Drive spearheaded by Bolingbrook Humphrey Middle School student government nets more than 3,000 items.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
Good reads and good people: A steakhouse chef is recognized for his culinary works. A firefighter says 'thanks' to the community for backing a tornado relief effort. And strangers step up to pay for a woman's brain surgery.
Youngsters ranging in age from 6 months to 17 years old have been collecting items in a food drive to keep the shelves stocked at the DuPage County Food Pantry.
Bolingbrook elementary school students feast on turkey lunch served by Principal Bob Pinciak and Assistant Principal Eugenia Harvatt.
A Washington, Illinois, family lost two homes to Sunday’s deadly storm, but a thoughtful act by a Plainfield South grad is bringing them joy.
State Representative Emily McAsey paused this week to highlight some of the new intiatives she has backed that are designed to assist veterans as they transition into civilan life.
Margaret Miller honored as Senior Staff Member of the Year and Sargun Singh is named top Volunteer of the Year.
"This is giving me some experience on how to cater and do other jobs in a restaurant," says STEP student Matt Kalis. "And I love to cook."
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Flavors include pecan, turtle, apple cinnamon, cherry, chocolate éclair, raspberry, cheesecake, cinnamon, strawberry and blueberry cheesecake.
Suraj "Neil" Sheth attained perfect 800 scores on biology and chemistry SAT tests and has been awarded the President's Volunteer Service Gold Award.
The Ranchers Breakfast is this Saturday; the $5 event raises money for the Brooks Middle School cheerleading program.
"Is she warm enough? Is she too warm? Is she still breathing??" These are examples of the thoughts racing through the mind of a new parent.
Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.
It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.
Tickets are on sale now for "Murder at the Banquet."
Good reads and good people: Fighting bullies and cancer. Rescuing a beloved dog. Forgiving the men who robbed you. Losing the lottery and winning.
Handmade earrings, bracelets, necklaces and other items made by Joliet Junior College metalsmithing students will be featured at the sale.
Travis Cleveland will be playing basketball for the Westminster Blue Jays this season.
All animals available for adoption cost only $35, are up to speed on vaccinations and have been spayed/neutered.
Bryan Mesik, a senior at Monmouth College, has been invited to play in the 2013 D3 Senior Classic.
See how people are thanking veterans around the country.
The certification is awarded based on a "building’s sustainable qualities, water efficiency, energy, atmosphere, materials and resources used, and indoor environmental qualities."
The $10 calendar features photos from the 2013 Men Who Cook competition and Jackson, the advocacy center's therapy dog.
Independence Elementary School students sent the money the collected to Power Connection, a Bolingbrook agency that provides services to low income families and those who are homeless.
Annual fundraiser goes on as planned despite poor weather conditions.
Valley View School District superintendent James Mitchem is on hand to put the finishing touches on the "College Row" display at Jane Addams Middle School.
Proceeds from fundraiser will go to support the Wreath Across America initiative.
Joliet's Rick Lorenc honored for 35 years of service as a mass communications professor.
Hospital's safety measures are reflected in a letter grade given by The Leapfrog Group following its most recenty survey of operations at facilities located all across America.
President's scholarship is worth $10,000 per year and is based on GPA and SAT scores.
12-Year-Old Emily Bartlett—after writing goodbye letters and threatening to kill herself—is on the road to recovery in a "chrysalis" program at a facility in Kankakee.
This 3-year-old cat is available for adoption through the Romeoville Humane Society.
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Assembly scheduled for Monday morning will focus on awareness and making responsible choices.