History-Making Sergeant, More Northern Lights: Good News, Illinois

ILLINOIS — It's time for our weekly roundup of our favorite good news stories from Illinois Patch editors. This week, we learn about a local race that's helping cancer survivors, a history-making police sergeant and more chances to see the aurora borealis.

$57 Million From Pentagon Funds New Forrestal School In North Chicago School District 187

Ground was broken Friday on a new public school at Naval Station Great Lakes, which is expected to be finished by the 2026-27 school year.

Christmas Without Cancer 5K Honors Local Cancer Survivors District 187

The Christmas Without Cancer 5K Run/Walk honors Oak Lawn, Evergreen Park and the 19th Ward cancer survivors Sept. 21 at Klein/Circle Park.

IL May See Northern Lights More Often During ‘Solar Maximum’

Solar maximum is the period of peak solar activity during the sun's 11-year solar cycle.

1st Female Sergeant In Elmhurst Police History

She is certified as a lead homicide and sex assault investigator.

Police Dog Credited With Tracking Down Man Who Assaulted Woman

Lake County Sheriff's Office K9 Odin helped place find the 41-year-old man Sunday morning, according to authorities.

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