This week, Illinois Patch celebrated stories of stars on local stages, meteors in the sky and advocates on the ground walking to find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes.
'A Community United By One Cause:' Lisle's Breakthrough T1D Walk Rallies For A Cure
Breakthrough T1D Youth Ambassador Sophia Brady, of Oswego, told Patch the annual walks "bring together a community united by one cause."
The woman, 47, died on July 4, when severe weather ripped through Kendall County, where she was staying in a camper trailer.
Illinois Republican candidate for governor Darren Bailey was among the more than 1,000 people at the JJC Event Center.
Arts Grants Help Set The Stage For Young Performers In Northbrook
Illinois Arts Council funding will support theater productions and paid work experience for teens through the Northbrook Park District.
Orionid Meteors Peak, 'Halloween Fireballs' Build: What To Know In Illinois
Will Illinois residents have a good view of the meteor shower?
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