Good News, Illinois: Rescue Shillelagh, Food For Needy, More

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 an antique shillelagh that saved the day, to an anonymous note that made a veteran's day, we hope these Good News, Illinois, stories bring a smile to your face.

Anonymous Seventh-Grader's Note Makes Honor Flight Veteran's Day

A St. Linus student's anonymous note and bag of treats touches Vietnam War veteran: "It made my day. I'm still thinking about it."

Man, 81, Chases Off Burglars With Antique Irish Shillelagh

Dan Donovan, a former Marine, picked up his grandfather's club and reportedly began swinging after being alerted to a team of ruse burglars.

High School Students To Fill Bus With Food For Less Fortunate

Bremen High School is looking for a way to get creative with their annual food drive during the coronavirus pandemic.

Pop-Up Pantry To Feed 1,500 Families Saturday

The Northern Illinois Food Bank is set to host a pop-up pantry Saturday morning at Elgin Community College.

DuPage County Sheriff's Office To Dole Out 1K Turkey Dinners

The turkey dinners will be distributed to food pantries and local seniors for Thanksgiving.

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