Church Aids Refugees, Parade Makes Comeback: Good News, Illinois

ACROSS ILLINOIS — With all the bad news out there, we could all use a cheery article or two to lift our spirits. We at Illinois Patch created this roundup of the week's best "good news" articles to put the spotlight on the stories that make us smile. From the return of a beloved Chicago tradition, to a local church that's helping out Ukrainian refugees, we hope these Good News, Illinois, stories brighten your day.

Illinois Town Named One Of The Happiest Cities In The Country

Illinois's second-largest city was named the 21st happiest in the country by WalletHub. International Day of Happiness falls on March 20.

Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade Back After 2-Year COVID Hiatus

The annual celebration of all things Irish returns on March 12, when the Chicago River will be dyed green and marchers take to the city streets.

Meet Charlie: St. Charles Police Get Comfort Dog

Charlie, a 1-year-old Golden Retriever/German Shepherd mix, recently joined the St. Charles Police Department.

Downers Grove Church Helps Move Ukrainians To Safety

Christian Worship Center has raised $20,000 in two days, which is being sent to Ukraine to move people out of Kyiv as Russian attacks surge.

Illinois Black Hall Of Fame Breaks Ground At Governors State

Officials from the university said the hall is scheduled to open by June and will honor multiple Black Illinoisans such as Timuel Black.

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