Good News, Illinois: Anniversary Parade, Sweets For Nurses, More

ACROSS ILLINOIS — With the ongoing new coronavirus shutdown, it's easy to think there's nothing but bad news out there. We're delivering you this roundup of good news stories as a cheerful reminder that there's still something to smile about in the world in spite of —and even because of—the coronavirus crisis.

Jim and Margaret: Still Crazy In Love After 66 Years

In the middle of a pandemic, family members honor Palos Park couple with a car parade for their 66th wedding anniversary. Watch the video.

12-Year Old Donates Cupcakes, Pizza To Hospital For Nurse's Day

Grace McCumber said she wanted to thank the nurses Central DuPage Hospital "for being very brave."

Wolf Ranch Pleads For Help, Meat Donors Come Through For Animals

Within 15 hours of putting out a call on Facebook for meat donations, the ranch's freezers were completely full.

Cop Honors Front-line Workers With 'Simple Gesture'

Wine glasses with personalized messages are being donated to front-line workers to show appreciation, bringing some to tears.

Aurelio's Owner Personally Delivers Pizzas To Frontline Workers

Joe Aurelio has dropped off food at more than 20 hospitals and police stations in the south suburbs during the coronavirus pandemic.

Feeding Americans With Every Sale

The Stationery Studio is assisting those in need during the pandemic by donating a portion of all sales to Feeding America.

'Just Love One Another': Lemont Couple Celebrates 70 Years

Seventy years ago, Joe and Bernice Forzley were married — on April 23, 1950, at All Saints Greek Orthodox Church in Joliet.

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