ACROSS ILLINOIS — Even when it's gloomy outside, you can find sunshine in someone else's smile. That becomes apparent in this week's Good News, Illinois Roundup. We'll follow the story of a boy with autism who inspired continued acts of kindness, a local business who is giving opportunities to people who were in prison and other inspirational articles that will make readers wonder what happened to the bad mood they thought they were in.

Illinois Boy, 9, Bangs Gong To Ring In Autism Awareness Month

Maddox Yates-Benter, 9, who is on the autism spectrum, rang the gong at BD's Mongolian Grill to herald the start of Autism Awareness Month.

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