LocalLit spotlight: Joliet author based ‘Aprons of Stone’ on a true story
In a 2016 Herald-News story, Irma Kump (now deceased) gave this advice for writers: You’ve got to grab the reader.
Lincoln-Way Foundation to host dinner gala and auctions
The Lincoln-Way Foundation this year's Dinner Gala & Auctions at 6 p.m. Feb. 8 at the Odyssey Country Club, Tinley Park.
Romeoville marching band does well at invitational
The Romeoville High School Marching Spartans did well at the Providence High School invitational.The…
Bolingbrook High School names literacy administrator
The Valley View School District 365U Board of Education approved the selection of Tom Demos to the position of Bolingbrook High School core …
Joliet West 1969 graduates get together
Joliet West 1969 graduates held its 50th class reunion Sept. 20 through Sept. 22.The weekend kicked …
Lincoln-Way students to perform at ILMEA all-state concert
Thirteen Lincoln-Way students have been selected to perform at the Illinois Music Education Association’s (ILMEA) all-state concert on Feb. …
Joliet Central High School speech team places 3rd at competition
The Joliet Central speech team took third place overall in its first invitational on Dec. 7 at Morris Community High School.
Using stories and songs, Mokena resident works to improve early childhood education
Mokena resident and Ball State University junior Grace Pieczynski helped Muncie children prepare for kindergarten by creating tailor-made ar…
Joliet man’s heron picture takes top spot in Forest Preserve photo contest
A great blue heron fluttering feet first into the water at Colvin Grove Preserve in Joliet landed in first place in the November portion of …
Lincoln-Way East students performed at 2020 Illinois High School Theatre Festival
Two Lincoln-Way East students performed in the 2020 Illinois High School Theatre Festival’s production of Elton John and Tim Rice's "Aida" J…
