Brewery's Big Win, Growing With Intention : Good News, Illinois

ILLINOIS — This week, we were delighted to celebrate several stories of big wins throughout Illinois, including a pair of $1 million lotto tickets sold at a local gas station, two pizzerias that landed on a national "best of" roundup and more. Check out these Good News, Illinois, articles, and keep on looking for the bright side every chance you get!

West Rogers Park Gas Station Sells $1 Million Winning Lotto Tickets

"I can't believe we've had two big winners in the past week," said the owner of the Arco at Peterson and California.

Werk Force Brewing Wins 3 Awards At U.S. Beer Open Championships

The Plainfield brewery won for two of its barrel-aged beers and a shandy.

Country Star To Join Rock, Blues and Jazz Artists In Joliet Ceremony

Additional inductees to the Class of '24 and are scheduled to appear include Richard Marx and Marshall Thompson & The Original Chi-Lites.

2 Illinois Pizzerias Get Slice Of Fame On NYT National Roundup

Two Illinois pizzerias were named among the best pizzerias in the U.S. by The New York Times.

Homegrown Educator Returns To Support Local Food Growers

Alexis Barnes, a Bartlett native, will serve the tri-county area in her new role with the University of Illinois Extension.

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