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Good News, Illinois: Festively Haunted Yards, Lotto Win, More

We hope this roundup of good news from across Illinois brings a smile to your face.

ACROSS ILLINOIS — These days, it might seem like there's nothing but bad news out there. That's why we created this roundup of the week's best "good news" stories from across Illinois. From a roundup of the most haunted yards in the greater Chicago area to a TikTok star using their platform to help someone in need, we hope these Good News, Illinois, stories bring a smile to your face.

Patch 2020 Guide To Chicagoland’s Best Halloween Yards - PART 2

Patch's annual guide to the coolest and scariest Halloween residential displays in the Chicago area -- PART 2

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Deerfield TikTok Star Uses Platform To Help Kid With Brain Cancer

Abby Izaks, 14, is assisting a 3-year-old Florida girl by posting informational videos on her TikTok page.

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Lucky Burbank Resident Wins $1K Playing Newest Fast Play Game

A Burbank woman won playing the Illinois Lottery's newest Fast Play game.

Danelli's Survives The Pandemic With Oswego's 'Amazing' Support

Owners John and Chris Daniels said because of the community's help, "our staff has been able to continue to work, pay their bills."

Aurora School Named Illinois' Best Public High School

The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy earned top marks in Niche’s 2021 Best School rankings.

Have a Good News, Illinois, story of your own you'd like to share? Email lisa.farver@patch.com.

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