Football Holiday, Ga-Ga For Griswold: Good News, Illinois

ILLINOIS — 'Tis always the season to celebrate good news, here at Illinois Patch. This week, we revel in Lovell's new honor, admire a glowing tribute to Clark Griswold and enjoy other stories of teamwork, hope and happiness from throughout the state.

Lake Forest Space Pioneer Jim Lovell Honored By Illinois Senate With Statewide Recognition

Dec. 21 is James A. Lovell Day in honor of NASA's oldest living astronaut, the Apollo 13 commander who said, "Houston, we've had a problem."

Football Team State Champs Get Own Holiday In Aurora

Two NFL Super Bowl champions also surprised the team of 11-year-old winners with videos of congratulations.

Marist Alumnus And Chicago Attorney Donates $1M To Marist High School

Prominent Chicago attorney Robert Clifford, a 1969 graduate of Marist High School is recognized as a distinguished alumnus at alumni event.

Treadfit Lemont Raises Thousands For 4-Year-Old Girl Fighting Cancer

More than 100 Lemont residents, friends and supporters of the Rapacki family participated in six sessions throughout the day on Nov. 23.

Local Man Shares Love For Christmas, Clark Griswold With Chicago Area

Ted Ray is at it again, with holiday lights covering most of his McHenry home and his Griswold-inspired station wagon drawing crowds.

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