Big Milestones For Route 66, Girls' Flag Football: Good News, Illinois

ACROSS ILLINOIS — Spring is right around the corner (we swear!), so we're giving some love to local stories that remind us to look on the bright side. This week's Good News, Illinois roundup spotlights plans for the first girls' flag football championship in Illinois, some promising news for Route 66 tourism and other stories about milestones that are so uplifting we're trying really hard not to call them (s)milestones!

Making Dad Proud: Glenbrook North Gymnast Qualifies For State

Senior Isabel Gott will compete in the vault and uneven parallel bars this weekend at Palatine High School.

$1.2M For Route 66 Tourism In Joliet Area, Details Revealed

"I'm extremely happy that Heritage Corridor Destinations has been awarded at least $1 million for each of the past 3 years," Navarro said.

'Wildly Popular' Maple Syrup Hikes Returning Soon In Lake County

The springtime tradition kicks off on Saturday, March 2.

Ronald McDonald House Named Grand Marshal Of South Side Irish Parade

Ronald McDonald House Children's Charities tapped as Grand Marshal and Smith Village named honoree of the 2024 South Side Irish Parade.

1st Illinois Girls Flag Football State Championship Planned For Fall

More than 100 schools are committed to taking part in the first ever IHSA Girls Flag Football State Series.

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