Good News, Illinois: Beaches Reopen, Seniors Help Students Soar

Chicago IL

28 May, 2021

2:16 PM

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ACROSS ILLINOIS — Need a break from all the bad news out there? We at Patch created this roundup of the week's best "good news" articles to celebrate the stories that make us smile. From students who flew kites made by memory care residents, to a musician who's excited to take the stage again, we hope these Good News, Illinois, stories bring a smile to your face. Students And Memory Care Residents Spread Their Wings With Kites Southwest Chicago Christian Students spread their wings and fly kites for their old friends at Grace Point Place Memory Care. Officials Celebrate Closing Mass Vaccine Site In Tinley Park The Tinley Park Convention Center site had administered nearly 136,000 vaccines since Jan. 26. The vaccine site closed on Thursday. Newbie Musician Gets Back On Stage As Pandemic Fears Fade Gabe Hirst, who is still new to the suburban music scene, released his first single and EP in 2020. Pride Month Means Dancing, Decorating And Fun In Aurora Downtown Aurora businesses, including the Paramount Performing Arts Center, will host events to celebrate Pride Month in June. Lakefront Reopens, Lightfoot Says 'Welcome Back, Beaches' Almost all of the city's Lake Michigan beaches will be open with concessions, retail space and dining. Do you have a Good News, Illinois, story of your own you'd like us to feature? Email [email protected].