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Baby Bison, Teeming Tulips: Good News, Illinois

Spring keeps springing with adorable baby bison and big bright tulips. These and more are part of this week's good news roundup.

Two baby bison were born at Fermilab in Batavia
Two baby bison were born at Fermilab in Batavia (Fermilab)

ILLINOIS — Bouncing baby bison, fields of colorful tulips and other heart-lifting stories make this week's Good News, Illinois roundup the perfect way to celebrate the end of April.

Aspiring Eagle Scout On Quest To Collect Items For Military Care Boxes

Will Martin, of Troop 668 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Worth, seeks items for Mrs. Jacky's Soldiers' care boxes for military overseas.

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2 Bison Calves Born At Fermilab

Two bison calves were born Monday at Fermilab, joining the herd of cows, bulls and three yearlings born last year.

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Tio's Donuts Generates Huge Crowd For Joliet Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

This week marked the opening of the new Tio's Donuts in Joliet. It's located at 125 Collins Street in the same strip mall as Subway.

Richardson Farm Tulip Festival Will Open This Weekend

The gift shop will open at 9:30 a.m. and the fields at 10 a.m. on Saturday.

'Like A Miracle': Homer Glen Couple Grateful To Paramedics After Near-Fatal Heart Attack

Last month, Lenny visited the Homer Township Fire Protection District to thank the paramedics who saved his life.

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