Route 66 Kicks, Supernatural Pizza, More: Good News, Illinois

This week, good news didn't just pop up in Illinois. It biked, it vroomed, it waddled like a dozen rescued ducklings. Check out our favorite good news stories from Patch towns across the state. We hope they move you.

Guy The Cat Reunited With Owner After 3 Years Missing

The orange cat went missing nearly three years ago near Fox Valley Mall in Aurora.

Evergreen Park YA Author Finds The Hidden Magic Within Real World In First Adult Urban Fantasy Novel

Zachary Jeffries will celebrate the launch of his first adult novel, 'Evil Eye & Pizza Pie' Saturday, May 30, at Bookies in Beverly.

Scott Slocum's New Book, 'The Great American Road Trip Route 66 Adventures:' Here's How To Get Your Copy

Scott Slocum has been radio host of Slocum in The Morning on WJOL AM-1340 for many years. He shares his experiences traveling on Route 66.

Preschool Director Climbs Into Storm Drain To Save Ducklings

The mother of the ducklings helped Westminster Preschool Director Lisa Plassman find where the baby ducks had gone.

‘The Hardest Thing I Could Think Of’: North Shore Man To Bike Route 66 Solo

Rory Perlow plans to ride 2,200 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica while raising money for youth mental health.

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