Village Rallies Around Victim, War Hero Returns: Good News, Illinois

ACROSS ILLINOIS — In this week's good news roundup, we see how Plainfield residents are coming together and showing support after the fatal stabbing of Wadea Al-Fayoume, 6, as his mother remains hospitalized. We also explore a $3 million mystery in a small town and follow the journey of a World War II soldier who will be welcomed home as a hero decades after his death.

Small Town, Big Hearts: Plainfield Unites To Help Palestinian Family

As one Italian restaurant plans a fundraiser, parents across Plainfield are coming together to secure food donations for first responders.

Grand Re-Opening Celebrates Winnetka Playground's Journey To Ghana

A local Eagle Scout led a project to dismantle the old playground equipment at Nick Corwin Park, take it to West Africa and rebuild it.

Small Illinois Community Basks In $3M Lottery Winner Mystery

The 750 residents of the tiny town are buzzing over who turned a $30 lottery ticket purchase at a local BP into $3 million.

World War II Hero Returns Home To South Side 80 Years After Death

MIA 80 years, USAAF 1st Lt. Edward McGuire will get a hero's welcome home to the South Side where he will be buried with military honors.

1st Kendall County Jail Class Graduates From Food Service Training Program

The sheriff's office partnered with Aramark to host their IN2WORK program that teaches food service skills to incarcerated people.

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