In this week s Good News Sunday column, we recap stories about a new mother s gratitude to hospital staffers who saved her life, a Long Grove museum recognized for the world s largest sock monkey collection, and an esteemed Underground Railroad historian receiving a lifetime achievement award.
To recognize their service to Western Illinois University and/or the Macomb community, WIU English Professor Emeritus John Hallwas and the late Tate Lindahl received the 2022 Town & Gown Award and the 2022 Honorary Alumnus Award, respectively, during the annual Town & Gown celebration Nov. 3, hosted by the WIU Alumni Association.