'Divine Dust Storm,' Best Burger, More: Good News, Illinois

ILLINOIS — Sometimes the stuff of good news comes when you least expect it. Such was the case for a local high school baseball team, who rallied to a dramatic victory amid a sudden dust storm. The Evergreen Park Mustangs' "divine dust storm intervention" is just one of the wholesome tales of happiness we revisit in this week's Good News, Illinois roundup.

Baseball Team Scores Miracle Win Amid 'Divine Dust Storm Intervention'

Divine intervention? The Evergreen Park Mustangs storm back in the Tony Knight Memorial Game with a 10-run rally during a dust storm.

This Restaurant Makes The Best Burger In IL, Popular Food Website Says

Chowhound, a website for food aficionados, has ranked it as the best place in Illinois to get a burger.

'Amelia's Act of Kindness' To Raise Money To Make Homer Glen Playground More Accessible

A fundraiser and toy donation spearheaded by a 9-year-old will help fund equipment for students of all abilities.

Home Cut Donuts: Here's How Many Donuts Have Been Made Here In 6 Decades

With two Joliet locations, Home Cut Donuts was ranked 35th in Yelp's Top 100 US Donut Shops in 2023. Home Cut Donuts opened back in 1966.

Garlic Butterlört Shot 'The Ultimate Pizza Crust Dipper'

Noon Whistle Brewing describes Garlic Butterlört as the "ultimate pizza crust dipper."

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