Concert Proposal, Benefit For Shooting Survivor: Good News, Illinois

ACROSS ILLINOIS — Summer is in full swing, which means there have already been plenty of sunshiny beach days, evening barbecues and nights lit by lightning bugs and shooting stars. There's so much to smile about in summer, so why not keep the grins going these upbeat stories from across Illinois. This week's good news stories feature a concert proposal, a fundraiser for a brave boy who survived last year's mass shooting in Highland Park and other articles that remind us how much joy the human spirit can bring.

Mokena Woman Has 'Rush Of Thankfulness' After Cops Find Stolen Items

Kristin Ellis' home was broken into in 2019, but Will County investigators were able to track precious items down at a Chicago pawn shop.

South Suburban Fans Prefer 'Wienermobile' Over 'Frankmobile'

Kids of all ages turned out in droves to view Oscar Mayer's iconic hot dog on wheels at Fairplay stores in Oak Lawn and Hickory Hills.

Billy Corgan Highland Park Wrestling Event To Benefit Cooper Roberts

The National Wrestling Alliance's free "HP Cares for Cooper" event takes place Saturday at the Recreation Center of Highland Park.

Proposal Lights Up Crowd At Shania Twain Show In Tinley

A man at the July 1 Shania Twain show in Tinley Park chose the moment to drop to one knee in the lawn at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre.

Adorable IL Pets Show Their Spirit For Fourth of July

Forget the fireworks. This roundup of patriotic pet pics will have you saying "ooh" and "aah" and "maybe I do need another dog."

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.com