Have you seen the first snow flurry of the season? No worries. Here at Illinois Patch, we are basking in the light of these heartwarming stories of a mother and her daughters sharing a love of writing, a holiday parade that's returning and other tales of joy and positivity.
Algonquin Powerlifter, 67, Sets Sights On World Record
After a back injury sidelined him for nearly 40 years, Lawrence DeSantis returned to competitive powerlifting in his 60s.
Joliet's Light Up The Holidays Parade Is Back, So Is Festival Of The Gnomes: 'I Say Go For It'
"I'm grateful to the people across Joliet who make these gatherings possible," remarked Joliet Mayor Terry D'Arcy.
Injured Bald Eagle Rescued Near Lake Cook Road In Riverwoods
A Riverwoods officer and a bird rescue volunteer helped capture the eagle and arrange transport for rehabilitation.
Romeoville Mom, Daughters Share Their Voices Through Writing
The three Romeoville residents are "are picking up a pen and finding their own voices."
Recording Of 1957 Louis Armstrong Highland Park High School Concert To Be Released Friday
A student stage manager recorded Louis Armstrong's 1957 Highland Park High School concert, now due out Nov. 13.
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