Wonka Bar Popup; Surprise Lights Up Boy's Day: Good News, Illinois

ACROSS ILLINOIS — As the holiday spirit gets brighter, so do the heartwarming stories we're featuring in our weekly good news roundup. This time, we'll learn about a whimsical Wonka-themed popup bar, a Christmas lights surprise and other stories that remind us of all the good there is out there.

Manhattan Boy, 4, Treated To Lights Surprise, 'Magic' Before His Eyes

Firefighters volunteering with the Lights and Ladders Brigade on Saturday decorated the home of Manhattan's Blevins family.

Wonka Bar Holiday Pop Up At On The Rocks In Joliet: 10 Photos

"It took us a full week to decorate," remarked On The Rocks owner Lori Donofrio of her Wonka holiday bar pop up at 1500 Essington Road.

'It's All Them': H-F's Smith Credits Players For 500 Career Wins

Homewood-Flossmoor girls basketball coach Tony Smith says his players have made finding success easier, leaving him to just not mess it up.

Brookfield Zoo: Brown Bear Cubs Make Public Debut

The bears were orphaned in Alaska. A 28-year-old brown bear also lives at the zoo.

Candace Parker, Wife 'Building Roster,' Expecting 3rd Child

Naperville native and WNBA champion Candace Parker is expecting her third child with wife Anna Petrakova.

Want to celebrate someone or something that made you smile? Have a Good News, Illinois, story of your own you'd like us to feature? Email lisa.farver@patch.com