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Cop's Road To Recovery, Record-Breaking Crowd: Good News, Illinois
This week's good news roundup features several cheerful tales, including the story of a local cop who staying positive after brain surgery.
ACROSS ILLINOIS — There may be clouds in the sky, but this Good News, Illinois, roundup is brimming with sunshine! This week, we feature the story of a police officer using optimism amid brain surgery recovery, a record-breaking crowd at a local festival and other tales, of joy, triumph and all-around ebullience.
Lake In The Hills Cop Finds Positivity In Brain Surgery Recovery
A.J. Gazda had a brain tumor removed in May and has chosen to approach his new normal and upcoming return to work with a fresh perspective.
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Young Entrepreneurs To Shine At New Lenox Fair
The fair will be held at the New Lenox Commons on Saturday, July 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Photos 1776 Earns Wine Spectator Award
1776 Restaurant, at 397 Virginia Avenue in Crystal Lake, received the Best of Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator.
Taste of Joliet: Hispanic Music Lineup Breaks Crowd Record
One of Mexico's hottest bands, Latin Grammy winners Banda Los Sebastianes flew from California last night to play at Taste of Joliet.
'More Than Symbolic': Wrapped APD Squad Car Unveiled For Juneteenth
The Aurora Police Department's custom-wrapped Juneteenth squad car is the first in the region, officials said.
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