Rewarding Horizons; Student Spells Success: Good News, Illinois

ILLINOIS — Spring has sprung, and with it, there are even more reasons to smile and stay hopeful. This week, our Good News, Illinois, roundup revels in uplifting stories that spotlight a man who turned his life around by running, a student who's set to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee and a drag show that lets disabled residents dazzle onstage.

Beautiful Horizons: Running Helps DuPage County Man Stay Sober

Jonny Moore is set to race in the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle on March 23, an achievement he never imagined before he got sober.

Thousands Cheer South Side Irish Parade In Snow

Photo highlights of the 2025 South Side Irish Parade.

Ira Jones Middle Schooler Is Headed To National Spelling Bee

The seventh-grader beat 29 contestants at Lincoln-Way West High School to advance to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.

Evanston True Colors Drag Show Spotlights Performers With Disabilities

The True Colors Drag Show aims to demonstrate that drag can be for anyone, no matter their ability level.

'New Year, New Item': Palatine Pizza Restaurant Offering Detroit-Style

Tievoli Pizza Bar, which opened in 2023, has added the popular rectangular pan pizza to its menu.

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.