Pig Skateboards, Horse Helps Heal, More: Good News, Illinois

ACROSS ILLINOIS — What do a pig, a horse and five eaglets have in common? They're all featured for their smile-inducing acts in this edition of Good News, Illinois. This week's roundup also shines the spotlight on prosecutors from the AJ Freund case, a neighborhood that rallied to help 3-year-old twins and a woman appearing on Guy Fieri's show.

Meet Rescue Horse 'Toasted Marshmallow': Spotlight On HHH Ranch

Rescue animals in need of another chance find a home at HHH Ranch in Manhattan. Staff and Patch will highlight them. Here's Toast's story.

Neighbors Rally To Help Parents Of Disabled Twins Buy Accessible Van

“Twins Going Mobile” kicks off Sunday, April 16, at 115 Bourbon Street to help get some new wheels for 3-year-old Evergreen Park twins.

Buffalo Grove Goes Hog Wild Over Norbert The Skateboarding Pig

Norbert, a 150-pound "total mama's boy" of a miniature Juliana pig, has more than 6,100 Instagram followers and a 1,100 TikTok devotees.

Five Eaglets Hatch In 2 Will County Nests: Preserve

Three eaglets were spotted on April 4 in one nest and two hatchlings were confirmed in a second nest on Friday, the preserve said.

Prosecutors Receive Heroes Award For AJ Freund Case Work

The Heroes Award recognizes those who made contributions to resolve cases involving missing and exploited children.

Tinley Woman's Dream Comes True With Spot On Guy Fieri's TV Show

Genien Sheikah competed on Fieri's "Guy's Grocery Games," a mad dash to shop for and prepare a dish and win over judges' tastebuds.

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