabilia he is displaying and is able to share their stories.

He’s heard grandparents pointing out uniforms to their grandchildren and saying, “This is what I wore.”

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/11/05/making-military-history-come-alive/djxbacw/

A 'legacy' for student musicians in Joliet
Alumnus will direct Joliet Central High School symphonic band in unique composition

“It’s such a rare thing for any school to be able to have a composer that’s an alumni to come and write a piece for their band," Jermaine Stegall said. "I hope people like the piece.”

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/11/05/a-legacy-for-student-musicians-in-joliet/dlg8p1/

LocalLit Preview about story of Lockport veteran this Sunday

You won't want to miss it.

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/11/08/locallit-preivew-about-story-of-lockport-veteran-this-sunday/ay8jncw/

Illustration by Matt Coundiff for "Visage."

Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Community News: June 29 and July 2, 2019

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

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

Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Community News: May 29, 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.

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