Teacher Empowers Teens, Tip Surprises Server: Good News, Illinois

Chicago IL

30 December, 2021

10:23 PM

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ACROSS ILLINOIS — The holidays have already zipped by and 2022 is upon us, so we could all use a healthy dose of good news to start out the new year. 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 teacher who is empowering teens, to a hefty tip that made a server's holiday season, we hope these Good News, Illinois, stories brighten your day! Teacher's Passion Project Aims To Employ Teens With Disabilities A special ed teacher at Timber Ridge Middle School plans to open a coffee truck, an idea inspired by her uncle, who had Down syndrome. " href="https://patch.com/illinois/chicago/2021-heartwarming-quirky-animal-stories-illinois">2021 Heartwarming, Quirky Animal Stories From Illinois Ten animal tales from 2021 that will make you laugh and cry from across Illinois Patch. " href="https://patch.com/illinois/chicagoheights/juice-wrld-listening-party-attempts-connect-educate-teens">Juice WRLD Listening Party Attempts To Connect, Educate Teens The New Chicago Heights Community Committee is hosting the event on Jan. 7 in an attempt to talk to teenagers about substance abuse. Great Attitude Pays Off For St. Charles Server With $500 Tip Natalie Pacheco has only worked at the Spotted Fox for a few months but received the generous holiday bonus from a generous customer. Holiday Pet Pics 2021: IL Readers Showcase Festive Furry Friends Our annual roundup of pets reluctantly clad in festive sweaters, light-up garland and reindeer antlers keeps the holiday magic alive. 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].