Softball Team Makes History, Grad's App Earns Accolades: Good News, Illinois

ILLINOIS — There are plenty of Illinois success stories to celebrate in this week's good news roundup. We'll see how a Little League softball team is making history, learn what local breweries earned national nods, and find out how to win a Corvette while giving to a good cause.

Evergreen Park 14U All-Stars Headed To Little League Softball World Series In Washington

Help the Evergreen Park 14U All Stars get to the Little League Softball World Series in Kirkland, WA, July 27 to Aug. 2

Plainfield North Graduates Take Food Expiration App To National Stage

Team Expiri, comprised of three 2025 grads, built an app that alerts users when food will expire and offers solutions to reduce waste.

These IL Breweries Earned Medals At 2025 U.S. Open Beer Championship

Illinois breweries took home 20 medals at this year's U.S. Open Beer Championship, one of the largest brewing competitions in the country.

$2.4M Gift To Hinsdale, La Grange Hospital Foundations

The donation is an investment in the health of the community, a hospital executive said.

Corvette Raffle: Enter For Chance To Win Car, Cash While Supporting Lemont Catholic School

The grand prize is the Corvette and $10,000; second place is $7,500 and third is $2,500.

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