Denise M. Baran-Unland, Shaw Local

Denise M. Baran-Unland

Shaw Local

Joliet, IL, United States

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Past articles by Denise:

Reception planned Sunday for Joliet West basketball player Jeremy Fears Jr.

Jeremy Fears Jr. will play March 28 at the Toyota Center in Texas as part of the 2023 McDonald’s All American Games. → Read More

Joliet Schools District 86 teacher named Golden Apple finalist

Golden Apple has recognized 10 outstanding teachers annually for this award since 1986 → Read More

Will County schools closings for Friday due to predicted winter storm

Some Will County schools had previously scheduled teacher institute days for Friday. → Read More

Joliet woman killed in car crash Wednesday morning

A motor vehicle struck Jenna Cawthon, 30, while she was attending to her disabled vehicle. → Read More

United Way of Will County urges local agencies and nonprofits to apply for Emergency Food & Shelter Program Funds

These funds will help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas in Will County, → Read More

Get 15 free seed packets from the Will County extension office on Saturday.

Will County's SeedFest will include informational booths and free popcorn. → Read More

Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie in Wilmington seeking applicants for 2023 Youth Conservation Corps

Students will help with land restoration projects, earn minimum wage and participate in educational field trips. → Read More

Wanted: Will County fish fries

The Herald-News plans to publish a roundup of Will County churches and organization hosting fish fries this Lent. → Read More

2 people injured in 3-vehicle crash in Joliet late Saturday afternoon

No one had life-threatening injuries in the crash on Joliet's West side. → Read More

Herald-News seeking ‘Women of the Year’ submissions

We invite organizations to submit a brief biography of their honorees along with a photo. → Read More

No one injured at Joliet house fire early Thursday morning

The Joliet Fire Department went to 612 Oneida St. in Joliet after receiving reports of a structure fire. → Read More

Blaze at Joliet’s Patrick Haley Mansion is under control

Joliet Police Department blocked off Center and Marion streets. → Read More

Northern Illinois breakfast restaurants, grocers reeling from increase in egg prices

Northern Illinois restaurants also reeling from increase in egg prices. → Read More

Neurosurgery program at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox to expand in 2023

Silver Cross said it performs 100 brain surgeries a year and that number is expected to increase. → Read More

Hospitals in Will, Grundy counties announce their 1st babies of 2023

Four local hospitals announce details about the first babies born in 2023. → Read More

Baran-Unland: Enjoy a trip to Joliet’s Christmas past with our gallery of vintage photos

Enjoy a gallery of 23 photos of Joliet’s Christmas past. → Read More

Photos: Vintage photos of Joliet Christmas past.

Enjoy a glimpse of Joliet during the holidays during years past. → Read More

Board of education at D.istrict 86 in Joliet approves teacher contract

Teachers at District 86 in Joliet will see a total wage increase of 15% over three years, → Read More

Rusty Nutz Car Club makes yet another donation, this time to Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox

The Joliet-based Rusty Nutz Car Club is a group of car enthusiasts who band together to help the community. → Read More

Proposed $99.5 million bond referendum won’t increase District 86 tax rate. Here’s why.

District 86 plans to add information to its website about the proposed referendum by early next week. → Read More