Sips By Lamplight, Bumblebee Beauty, More: Good News, Illinois

In a week marked by violent storms and widespread power outages, our Illinois Patch editors made sure to find the bright spots. These stories celebrate sparks of community support, plans for an epic music festival and a 10-year-old's visit to where it all started for her.

Plainfield Brewery Opens Amid Power Outage, Asks Customers To Bring Lamps

Two businesses, located in the same building in Plainfield, had their operations affected Wednesday by a power outage.

Born 2 Minutes After Huntley Hospital Opened, Its First Baby Is Now 10

Gianna Doty returned to the hospital Monday to celebrate her 10th birthday and the facility's 10-year anniversary.

'Biggest Music Event Shorewood Has Ever Seen:' Papa Magoo's Music Fest Offers Cold Drinks, Great Food

Headlining the September 19 festival is Bryan Martin whose country music hit, "We Ride' became a Platinum certified anthem and top 3 song.

Romeoville Kindergarten Teacher Wins July Forest Preserve Photo Contest

Nancy "Gaby" Valladolid captured the shot of a two-spotted bumblebee.

National Dog Day 2026: Get Your Pup's Pic Featured On IL Patch

National Dog Day is Aug. 26. Find out how to get your furry friend's photo shared in a Patch story.

Want to celebrate someone or something that made you smile? Have a Good News, Illinois, story of your own you'd like us to feature? Email lisa.farver@patch.com.