Good News, Illinois: Car Parade, Coat Donations, 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 a car parade for an army recruit to a student who is planting trees to help the environment, we hope these Good News, Illinois, stories bring a smile to your face.

Neighbors Plan Car Parade For EP Resident Heading To Army

Neighbors are planning a grand send-off on Jan. 18 for Jack Novak, 18, before he leaves for Army boot camp. (Shhh, it's a surprise).

Romeoville Resident Wins Honorable Mention In Photo Contest

Mark Hanna captured a photo of bullfrogs in Lockport Towship for the Will Co. Forest Preserve's photo contest in December.

Evanston Firefighters Revive Woman Amid Apartment Building Blaze

Fire crews evacuated the woman to safety and successfully resuscitated her before rushing her to an area hospital, fire officials said.

Student Combats School's Paper Usage By Planting Trees

Sarah Ryan has partnered with Tree-Plenish for a goal of planting 284 new trees by April.

Kane Co. Residents Get Winter Clothes From Maddie’s Mitten March

West Aurora graduate Maddie Bozik’s nonprofit handed out coats, hats, gloves and other winter gear to residents on Jan. 3.

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