Lotto Luck, Drive-In Stardom, More: Good News, Illinois

Summer is officially here, which means towns throughout Illinois are gearing up for their Fourth of July festivities. This week's Good News, Illinois articles celebrate a softball team leading a local Fourth of July parade, a drive-in that's one of four in the country chosen for a nationwide celebration and more.

Chicagoland Resident Claims $1.3M Lottery Ticket Sold At Oswego Gas Station

What would have otherwise been an unassuming visit to the BP in Oswego turned out to be a life-changing moment for the lucky winner.

LTHS Foundation Recognizes Teacher, Bus Driver With Annual Awards

MLB selects McHenry Outdoor Theater as one of only four drive-ins nationwide for America250 Fourth of July celebration.

EP Girls Softball Team And 2025 World Series Runner Ups To Lead Independence Day Parade

The Evergreen Park 14 Girls Softball Team to lead Independence Day Parade Friday, June 26 with fireworks to follow at Duffy Park.

McHenry Outdoor Theater Chosen As 1 Of 4 MLB Drive-Ins For America250 Celebration

MLB selects McHenry Outdoor Theater as one of only four drive-ins nationwide for America250 Fourth of July celebration.

These IL Pizzerias Ranked Among America’s 50 Best

Chicago is home to two of the top 50 best pizzerias in the United States, according to this new ranking.

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