Good News, Illinois: Dog Saves Man, Doctor Makes A Difference

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 dog who saved a man to a doctor making waves, we hope these Good News, Illinois, stories bring a smile to your face.

Tinley Park Memory Care Residents Help Community Nourish Earth

Porter Place celebrated Earth Day by giving out free flower seedlings its residents transplanted into biodegradable coconut pots.

Navy Pier To Reopen To Public On April 30

Closed since Labor Day, one of Chicago's most-visited tourist attractions is ready for the first phase of reopening.

Retiring Darien Police Dog Honored In Dignified Ceremony

Thanks to canine, police seized drugs, weapons and more than $1 million in cash, chief says.

Glenview Diabetes Doctor Credited For FDA Label Change

Dr. Emily Szmuilowicz, an endocrinologist at the Northwestern Medicine Glenview Outpatient Center, identified a patient's medication issue.

K9 Dax Saves Man From Bleeding To Death: Police

The Lake County Sheriff's police dog has found almost 100 people who are a danger to themselves or others.

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