Errant Parrot, Multi-Million Win, More: Good News, Illinois

Chicago IL

12 November, 2021

5:18 PM

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ACROSS ILLINOIS — The days are getting shorter and the weather's getting colder (Did it really snow already?!?), 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 parrot that flew the coop and got back home, to a multi-million dollar Lotto win, we hope these Good News, Illinois, stories brighten your day! Paying It Forward: Students Donate To Children In Foster Care Students at Mokena Elementary School collected board games and clothing to benefit foster children in Joliet-based CASA of River Valley. Lucky Bird: Police Reunite Parrot With Owner In Arlington Heights Officers located and safely retrieved the African gray parrot Wednesday morning from Rec Park. Highland Park Doctor Wins IAFP Distinguished Service Award "Receiving this award falls squarely in the category of 'amazing things you never thought would happen," said Dr. Deborah Clements. Winning $5.6 Million Lotto Ticket Sold At Batavia Shop Owners of KL Liquor & Pantry didn't find out until Tuesday morning, when a customer called, that a ticket sold at their shop won big Monday. Lemont Author Publishes Second Children's Book Officers located and safely retrieved the African gray parrot Wednesday morning from Rec Park. 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].