Good News, Illinois: Lost Dog Found, Prison In Spotlight, 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 cheeriest news stories from across Illinois. From a lost dog who made its way home, to a whopping instant lottery win, we hope these Good News, Illinois, stories brighten your day!

Markham Woman Wins $50K With Illinois Lottery Ticket

Bettina Taylor was in disbelief after she purchased the crossword instant ticket at a Mobil gas station in Calumet City.

Joliet Dog Lost For More Than A Week: Macy Is Found

The Joliet woman notified Patch one week ago that her little dog went missing. Now the story has a happy ending.

Six Flags Great America Sets Reopening Date

The park plans to reopen on April 24. Park officials will open Hurricane Harbor in late May.

Lockport Man Is 10,000th COVID-19 Vaccine At Silver Cross

Lockport couple Joan and Robert Otte were the 9,999th and 10,000th COVID-19 vaccine recipients at Silver Cross Hospital.

Film Crews Take Over Old Joliet Prison For New Show

Twentieth Century Fox Filmcorp has been using the Old Joliet Prison on Collins Street to film a new TV pilot.

Lockport Police K-9 Citgo Retires

K-9 Citgo has retired after almost seven years of service with the Lockport Police Department.

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