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Birthday Boy's Fun Ride, Brewery Ranks Among Best: Good News, Illinois

This roundup of our favorite good news stories in Illinois is sure to brighten your day.

Wood View Elementary student Joshua Duncan got a ride to school from Bolingbrook Police as part of an auction win that provided a special birthday gift to the local youngster.
Wood View Elementary student Joshua Duncan got a ride to school from Bolingbrook Police as part of an auction win that provided a special birthday gift to the local youngster. (Courtesy of Bolingbrook Police Department)

ACROSS ILLINOIS — Sunny days are finally here, so let's eat all the ice cream, dance in the sprinklers and revel in some good news! We created this roundup of the week's best "good news" articles to put the spotlight on the stories that make us happy. From a boy who got to ride to school in a police car, to a fun ghost tour on the horizon, we hope these Good News, Illinois, stories brighten your day.

Bolingbrook Birthday Boy Receives Police Escort To School, Reception

Wood View Elementary kindergartner Joshua Duncan took a ride as part of an auction prize from Valley View Educational Enrollment Foundation.

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Libertyville Brewery's Beer Ranked Among Best In World

The World Beer Cup, held last week, awarded a silver in the session India pale ale category to Mickey Finn's for its beer, Moon Rocks.

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'Remember Our Fallen' Tribute To Military Coming To Arlington Heights

The national, traveling, photographic memorial will be at North School Park Thursday through Sunday.

Toby Keith Set To Headline Ribfest June 17 At DuPage Fairgrounds

Country star Toby Keith is the third headliner to be announced for Ribfest 2022 at DuPage County Fairgrounds.

Ghost Tour Explores Chicago's Clown Cemetery 'Showmen's Rest'

Graveside Paranormal and Paranormal Radio team up to offer two summer ghost tours May 21 and June 18 exploring Chicago's most haunted spots.

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

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