Cheeseball Caper, Compassionate Career: Good News, Illinois

ILLINOIS — What do a cheeseball jug, a lottery ticket and dozens of prom dresses have in common? They're all part of the good news stories we are celebrating throughout Illinois this week. Check out this week's Good News, Illinois roundup for an extra dose of smiles this weekend.

Northfield Township Food Pantry Reaches $1.5M Goal For New Space

The Glenview-based organization launched the "Growing for Good" campaign in 2023, aimed at building out a new, more accessible pantry.

Prom Dress Giveaway In Batavia: See What's Planned For 2025

Chip In Batavia will gather dress and accessory donations for a month before locals can pick from the collection at the annual giveaway.

St. Casimir Cemetery Deer Freed From Cheeseball Jug Stuck On Head

It takes a village, some cowboys and a couple of drones to save a baby deer with a cheeseball jug stuck on his head for five days.

$500K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Wine, Cheese Store

The ticket was sold at the International House of Wine and Cheese on Route 12 in Richmond.

Corporal Retires After 20 Years At DuPage Sheriff's Office

"When my heart's calling me to go there, it's not work. It's something that I'm giving back," Corporal Terri Albright told Patch.

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