Good News, Illinois: Viking Snow Boat, Veteran Car Parade, More

ACROSS ILLINOIS — These days it might seem like there's nothing but bad news out there. That's why we created this roundup of the week's best "good news" stories from throughout Illinois. From a car parade for a World War II veteran to a snow sculpture shaped like a Viking long boat, we hope these Good News, Illinois, stories, bring a smile to your face.

Police Officers Deliver Valentines To Seniors

Community members created 3,000 Valentine's Day cards, which were passed onto long-term care residents in Gurnee.

Anonymous Addictions: How Retail Therapy Saved This Woman's Life

Anonymous Addictions in Orland Park folded amid the coronavirus pandemic, setting Summer Shatat, the owner, back from building her dream.

Car Parade Planned For Tinley WWII Vet On His 95th Birthday

Join the car caravan to honor long-time Tinley resident and World War II vet John "Pete" Aitchison on his 95th birthday Saturday, Feb. 20.

Valentines Work Together At Victorian Village In Homer Glen

Three married couples play key roles at Victorian Village in Homer Glen.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff

Oak Lawn Man Turns Snow Into Viking Long Boat

The Vikings have landed: Sean O'Shea and his 6-year-old son, Reid, build amazing snow sculpture to delight of neighbors and passersby.

Got a Good News, Illinois, story of your own? Email it to lisa.farver@patch.com.