Herald Angels campaign raises another record amount for United Way of Will County
This year, campaign also received two $5,000 donations
By Denise M. Baran-Unland
The Herald-News in Joliet‘s annual holiday Herald Angels campaign broke previous donation records – again.

Sarah Oprzedek, president chief executive officer of United Way of Will County (left) and Ken Guldenbecker, development director at United Way of Will County (right), display a check for $20,017 from The Herald-News in Joliet’s annual Herald Angels campaign. The 2024 campaign was another record-breaking amount and was the first time donations from the community exceeded $20,000. (Photo provided by United Way of Will County)
Since 1997, the Herald Angels campaign has made local residents’ lives a little better during the holiday season. Every dollar donated to Herald Angels supports the initiatives of United Way of Will County community partners.
The total donations for the 2024 holiday season were $20,017, the first time donations have exceeded $20,000, according to Steve Vanisko, publisher of The Herald-News.
“The Herald-News is proud to assist the United Way of Will County with this annual campaign, and we are tremendously pleased to see the donations grow on an annual basis,” Vanisko said. “Our subscribers continue to be very supportive of this initiative, and for that, we are most appreciative.”