Good News, Illinois: Space Traveler, Jeopardy! Winner, More

ACROSS ILLINOIS — Need a break from all the bad news out there? We at Illinois Patch created this roundup of the week's best "good news" articles to celebrate the stories that make us smile. From a librarian who simply slayed on Jeopardy! to a historic new law to help teens, we hope these Good News, Illinois, stories brighten your day.

Librarian Wins More Than $60K On Jeopardy

Algonquin librarian Jen Jazwinski ended her two-day run on Monday.

Scottie Pippen Lists Highland Park Mansion On Airbnb For Olympics

The 2-time gold medalist is renting out his house for 1-night stays coinciding with the knockout rounds of the men's basketball tournament.

Local Tutor Business Helps Students Make The Grade

Tutor Doctor now available in Lincoln-Way area.

Space Traveler: Glenbrook North Grad Partakes In Historic Flight

Beth Moses was the chief astronaut instructor for Richard Branson's recent Virgin Galactic VSS Unity flight.

Illinois 1st State To Ban Lying To Minors During Interrogation

Under the new law, which includes many other criminal justice reform initiatives, police cannot knowingly provide false facts to children.

Want to celebrate someone who made you smile? Have a Good News, Illinois, story of your own you'd like us to feature? Email lisa.farver@patch.com.