Bald And Beautiful; City Gets More Soul: Good News, Illinois

ILLINOIS — This week, we celebrate the good news stories that helped part the metaphorical clouds and brighten our spirits. These uplifting moments include a story about a mother and daughter who took a little off the top to give a lot for cancer research, a restaurant that's bringing more soul to a local town, and other stories of smiles and sunshine throughout Illinois Patch.

Bald And Beautiful: OL Mom And Daughter Chrome Domes For St Baldrick's

Popular McAuley math teacher, Jamie Guardi, "loses" bet when her daughter, St. Catherine 8th-grader Kate raises $10,000 for St. Baldrick's.

1st Soul Food Restaurant Opens In Aurora Since 2018: City

JJ-N-MeMe's celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the end of March.

'Breathtaking' Murals Transform Facade Of Northbrook Office Building

The three-story murals on the nearly 70,000-square-foot office building were commissioned by XRoads Advisors.

Belmont Little League Baseball Saved By Joliet Slammers: Here's How

Jesse Barfield, a beloved former Major League Baseball player and part of Joliet's legacy, got his start playing at Belmont Little League..

Rockford 'Millionaire' Comes Forward For Prize: IL Lottery

This is the third Illinois Lottery player this year to win $1 million or more with Lotto.

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 lisa.farver@patch.com