'White Castle Nerd,' Rescue K-9, More: Good News, Illinois

ACROSS ILLINOIS — Temperatures are soaring and so are the moods of Illinoisans as the school year ends and they head out to enjoy the start of summer. Similarly, this roundup of our best good news stories will bolster your spirits with a tale of a White Castle Hall of Famer, a wax museum presented by fifth grade students and other tales of triumph.

Wisconsin's 'White Castle Nerd' Earns Hall Of Fame Bid His Own Way

44-year-old electrician Levi Hunt's ties to the fast-food joint go back years, but his devotion to sliders has taken on a life of its own.

Aurora University Receives $1.4M In Funding To Expand STEM Programs

The project aims to address the nationwide shortage of high-quality teachers in science, technology, engineering and math, officials said.

Most Holy Redeemer Fifth-Graders Put On Wax Museum

Most Holy Redeemer students showed off their history smarts in wax museum presentations and raise $1,250 for Christmas Without Cancer.

Day Programs Help Doodlebug Workshop Empower Even More Residents

What started as DIY projects in a garage has grown into one of the go-to sources for people with special needs in and around Wheaton.

K9 Dax Helps Find Intoxicated Juvenile In Crystal Lake

The Lake County Sheriff's Office police dog responded to Crystal Lake last weekend to assist with finding the child.

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