Times Square Tyke, Lemonade Stand Success: Good News, Illinois

ILLINOIS — With the ongoing swirl of election news, it's nice to pause for a moment to appreciate some of the more simple, smiley stories we've seen unfold in Illinois this week. Our Good News, Illinois roundup celebrates a local four-year-old who will be featured in Times Square, a little girl who's using her lemonade stand's success to give back and other joyful articles.

4-Year-Old Arlington Heights Resident To Be Featured In Times Square

A photo of Bryson Berry was selected from nearly 3,000 entries in an annual contest from the National Down Syndrome Society.

North Shore Rowers Lead Team USA To Men’s Eight Bronze In Paris

Winnetka's Peter Chatain and Glenview's Nick Rusher help secure historic first U.S. medal in men's eight rowing since the 2008 Olympics.

Up To 100 Meteors An Hour Visible Over IL Skies: How To Watch

Under dark skies, it's possible to see between 50 and 100 meteors an hour, with a good possibility for fireballs.

Send Pooch Pics To Patch To Celebrate National Dog Day In Illinois

National Dog Day is Aug. 26. We're looking for the cutest, most adorable, melt-your-heart-with-a-glanciest dogs. Is yours one of them?

Orland Girl's Lemonade Stand Nets $6K For Charity That Rallied For Her

Isla Dorsey, now 5, held a lemonade stand to benefit the charity that lifted her spirits during her cancer battle.

Want to celebrate someone or something that made you smile? Have a Good News, Illinois, story of your own you'd like us to feature? Email lisa.farver@patch.co