Articles filed under Good News
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Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale honors late president with its first Harmony AwardJun 30, 2025 10:06 pm - The Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale, a 60-voice choir, celebrated its 40th anniversary and introduced the Harmony Award to recognize outstanding volunteerism in bringing harmony to the community.
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‘Bartlett’s Superman’: 10 weeks after near-fatal cardiac event, sergeant is back on the jobJun 27, 2025 4:30 am - Just 10 weeks after suffering an onslaught of medical emergencies, including an aortic dissection, two strokes and two pulmonary embolisms, Bartlett police Sgt. Chris Johnson returned to the force. “It’s an incredible story,” Deputy Police Chief William Naydenoff said. “He’s Bartlett’s Superman.”
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Hoffman Estates launching first-of-its-kind fire academy for special needs citizensJun 26, 2025 5:23 pm - Hoffman Estates will host what’s believed to be the first Citizens Fire Academy of its kind this fall, aimed at participants with disabilities and special needs.
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The kids are alright: Lake County’s piping plover chicks nearing key milestoneJun 25, 2025 4:14 pm - While challenges lie ahead for three piping plover chicks hatched last week along Lake Michigan in Waukegan, the kids are doing alright, dedicated observers say.
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‘It’s truly a blessing’: Elgin honors 32 new U.S. citizensJun 25, 2025 3:41 pm - Thirty-two recently naturalized U.S. citizens were honored Tuesday during Elgin’s 25th new citizen recognition ceremony at the Centre of Elgin.
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Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry raises $180K at annual RadiothonJun 24, 2025 9:37 pm - The Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry held its annual Radiothon fundraising event, raising $180,000 to keep the pantry stocked during the summer months.
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‘Neighbors helping neighbors’: DuPage awards more than $700,000 to small nonprofitsJun 24, 2025 5:22 pm - DuPage County officials on Tuesday recognized nearly three dozen small but mighty nonprofit organizations awarded funding through a grant program.
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‘It’s fun to bird with others’: Why DuPage Birding Club is going strong at 40 yearsJun 24, 2025 1:27 pm - The DuPage Birding Club is still flying high after 40 years of welcoming fledglings and veteran birders alike. The secret? Fresh ideas and rotating leadership.
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Lumber to slumber: Teens in Libertyville are building beds for children in needJun 19, 2025 5:19 pm - Teen volunteers at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Libertyville have been building beds this week for children who wouldn’t otherwise have a comfortable place to sleep.
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New green space takes shape along railroad line in RosemontJun 18, 2025 2:53 pm - A community beautification project along Higgins Road in Rosemont included planting of arborvitae, honey locust trees and ornamental grasses.