Good News, Illinois: Puppy Reunited With Family, Nurse Retires

ACROSS ILLINOIS — It's can be easy to think there's nothing but bad news out there. That's why Patch started this weekly roundup of good news stories in Illinois. From a stolen puppy that was reunited with its family to giving back to the community on Juneteenth, we hope these Good News, Illinois, stories bring a smile to your face.

Community Helps Reunite 6-Month-Old Stolen Puppy With Family

Nova, an American bully, was stolen from her family and sold. The residents and the Bolingbrook PD helped bring her back within 24 hours.

After 43 Years, Nurse And COVID-19 Survivor Retires From LCMH

Before Patti Vaughan retired after 43 years as an RN at Little Company of Mary, she took a slight COVID-19 detour.

Nonprofit Honors Juneteenth, Distributes Books On Race Relations

N. Finite Hands will distribute books at Mandy's Soul Food Kitchen, a Black-owned eatery, from 3-5 p.m. Friday.

Black Lives Matter Car Protesters Promote Positive Message

The event was organized by the nonpartisan community engagement group V.O.C.A.L. of Arlington Heights.

Naperville-Based Center Helping LGBTQ Teens Amid Coronavirus

“We don’t get to have a parade this year or any of our regular festivals, but we’re still going to have some pride," Nancy Mullen told Patch

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