Centenarian Celebration, Micro Pantry's Big Impact: Good News Illinois

ACROSS ILLINOIS — The spring equinox finally arrived, and that is certainly one thing to celebrate. This assortment of good news stories, which features a 102-year-old's birthday, a community micro pantry and more, is just another brilliant bloom we hope will promise that more sunshine's coming soon.

Birthday Of 102-Year-Old Aurora Resident Celebrated With Proclamation

Mayor Richard Irvin surprised the Aurora resident on her birthday by proclaiming March 19 each year as Amy Scott Day.

2023 Winners Of Environmental Award Named By Evanston Public Library

The library launched the Blueberry Awards because no other library association award celebrated kids books that promote climate stewardship.

Keeping The Boating Community Safe: Northbrook Residents Recognized

Paul Bornstein and John Saran, Coast Guard Auxiliary civilian volunteers, were given medals for search and rescue cases on Lake Michigan.

'Micro Pantry At Township Government's Ozzie & Peggy Mitchell Center

Other micro pantries can be found at various locations throughout the Joliet area and beyond, including the Joliet Township Offices.

'Fragments Of Flossmoor' Published To Benefit Wall Of Honor Effort

The book is a collection of essays detailing the local history of Flossmoor.

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