Cop Comes Home, Show Benefits Highland Park, More: Good News, Illinois

ACROSS ILLINOIS — Illinois Patch's weekly roundup of good news stories hopes to brighten our readers' days with cheerful tales of personal triumph, hope in the face of adversity and an assortment of fun and carefree distractions. This week's Good News, Illinois stories spotlight a Chicago cop who got a resounding welcome home, a benefit show that hopes to help Highland Park shops and more.

Benefit Show at Billy Corgan's Cafe To Help Highland Park Businesses

The finale of the Bitter Jester Musical Festival that was canceled after the July 4 parade mass shooting will take place at Madame Zuzu's.

South Siders Give CPD Officer Danny Golden Warm Welcome In Beverly

19th Ward residents cheer Chicago Police Officer Danny Golden who was left partially paralyzed in a shooting trying to break up a fight.

Richardson Farm Reveals 2022 Corn Maze Design

The "world's largest corn maze" will celebrate 60 years of James Bond movies with this year's design.

10 Illinois Colleges Make Princeton Review's 2023 'Best' List

The list includes four colleges located in the City of Chicago.

Anderson Humane To Host 7th-Annual Pets-Ah-Palooza

At the day-long festival, where guests can get pedicures for their pets, adopt new animals and send dogs through an agility course.

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