All-Star Athletes, Corn Maze Creation, More: Good News, Illinois

As the days get shorter and we start to say farewell to summer, Illinois Patch is celebrating these local spots of sunlight in our weekly good news roundup.

‘World’s Largest’ Corn Maze Unveils Patriotic Design

The Spring Grove attraction returns Sept. 12 with nearly 10 miles of trails, new play areas and a patriotic maze design.

15 Photos From Joliet's Black Joy Parade, Celebrating Black Excellence In Our Diverse Community

Ernest Crim is known for his work as a high school history teacher and his best-selling books which include: "Black History Saved My Life."

12 Aurora Residents Place Among Top 15 In Country At Amateur Olympic Games

Athletes from the Aurora Sundowners Track Club and the Aurora Flyers competed among 11,000 track and field athletes from across the U.S.

Oak Lawn Children's Museum's Traveling 9-11 WTC Beams Head To NY For 25th Anniversary

Bill Egan never ceases to be amazed by people's emotional reactions to the Oak Lawn Children's Museum's traveling 9-11 exhibit.

Chicago's 2026 Most Eligible Bachelorette Donates To Zelda's Kitchen Witches

Lemont native Krysta Privoznik earned the 2026 title, and donated to a cause dear to her heart.

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