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Shelter Hero, Lotto Surprise, More: Good News, Illinois
Read about a massive rescue at an animal shelter, a million-dollar win that someone thought was a mistake and other good news stories!
ILLINOIS — The silver lining, the bright side and sunny skies can be closer than you think if you've got your eyes on the lookout for what's uplifting! This week, we revisit a story about a heroic rescue at a local shelter, a surprise lotto win that left a resident gobsmacked and other good news articles from across Illinois.
Coding Club Founder Looks To Empower Young Girls In Northbrook
Kristelle Widjaja, a rising senior at Glenbrook North, started SheCanCode at Maple Middle School.
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Wheeling Shelter Says Sanitation Worker Saved 101 Animals During Flood
Heartland Animal Shelter is hosting a "thank-you" party for Antun Maticic following last week's flood.
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Billionaire Ken Griffin Gives $10 Million To Northwestern Medicine
The recently renamed Kenneth C. Griffin Esophageal Center aims to transform treatment with cutting-edge research.
Franklin Park Woman Wins $1M In Lottery
Thinking it was a mistake, the woman double-checked the ticket with her daughter.
Inwood Ice Arena: Massive Renovation Project Underway
Joliet's Inwood Ice Arena has been open since 1993. This marks the first major renovation to the building since it opened.
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