Good News, Illinois: Overcoming Odds, Retro Music Fest, More

Chicago IL

05 September, 2021

12:56 AM

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ACROSS ILLINOIS — Need a break from all the bad news out there? We at Illinois Patch created this roundup of the week's best "good news" articles to celebrate the stories that make us smile. From a blind man who's showing off amazing photos, to a star-studded music fest that's set to be a blast from the past, we hope these Good News, Illinois, stories brighten your day! Blind Man, 70, Enters His First Photo Contest In Homewood "I've done more since I lost my sight than I did when I had it," Rick Olsen said. Cook County Veterans And Military Can Get A Free White Sox Ticket Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough is teaming up with the White Sox to offer active military and veterans a free ticket to a September game. Losing Leg In Crash Won't Stop Joliet Business Owner Mike Ross Ross was driving along Route 6 when Joliet mother Sara Altiery lost control of her car, hitting Ross' pick-up truck head-on. See Vanilla Ice, Color Me Badd At Naperville Music Festival The two-day festival's nostalgic lineup also features Smash Mouth and the Village People. Lambs Farm Celebrates 60 Years This Month There will be live music, a food and beer tent, family-friendly activities and more during a 60th anniversary celebration. Want to celebrate someone who made you smile? Have a Good News, Illinois, story of your own you'd like us to feature? Email [email protected].