Student Mural Honors Vets, Free Passes At Six Flags: Good News, Illinois

Maybe spring started with record-falling rain, but maybe that promises an abundance of flowers. This week's good news articles bloom with heart-lifting stories about ambitious students, theme park perks and more.

Frankfort Teen Wins First Place At Robotics Competition

The Lincoln-Way East freshman recently competed in the Southworks Engineering and Robotics Olympics.

Six Flags Offers Free Pre-K Passses As Gurnee Theme Park Celebrates Opening Weekend, 50th Anniversary

Families with kids ages 3–5 can get unlimited free visits through May 31 as opening weekend kicks off in Gurnee.

Minooka Students Creating Downtown Mural To Honor Nation's Military Veterans

The project features a patriotic design created by Minooka Junior High 8th grader Ava Ruiz.

Globetrotting Marist Students Visit Europe, Buenos Aires, Disney World Over Spring Break

Marist High School students expand learning beyond the classroom during spring break, touring Europe, Buenos Aires and Disney World.

Northbrook-On-Ice's 'KaleidoSkate' Brings 4 Shows To Mother's Day Weekend

About 275 skaters will perform in the Northbrook Park District's annual show May 8 through May 10.

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