Good News, Illinois: Boy Wins Contest, Tattoo Artist Gives Back

ACROSS ILLINOIS — Need a break from all the bad news out there? We at Patch created this roundup of the week's best "good news" articles to celebrate the stories that make us smile. From a tattoo artist who's donating his time to make a difference, to a boy whose fire safety plan won him a special visit, we hope these Good News, Illinois, stories bring a smile to your face.

Highwood Library Wins Nation's Top Museum And Library Honor

The "small but mighty" Highwood Public Library is one of six winners of the 2021 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. .

Orland Hills Resident Earns Perfect 36 On ACT

Providence Catholic High School student Connor Todd is among the 5,579 out of 1.67 million students who earned the top composite score.

Gang Tattoos Vanish Inside Kane County Jail

Chris Baker, of Ink 180, is providing free gang tattoo removal for Kane County inmates before their release.

Full Reopening Of Navy Pier Set For Memorial Day Weekend

Face masks will be required, with "Social Distancing Ambassadors" assigned to "cordially remind" visitors to keep apart.

Orland Park Resident Chosen To Restart Buckingham Fountain

The famous Chicago landmark has been dormant since 2019. Dominique Lalrinzuala will represent Orland Park to turn it back on.

Downers Grove Boy Honored For His Winning Fire Escape Plan

Downers Grove firefighters drove a fire truck to deliver a pizza to Jake Lazzeri, 9, and reward him for his winning fire escape video.

Do you have a Good News, Illinois, story of your own you'd like us to feature? Email lisa.farver@patch.com.