Hall Of Fame House Call, Book Van Moves Forward: Good News, Illinois

ILLINOIS — The happy news just keeps on coming! This week, we wrote about how Steve McMichael is getting a personal visit from the Pro Football Hall of Fame President to celebrate his HOF induction and how a library's idea of a literacy outreach van is moving forward. Check out these and other uplifting stories in this week's good news roundup.

'Cinematic Ending' Bears Legend McMichael Honored As Hall Of Fame President Headed To Homer Glen

McMichael, who is unable to travel due to his health, will receive his gold jacket and bust from the Hall of Fame president Saturday.

The Clifton Brings Wood-Fired Pizza Back To Downtown Plainfield

The Clifton, described as a "modern American wood-fired kitchen," took over the space formerly occupied by Giambotta Pizza.

Deerfield's Juda Wins Bronze Medal In Men's Gymnastics At Olympics

The Stevenson High School graduate was part of the team that on Monday won the first medal in men's gymnastics for Team U.S.A. since 2008.

Joliet Public Library's New $269,000 Outreach Van Is Grant Funded

The van was funded through a $269,000 grant from Will County, using federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocations.

Elmhurst Baker Now Has Spot For Business

She plans to run her bakery from an Elmhurst restaurant.

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