Bakery Rises To New Challenge; Swiftie Night Set: Good News, Illinois

ACROSS ILLINOIS — The "Tortured Poets Department" just might have stolen some of the spotlight this week. But we're coming in full force with upbeat odes to an upcoming Swiftie night, the boons of some local businesses and other good news stories.

Baby Ducks Saved From Storm Drain By Geneva Firefighters, Police

Two of the ducklings were more stubborn in exiting the drain, but ultimately all five were reunited with their mother and siblings.

Flair With Hair Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary In Chicago Ridge

An old-school beauty parlor in Chicago Ridge gets a second life as Flair With Hair with a ribbon cutting, raffles & more Thursday, April 18.

Student 1st Senior Girl Scout To Earn Gold Award At ICN

The squirrel nest boxes that Esra Agun built for the award-winning project are already helping shelter squirrels at Willowbrook Wildlife.

Swiftie Night, Ghostbusters Night, 10 Nights Of Fireworks: Slammers

All fans named Taylor or Travis will receive free entry into the ballpark with valid ID shown for a ticket at the Slammers Box Office.

'Always Been The Plan': Hewn Bakery Plans Third Location In Former Coin Shop In Winnetka

The Evanston-based artisanal breadmaker is baking up plans to open a second satellite location, having expanded to Libertyville last year.

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