Hockey Team Goes On Power Play Vs. Cancer, Robot Kid: Good News, IL

ACROSS ILLINOIS — It can brighten any day to just take a moment to look at all the good news that's happening in our communities. This week's Good News, Illinois roundup features a local fourth grader whose robot-building skills have earned him a trip to Europe, a North Shore hockey team that is putting in some good work off the ice, and a soon-to-be 4-year-old cancer patient who is finally finding a reason to smile.

Northbrook Hockey Team Raises Nearly $2.5K For American Cancer Society

The Glenbrook North ice hockey team was recently out raising money for the school's Relay for Life program.

Double Clutch Brewing In Evanston Wins Brewery Of The Year Award

The Evanston brewery took the top small brewery prize, as well as two silver medals for his lagers at the 2022 Great American Beer Festival.

Geneva 4th Grader Headed To Germany For World Robot Olympiad Final

Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns declared Oct. 18, 2022, "Sawyer Rinn Day" in honor of the 10-year-old robotics champ's run in Germany.

Downers Grove Cancer Patient Makes Strides Approaching 4th Birthday

Cole Magnus attends preschool 5 days a week and despite still having challenges because of his leukemia, has special days of feeling normal.

Jane Addams Cross-Country Teams Finish Record-Breaking Season

For the first time, the district sent a boys and girls team to the IESA state championship meet.

Rainbow Cone, Steinhafels Furniture Coming To Orland Park

Rainbow Cone will be taking up space in the former Baker's Square, while Steinhafel's will take over 97,000 square feet in Orland Place.

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