Water Rescue, Black Healthcare Heroes, More: Good News, Illinois

ILLINOIS — And just like that...it's summer: time for pool parties, cookouts, music fests and appreciating the long days and balmy nights. It's no wonder, then, that we're seeing more and more stories of appreciation, joy and community on Illinois Patch. This week's selection of Good News, Illinois, stories will have you grinning at tales of a hospital paying homage to its historic Black healthcare workers, an event that helps foster inclusivity and a life-saving water rescue.

Flipping, Insane Park Lawn Queen of Hearts Jackpot Tops $798K

The suspense keeps building in Park Lawn's progressive raffle, where the jackpot is over $798, 000 Tickets on sale now for the July 3 pull.

Joliet Man Creates Jerk Sauces For Pizza, Cheesecake, Ice Cream, More

"I love to see the smile on peoples' faces when they eat my food," Grimes said. "We want people to know the versatility of the sauce."

Wauconda Teen Among 2 Saved From Lake Michigan

The 16-year-old girl was out on a paddle board with a 16-year-old Lake Forest girl Wednesday, found one mile from shore.

Echoes of Evanston Podcast Explores History Of Black Healthcare Heroes At Local Hospital

Northlight Theatre and Shorefront Legacy Center partnered with the Evanston Rules podcast to delve into the history of Community Hospital.

D124 Special Olympics Event Bridges Inclusivity Gap

Over 50 Dist. 124 students ages 6-12 competed in the first Young Athletes Level II event to be held in South Cook County.

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.c