'Happy Little' Exhibit, Get Well Cards For K-9: Good News, Illinois

ILLINOIS — There may just be a silver lining to counteract every bit of negative news out there. We test that theory this week, with a happy little story about a museum's new Bob Ross exhibit, an article about students creating get-well cards for a beloved K-9 and other joyful good news articles from throughout Illinois.

Northbrook Students Create Get-Well Cards For Therapy K9 With Tumor

Chloe, therapy K9 for the Northbrook Police Department, is receiving treatment for a malignant mast cell tumor.

Gross Point Road Gets New Bike Lanes As Part Of $8 Million In Upgrades

Federal and state grants funded more than 97 percent of the project's cost, with IDOT now set to transfer ownership of the road to village.

'Happy As Hell': Burr Ridge Retired Top Cop Honored

John Madden speaks well of his successor, saying he is glad to leave the keys with him.

$1.7 Million Winning Fast Play Lotto Ticket Sold At Alsip Speedway

The Alsip gas station made history after selling the largest winning Fast Play ticket ever sold in a store.

New Bob Ross Exhibition Opening At Dunn Museum

A special exhibition, "Art for Everyone: Bob Ross," is opening August 31 at the Bess Bower Dunn Museum in Libertyville.

Want to celebrate someone or something that made you smile? Have a Good News, Illinois, story of your own you'd like us to feature? Email lisa.farver@patch.