Life-Saving Donation, Debut Novel, More: Good News, Illinois

ACROSS ILLINOIS — It's time to negate all the negativity out there in the news cycle with a healthy dose of stories that are sure to make you smile. This week's Good News, Illinois roundup shines a spotlight on a late teen's life-saving legacy, the release of a local resident's first novel and other uplifting articles sure to spark a generous jolt of joy!

Oak Lawn Spartan Journalism Team Head To State Finals On Friday

Oak Lawn Community High School journalism team headed to state after winning their third consecutive sectional, qualifying for IHSA finals.

$250K Grant To Help DuPage PADS Improve Interim Housing Center

To date, DuPage PADS has served more than 658 people at its interim housing center. The recent grant will help improve its outdoor space.

How Illinois Facebook Users Can Claim Cash In $725M Settlement

The new settlement is based on a lawsuit that alleges that Facebook provided users' information to third parties without their consent.

Life-Saving Devices Donated To Fire Department In Honor Of Late Teen

Three chest compression devices funded by family and friends of Oliver Brown Leopold will make a "significant difference" in saving lives.

Lemont Resident Self-Publishes First Novel

Severson, who has a background in journalism, said he first started writing the book as a college writing assignment over a decade ago.

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