There's No Way This Video Won't Make You Happy

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.

A Father's Priceless Reaction to Son's Report Card

Every parent should have this much joy at report card time. Check out this amazing video.

Baby Dolphin Born at Brookfield Zoo

Tapeko, a 31-year-old dolphin at the Brookfield Zoo, gave birth to a 40-pound, 3.5-foot male dolphin calf on Wednesday, Oct. 16, the Chicago Zoological Society announced Thursday.

Wife Honors Husband by Discussing His Suicide, Helping Others

Mike Pikowski was an Oak Park businessman who was an active parent volunteer and a “dynamic, outgoing and fun guy.” He also had a mental illness, his wife Jennifer Pikowski said.

Despite his efforts to manage his depression, he fell victim to it and took his life on January 30. He was 41. He would have turned 42 on Monday.

Explorer, Film Star Recounts Trek to North Pole

Keith Heger, or Morton Grove, explains how he made a two-month trek over the mostly-frozen Arctic Ocean to the North Pole for the centennial of Admiral Peary's achievement. It was made into a movie.

Dead Serious About Real Estate? Buy Near a Cemetery

In a Halloween-inspired query, Redfin checked to see how homes near cemeteries sell.