Good News, Illinois: Geese Browse For Books, Pet Pig Can Stay Put

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 family of geese that went browsing for books, to a man with ALS who gets to throw the first pitch at a baseball game, we hope these Good News, Illinois, stories bring a smile to your face.

Geese Family Shops At Barnes & Noble In Deerfield: Watch Video

A family of geese was seen "shopping" Tuesday afternoon at the Barnes & Noble on North Waukegan Road in Deerfield.

Nurses Save Woman Who Collapsed At Andrew Graduation

Naela Yasin and Mary Kasper had thousands of eyes on them as they preformed CPR on a woman who fell unconscious during a graduation ceremony.

Pet Pig Permitted To Stay With Owners In Morton Grove Home

In a settlement between her owners and village officials, 6-year-old Cotton the pig will be exempted from the village's farm animal ban.

Pup With Bucket List Is A Finalist For Reader's Digest Contest

Residents are rooting for Theo, a Crystal Lake dog with terminal cancer.

Frankfort Man To Throw 1st Pitch For White Sox's Lou Gehrig Day

Mike Snedden, who was diagnosed with ALS last July, will throw the first pitch at Thursday's White Sox game.

Kids Ride Free Until Labor Day With New Metra Program

The Family Fares program will continue until Labor Day, allowing up to 3 children under 11 years old to ride free with an adult.

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