Heart-Stitched Seams And Super Bowl Dreams: Good News, Illinois

ILLINOIS — It may be the case that a certain well-known whistlepig peeped his own shadow, but why should we let that rodent prognosticate a grim six weeks for us? In this week's good news roundup, we rail against the darkness with tales of hand-stitched quilts, business milestones and Super Bowl success stories. Take that, Punxsawtaney Phil!

Stitched With Love, CPD Quilt To Be Raffled Off At Pancake Breakfast

Mt. Greenwood resident Jean Ricker has donated a quilt hand-stitched from CPD T-Shirts to be raffled off Feb. 23 at 'Get Behind The Vest.'

'Continuity Of Care': Family-Owned Vet Business Turns 50 In Glenview

Glen Oak Dog & Cat Hospital, located on Waukegan Road, is run by the father-daughter team of Dr. Richard Rossman and Dr. Ashley Rossman.

Star Wars Day In Joliet Will Move To New Location In June

Fans who can't get enough Star Wars will want to stick around after the event, as the Joliet Slammers will host Star Wars Night.

Super Bowl Appearance 'Surreal' For Crystal Lake Native Trevor Keegan

Keegan grew up in Crystal Lake, where he formed lifelong friendships playing football. Now he's headed to the Super Bowl.

Inside Out Club's New Teen Program Manager Aims To Empower Students

Gina Curtis, who founded Arrow Acadey, brings years of experience in education and entrepreneurship as she hopes to expand teen services.

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