Dad Goes Extra Mile(s), Autumn Adventure Guide: Good News, Illinois

It's officially autumn. The days may be getting shorter, but our roundup of good news stories from across Illinois certainly isn't. This week, we meet a dad of six who's blazing a trail of inspiration for his kids and get the scoop on where to pick apples and wander in corn mazes. Find out how to get your Halloween decorations in the spotlight and more in this week's edition of Good News, Illinois.

Halloween 2025: Submit Your Haunt For Patch's Tour O' Scary Yards

Patch is compiling its 2025 guide to Chicagoland's Best Halloween Yard Displays. You know what to do: submit your yard haunt today.

Northbrook Middle School Team Among Select Few In U.S. Chosen For NASA Trip

Four students from Maple School in Northbrook experienced an exclusive visit to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in August.

Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes Near Chicago: Fall 2025 Guide

To help you cut through the corn this fall, Patch has compiled a list of pumpkin patches and corn mazes to visit in the Chicago area.

Taylor Swift's 'Official Release Party Of A Showgirl' Comes To Classic Cinemas

The events celebrate the "The Life of a Showgirl" release with a premiere of the "The Fate of Ophelia" video and behind-the-scenes footage.

Wilmette Father Of 6 Takes On The Chicago Marathon To Show Sons 'The Importance Of Giving Back'

With sons ages 17 months to 17 years, a Wilmette father continues to run to keep up with them as he grows older.

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