Kids 'Mean Business,' Ice Cream Shop Sweetens: Good News, Illinois

ILLINOIS — The clocks have "sprung ahead," which means we're getting an extra hour of daylight and hopefully sunshine. This Good News, Illinois article offers its own assortment of radiance, with stories about bright young entrepreneurs, fresh ice cream flavors, student actors in the spotlight and more.

Flashbacks And New Experiences Found At Long, Live Vinyl Records

Retiring teacher Mike Keysboe returns to his vinyl roots at his new buy, sell, trade record shop, Long Live Vinyl Records in Palos Park.

Northbrook Park District: Tickets On Sale For ‘Diary Of A Wimpy Kid'

Northbrook Theatre Youth Company will be performing the show.

Walt's: 4 New Ice Cream Flavors Added, Joliet's Tradition Since 1926

The Original Walt's Ice Cream opened March 1. The Dillon family operates Walt's at 1314 W. Jefferson St. They are now open for 2025.

Share Pics Of Your IL Pups For National Puppy Day 2025

National Puppy Day is March 23 and Patch is asking Illinois readers to share pics of their pups for a roundup. P.S.: Every dog is a puppy.

South Suburban Kids Mean Business At Youth Entrepreneur Fair

Eighty students ages 6 to 14 showed off their brands, won some prizes and made money at the children's business fair at Moraine Valley.

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