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Will Co. parks offer good butterfly watching

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

This is a good year for butterflies. "Some years have really been outstanding," said Eric Ulaszek, horticulturist for Midewin Tallgrass Prairie. "Right now, it's hard to miss butterflies if you are in the right area."

Pet Calendar

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

Bake sale and raffle to benefit homeless animals: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 30-31, sponsored by PetCo in Shorewood.

Breakfast gets kids off to good start at school

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

If little Johnnie doesn't like oatmeal, that doesn't mean he can't have a healthy, nutritious breakfast. In fact, healthy options abound, even for the pickiest of eaters. What is most important is that children eat breakfast.

Homer Glen church lets landscaping go natural

By Denise M. Baran-Unland Special to the Herald News — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

Six year's ago, Annunciation of the Mother of God Byzantine Catholic Parish eliminated much of the manicured landscaping to restore the native grasses and flowers that once flourished on its 10 acres.The church will celebrate the fruits of its labors with its first Prairie Fest.

Helping animals cope with power outages

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

Losing power is annoying. For most of us, though, it is not life-threatening. As hot as it might get inside a house without power during the summer, we have the choice to leave and join the air-conditioned world at a restaurant or a store or the library. This is not true if you are a fish, or a turtle, or a plant.

Pet Calendar

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

Open house: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 16 at Big Run Wolf Ranch, 14857 Farrell Road, Lockport. See Charlie the cougar, Kuma the black bear, 11 wolves, a lynx, skunk, groundhog, llama, horses, peacock, and many other wild and domestic animals.

Dealing with costs associated with preemies

By Jeanne Millsap special to the herald news — Wed, 6 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

Having a premature baby can be devastating emotionally and physically, as the parents adjust to the special needs of an early-born infant and the recovery of the mother. But financial considerations can sometimes overshadow everything.

Health Calendar

Wed, 6 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

Aug. 10

Diocese celebrates wedded bliss

By Denise M. Baran-Unland Special to the Herald News — Sun, 3 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

About 125 of the 200 couples participating in the Diocese of Joliet's annual wedding anniversary Mass on Aug. 10 will celebrate 50 or more years of marriage, said Dr. Jim Healy, director of the diocese's Center for Family Ministry.

Reunions

Sun, 3 Aug 2008 04:00 CST

The Lockport Township High School Class of 1983 reunion will take place during homecoming weekend. Planned activities include: