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IL Good News: Golf Courses To Reopen

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ACROSS ILLINOIS — The new coronavirus has sickened many and news surrounding the fast-spreading virus dominates the news these days. There is not a vaccine or cure for it, which adds to people's fears of contracting the virus.

Meanwhile, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says cases and deaths are expected to peak soon in Illinois. Meaning, the news overall will likely get much worse before it gets better.

It doesn't sound great, but it's not all bad. In the face of tragedy, Chicago-area residents are stepping up to find great ways to help give back, come up with creative ways to connect in an age of social distancing and switching up the way they do business to provide some fun or needed supplies.

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We see you out there hosting your drive-by celebrations, serving up your cocktails in growlers curbside to take home, sewing those masks and switching up your operations to create much-needed personal protective equipment — and the list goes on. Here at Patch we want readers to stay connected and informed on all the amazing things your neighbors are doing despite some very hard times.

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Across Illinois Good News Updates: May 29, 2020

Illinois Golf Courses Prep To Reopen Friday: Many golf courses will reopen on Friday following Gov. J.B. Pritzker's modified stay-at-home order with new social distancing guidelines in place to limit the risk of coronavirus transmission. Patch editors shared details on two suburban golf courses, both which are run by park districts, that will soon reopen:

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Across Illinois Good News Updates: May 27-28, 2020

5 Generations of Sullivans Celebrate Matriarch’s 91st Birthday: Mary Sullivan, who turned 91 on Sunday, beamed at her family filling her front lawn on Sunday afternoon, while the fifth generation of her family took a nap. Oak Lawn Patch's Lorraine Swanson has more here.

Draft Picks To Hold Virtual St. Baldrick's Fundraiser: Draft Picks in Naperville is hosting a virtual St. Baldrick's fundraiser, challenging residents to shave their heads for a good cause. Participants are encouraged to let their friends know when they plan to shave their heads and to do a Facebook live video and share before and after photos. More via Naperville Patch's Lisa Farver.

Marian Catholic Holds Virtual Career Day Amid Coronavirus Crisis: School officials said the virtual format helped make 2020 the most successful Career Day the school has ever had. More via Patch's Tim Moran

Burr Ridge Mayor Notes Trustee's Donations To Village: Politics took a back seat Monday afternoon when Trustee Zach Mottl and another businessman donated hand sanitizer and masks to the village. Mottl and Borris Powell, a clothing designer, were pictured in a presentation giving the sanitizer and masks to Police Chief John Madden. The contributions, Mottl said, were for Burr Ridge police officers and first responders. More via Burr Ridge Patch's David Giuliani.

At the presentation ceremony are, from left, businessman Borris Powell, Burr Ridge Ridge Police Chief John Madden and Trustee Zach Mottl./ Photo credit: village of Burr Ridge

Palos Park Police Offer Birthday Drive-Bys For Residents: The Palos Fire Protection District and Palos Park Police Department are teaming up to host surprise birthday parades for quarantined children. More via Patch's Lorraine Swanson.

'EP Strong' Yard Signs Go On Sale This Week: Evergreen Park is inviting residents to show their appreciation for essential workers who put themselves on the line in keeping the community safe and healthy during the coronavirus epidemic. Residents can support first responders and Evergreen Park restaurants at the same time. More via Evergreen Park Patch's Lorraine Swanson

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Across Illinois Good News Updates: May 25-26, 2020

33 Nieces and Nephews Hold Car Parade For Uncle's 86th Birthday: With a little help from the Oak Lawn fire and police departments, John Haugh's 33 nieces and nephews celebrated their favorite self-quarantining uncle's 86th birthday pandemic-style, with a car parade down Keeler Avenue on Saturday.Oak Lawn Patch's Lorraine Swanson has more on this here.

Thousands Raised To Help Dundee Restaurant, Out-Of-Work Employees: The community of East Dundee has rallied in recent days to keep one local restaurant afloat and also raised thousands of dollars for Dundee bar and restaurant workers out of work amid a government-mandated shut-down of dine-in services as the new coronavirus continues to spread. More via Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Patch.

Naperville Fire Department Shares 'Get Your Mask On' Song: Video: The coronavirus crisis is hitting everyone hard, but the Naperville Fire Department recently shared a video to brighten residents' spirits. The video featured an original song by firefighter and paramedic Billy Croft called "Get Your Mask On." Check out the video and learn more about it on Naperville Patch.

Online Mass For First Responders, Healthcare Workers: St. Mary's:

Staff with St. Mary Immaculate Parish recently told Patch that the church plans to livestream two Masses in honor of healthcare workers and first responders. These have been dubbed the "White Mass" and the "Blue Mass," respectively. "[These Masses] will show appreciation for these professions which is well needed," Parish Development Director Pam Angelus told Patch via email. Plainfield Patch's Dave Byrnes has more on this here.

Abbott Labs Ships Over 1M Rapid Coronavirus Tests To Every State: Abbott said the majority of these tests have been sent to the coronavirus outbreak hotspots and asks that customers prioritize frontline health care workers and first responders. Patch's Rebecca Bream has more on this here.

Coronavirus Shields Manufactured By Glenview Company: When Scott Gordon, owner of Pease Plastics in Glenview, found about Gov. J.B. Pritzker's stay-at-home order, no one came to work the following Monday. But after receiving a number of requests to design acrylic shields to fight the coronavirus, Gordon said he was able to get half of his crew members back to work within the first week of the emergency order. Arlington Heights Patch's Drew Zimmerman has more on this here.

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