Good News, Illinois: Celebrity Zoom Surprise, Boy Saved From Fire

ACROSS ILLINOIS — These days it can seem as though there's nothing but bad news out there. That's why we created this roundup of the week's best good news stories in Illinois. From a Zoom surprise with Lovie Smith to a 14-year-old boy who was saved from a fire, we hope these Good News, Illinois, stories put a smile on your face.

Lovie Smith Surprises Teacher During Zoom Call

Former Bears Coach Lovie Smith gave teacher Nancy Hildreth the surprise of her life.

Boy, 14, Saved From Multi-Unit House Fire

Fire officials say the boy was trapped in one of the units and rescued by an officer.

Ford Distributing Free Face Masks In Oswego

Ford PPE Day is part of a national initiative by Ford and its philanthropic arm, the Ford Motor Company Fund.

Family Forms Team For ALS Walk To Honor Their Mom

Last year, Diane's Defeeters raised over $27,000 for the Les Turner ALS Foundation.

Illinois Facebook Users Can Claim Up To $400 In Class Action Suit

Illinois Facebook users have until Nov. 23 to file for cut of a $650 million settlement with Facebook over its use of biometrics.

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