Local Heroes Honored, School Teams Win Big : Good News, Illinois

ILLINOIS — Skies may be gray and cloudy, but here at Illinois Patch, we're always on the lookout for the proverbial silver lining. This week, we basked in the radiance of good news stories that featured a local boy whose word skills are wowing the world, a $10 million win on a scratch-off ticket other articles that will help make your day a little brighter.

Oak Lawn Senior Leading The World In Vocabulary Bowl

"I'm shocked at being first in the world," Oak Lawn Community High School senior Nathan Radloff said.

$10M Scratch-Off Ticket Sold At Jewel-Osco: Illinois Lottery

The latest winner is the 48th player to get at least $1 million on a scratch-off ticket this year, the lottery said.

Domino's Pizza Workers Honored For Saving Boy From Burning Trailer

"Certainly without Nasser and Sara's willingness to get involved ... this event could have had an even more tragic outcome," OLFD chief said.

EAHS Girls Varsity Cross Country Team Wins Conference Championship

It's the second consecutive year the team clinched the Cross Country Conference Championship title.

Tinley Park Bulldogs Notch Big Season, Head To Super Bowl

The Lightweight and Super Lightweight teams will play at Busey Bank Field in Joliet on Nov. 17.

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