Kids & Family

Dog Swept Into Drain Pipe Rescued

Also in this week's 'Good Reads,' a lottery winner shares the jackpot with his uncle and a tour of Michael Jordan's home.

It’s the weekend, and that often means you want to take a break from the news of the day. Each week, we’ll compile a list of “good reads” from Patch sites around the area. They’re happy or compelling or otherwise interesting stories for your weekend reading pleasure.

Dog Swept Away in Stream Rescued After Trip Through Drainage Pipe

The 115-pound Bernese Mountain Dog was taken away by the stream's current, which was accelerated due to the morning rainfall, while the dog was off her leash drinking the water. The owner saw the dog get carried into a drainage pipe that runs about 1,000 feet underground towards I-294.

Man Shares $8.75M Lotto Jackpot With Uncle

Oak Parker thanks his uncle, who gave him the opportunity to move to the United States more than 10 years ago, with half of his $8.75 million jackpot.

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Get a Video Tour of Michael Jordan’s Home

Check out the video for a look inside the 19-bedroom, 19-bathroom home that is up for auction.

Man Who Overcame Health Problems Rents Special Needs Bike for Free

After defying doctor's odds, David Poppei, manager at Oak Park's Greenline Wheels, rents out a specially-designed bike to those who need it for free.

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