Good News, Illinois: Boy Made Honorary Officer, Women Turn 100

Chicago IL

29 October, 2021

12:46 PM

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ACROSS ILLINOIS — The days are getting shorter and the weather's getting colder, so we could all use a healthy dose of good news to warm us up. 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 parade that lit up a little boy's day to a woman who rallied to feed front-line workers who are fighting coronavirus, we hope these Good News, Illinois, stories brighten your day! Strike Up The Band: LW Marching Band Wins 4th State Championship The Lincoln-Way Marching Band was also named Grand Champions. They'll appear this year at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Emergency Lights On: Police Brighten Boy's Night With Parade Plainfield Patrol Officer Dean Klier said he's "still dumbstruck" how many people came to an Oct. 20 parade for a boy, 7, with brain cancer. 'I Needed To Do Something': Woman Boosts Morale For ICU Staff Patti Rowles raised funds and bought meals for Advocate Condell hospital staff burnt out amid a fourth surge of the coronavirus. Two Smith Crossing Residents Turn 100 On Same Day Gloria Chyrchel and Lorraine Kane were also married during the same month and year, April 1942. 3 Illinois Cities Among Best Places To Retire In 2021: U.S. News U.S. News ranked 150 cities based on factors such as health care, affordability and happiness. See how these Illinois cities ranked. Want to celebrate someone or something that made you smile? Have a Good News, Illinois, story of your own you'd like us to feature? Email [email protected].