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Epic St. Pat's Parade; Medical Strides Made: Good News Illinois
This week, we celebrate upgrades in radiation therapy and one town whose St. Paddy's parade brought out 30,000 people.
ACROSS ILLINOIS — The days are getting longer, which means there's more sunshine to soak in. As spring approaches, these Good News, Illinois stories celebrate the collective cheer of close to 30,000 people during a St. Patrick's Day Parade, a new radiation therapy at Northwestern Medicine and other rays of storyshine!
Tattoo-less Radiation Treatment Adopted By Northwestern Medicine
Surface Guided Radiation Therapy ensures patients only receive radiation in the right spot — without the need for a permanent mark.
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'Largest Ever' Tinley Irish Parade A Huge Hit, Draws Nearly 30,000
Thousands flocked to Oak Park Avenue Sunday, March 3 for Tinley Park's Irish Parade.
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Park Lawn Queen Of Hearts Booty Rolls Over To $309,515 And Counting
Park Lawn Queen of Hearts raffle continues to get interesting. Tickets are now on sale for the March 13 drawing.
Award-Winning Irish Dance School Labor Of Love For Husband-Wife Team
Bailey Murray Academy of Irish Dance has brought one couple's love of Irish dancing to dancers around the globe, most recently in Lemont.
10 IL School Districts Among 250 'Most Envied' In US, New Survey Finds
The "Most Envied School Districts in the U.S." list is based on a survey of 3,000 parents.
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