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Diving Right In, Sisters Blaze Trails: Good News, Illinois
Frigid temps won't stop one man from diving in soul-first, and sisters get nods for their accomplishments in this week's good news roundup.
ACROSS ILLINOIS — Sometimes, we've got to make our own good news in the face of what might seem unpleasant. For one local man, that means jumping into Lake Michigan even when temperatures drop below zero. Live vicariously with this story and other pickmeup pieces in this week's roundup of our favorite good news stories from throughout Illinois.
Chicago's Great Lake Jumper Lives For Daily 'Glorious Moment'
Dan O'Conor has not allowed sub-zero temperatures to keep him from plunging into Lake Michigan and other water for 1,200 days since 2020.
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Most Popular Rabbi On YouTube To Speak In Wilmette
Rabbi Manis Friedman has amassed more than 442,000 subscribers on the online video platform.
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Rebranded Glen House Food Pantry Aims To Expand Reach In DuPage Co.
The former Glen Ellyn Food Pantry was recently rebranded to reflect its inviting spirit after establishing a new home in an old parsonage.
Gainer Sisters Honored As 'McAuley Trailblazers' At Celebration Gala
Sr. Marion Johnson, RSM, will also be installed as a Life Trustee at McAuley's Celebration Gala Feb. 1 at the University Club of Chicago.
La Grange Geography Whiz Headed To International Bee
Her family is seeking money for the trip through a fundraising website.
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