Police Rescue Man From River, Student Takes State: Good News, Illinois

This week's good news roundup celebrates recent heart-lifting stories that include a river rescue, a wrestling victory and a massive, immersive candy-themed attraction that's coming to Chicago.

Lucky Rosie Finds Not One, But Two Four-Leaf Clovers

Rosie Hiler, 7, of Alsip, found not one but two four-leaf clovers.

Joliet Police Save Man From Drowning

Officers deployed water rescue equipment and threw ropes to the male, who was able to hold on until the Joliet Fire Department arrived.

Hickory Creek Eighth Grader Wins Wrestling State Championship

The IESA Class AA state boys wrestling meet was held earlier this month at Northern Illinois University.

Chicago Picked As Home Of Candy Hall Of Fame Experience

Chicago beat out Orlando and New York City to land the 60,000-square-foot immersive attraction, which is set to open on the Magnificent Mile

Illinois Patch Celebrated Pups Of All Ages For National Puppy Day

See pics of devastatingly adorable pups from Illinois Patch readers...and a few from our editors!

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.