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Nation Says Thank You to Veterans: Trending on Twitter

See how people are thanking veterans around the country.

The Week's Best Good News

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

Local Photographer Working to Help Injured Haitian Girl

Todd Pierson and New Life for Haiti are raising funds for Widline, who injured her spine in an accident.

Watch a Porcupine Eat a Pumpkin and Squeal

Thank you, Internet, for the perfect end to Halloween.

ICYMI: The Week's Best Good News

We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.

Get a Video Tour of Michael Jordan’s Home

Tour the "House that Jordan Built." The one he's auctioning, valued at $21 million.

Woman Thanks Those Who Helped with Flat Tire

The incident occurred at Jewel.

Mom's Song Moves Baby to Tears

Mom's rendition of "My Heart Can't Tell You No" creates a strong reaction in her 10-month-old baby.

High School Student with Down Syndrome Scores Touchdown [VIDEO]

A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.

30 Reasons Moms Are Late

I would've been on time, but....

TELL US: What Makes a Good Neighbor?

National Good Neighbor Day is Friday. Share your stories about the neighbors who make your town a great place to live.

Photo: Yorkville Middle School Students Collect Donations at Oswego Petco

The food and cash benefits the Kendall County Food Pantry's food distribution program.

Yorkville Family Giving Away Dollar Bills, Compliments Tuesday

You're invited to help Andi Morris and her family celebrate her brother's birthday Tuesday. Michael "Mike Motorbike" Morris died this summer after his Jeep rolled onto his upper torso.

Adopt Me: Whiskers and Mr. Whiskers Rescued from Hoarding House

These two black cats are waiting for new homes at Kendall County Animal Control.

Photos: 13th Annual St. Patrick Golf Outing and Awards Banquet

St. Patrick Men’s Club thanks the sponsors.

Photos: Sandwich Fair 2012

The iconic fair, which celebrated its 125th year, wrapped up Sunday.

Yorkville Resident Says Depression, Suicide Shouldn't Be Taboo Topics

Suicide Prevention Services of America’s annual ‘Here For Life!’ Walk will be held Saturday at Potawatomie Park in St. Charles.

Preserving Family History for National Grandparents Day

Capturing precious memories, family recipes and legends from grandparents can be easy and fun. The Yorkville Public Library can help.

Community Photo Album: Hometown Days 2012

Feel free to add your own photographs from Yorkville's Labor Day weekend festival.

Photo: Tremederated Youth Ministry Serves Milwaukee

Some 20 kids spent a week in Milwaukee on a YouthWorks Mission Trip.

Friends of the Library to Host Used Book Sale This Weekend

Money raised by the sale is used by the Friends goes directly to support the Library.

Your Guide to Yorkville's Hometown Days Festival 2012

Here's what you need to know about the bands, carnival, music and more during Labor Day weekend.

Photo: Teen Believes in the Power of Serving Others

The Big Day of Giving effort is seeking more teen volunteers.

Adopt Me: The Leftovers

These three male kittens are the last of their litters to be adopted from Kendall County Animal Control.

Kendall County Animal Control Hosting Second 'Pictures in the Park'

All proceeds go towards helping animals at the shelter.

Adopt Me: Oliver Seeks Adventure

The pit bull terrier is ready for a forever home.

Kendall County Probation Officers Give Back

The probation and court services department collected donations for Kendall County Food Pantry during National Probation, Parole, and Community Supervision Week.

Photos: Pig Out 2012

The fundraiser Friday benefited YARN Foundation Inc. and the Kendall County Food Pantry.

Adopt Me: Sophie and Superman

One cat is missing an eye; the other is missing a leg. Both are ready for loving homes.

Win Tickets to a Meet and Greet with Country Singer DJ Miller

Someone will get to bring a friend to meet Miller at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Kendall County Fair. To enter, you just need to sign up for our daily newsletter.

Country Singer DJ Miller Headlining Kendall County Fair

DJ Miller promises a big entrance around 9 p.m. Saturday at the Kendall County fairgrounds.

Photos: Kendall County Fair 2012

Please feel free to add your own photographs to this gallery or to e-mail them to jillian.duchnowski@patch.com

Your Quick Guide to the Kendall County Fair

The Kendall County Fair entertainment includes Nashville musician DJ Miller and the band Back Country Roads.

'American Pickers' Want to Pick Through Illinois

The "modern archeologists" who star in the History Channel show plan to be in Illinois in September, according to a show producer.

Photo: Yorkville Woman Named Animal Control Volunteer of the Month

The title for July goes to Stephanie Roskopf.

Photos: Hatcher Hosts Senior Spelling Bee

The title went to Norman Hernandez, of Oswego.

Adopt Me: Sonny Wants to Share Your Home

Meet this Lab mix puppy at Oswego Animal Hospital.

Video: Fox Country Players Hype Seussical Jr.

The group's theatre arts academy students made a special appearance at Jewel on Thursday.