LocalLit book spotlight: 'Of Sojourners on the Narrow Road'
In Tuesday's LocalLit newsletter, I'll be reviewing "Of Sojourners on the Narrow Road" by Kathy Wagner.
Have a safe Fourth of July with these fireworks safety tips
The Plainfield Fire Protection District offers these tips for using legal fireworks and reducing the risk of injury.
LocalLit book review: 'Cherry Mine Disaster of 1909'
"The Illustrated History of the Cherry Mine Disaster of 1909" by Jim Ridings was one of the most painful books I've read in a long time.
Apply now for Landscape Scale Restoration Grants across Northeast and Midwest
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service Eastern Region is requesting applications for the FY 2021 Landscape Scale Restoration (L…
Baran-Unland: Tips for a great summer staycation during COVID-19
They always say, "Be careful what you wish for."I'm not sure who "they" are, but they are right.In t…
Take a 'Key West' staycation this July at retail garden center in Crest Hill
The Fields on Caton Farm in Crest Hill really just want customers to have fun.That's why, for the mo…
LocalLit book spotlight: 'Cherry Mine Disaster of 1909' by Jim Ridings
We love history at our house, so I was very happy when a review copy of "The Cherry Mine Disaster of 1909" arrived at The Herald-News office…
LocalLit book review: Why God Has Gray Hair'
Sophia Zufa's blog "A Never Ending Path" is the first blog I ever followed, a decade ago this month.
Stay safe this summer: socially distance yourself from these plants
As Illinoisans venture outside for summer fun, the Illinois Poison Center (IPC) wants to remind everyone that some of the season’s most attr…
Celebrate National Pollinator Week with Midewin at home or on the trails
Celebrate National Pollinator Week (June 22-28, 2020); look for pollinators, grasses, forbs and more along the 30 miles of trails at the USD…
Timbers of Shorewood takes a step to normalcy with concert
The Timbers of Shorewood took its first steps toward normalcy since the coronavirus began.…
