'Time Machine,' Lotto Luck, More: Good News, Illinois

School has started for many students throughout the state, but we're still holding onto as much summer sunshine as we can with our favorite good news stories in Illinois this week.

'Scouting Has Offered Me So Much': Lemont Teen Earns Rank Of Eagle Scout

Katie Chuchla has been involved with Scouts since 2018, when she started as a Wolf Scout.

Wilmette Police Swear In First Electronic Detection, Comfort Dog

Gizmo will help Wilmette investigators find digital devices and provide comfort to victims and first responders.

The Ultimate Doors Concert At Joliet Rialto's Theatre: 'It’s Not Just A Tribute, It’s A Time Machine'

What sets The Ultimate Doors apart is their obsessive attention to authenticity.

Chicago Mom Wins $400K On Illinois Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

She checked the ticket over and over before believing the top prize was real, according to Illinois Lottery.

IL Supermarket Celebrating Selling Winning $1.04B Powerball Ticket, But Winner Still Hasn't Come Forward

Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh will receive a $500K bonus for selling the $1.04B Powerball winner. The winner still has not come forward.

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