Across Illinois|News|
Illinois Students To Compete In 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee
Thirteen students from Illinois will compete in what amounts to the Olympics of words in Washington, D.C.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
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St. Charles, IL|News|
Illinois Resident With Suspected Hantavirus Tests Negative: Health Officials
State health officials say follow-up CDC testing ruled out a hantavirus infection in the Winnebago County resident.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
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Across Illinois|News|
Check Your Freezer: Recalled Ice Cream Sold In IL May Contain Metal Fragments
The pints and quarts were distributed in 17 states.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|News|
Children's Museum In Oak Lawn Debuts Queen Of Hearts Raffle To Support Play-Based Education
The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn's queen of hearts raffle will be pulled every Thursday at PD's Place. The first drawing is May 28.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|News|
Another Suspect Charged In Shooting That Hospitalized 1 In Evanston
Evanston police arrested another teen suspect in connection with a shooting that took place last month.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|News|
Judge Orders Stop To La Grange Demolition
A neighbor sued over the teardown. A developer plans a 39-unit condo complex.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Tattoo Studio Just A Few Feet Away From Joliet's New Dome Of Unity? City Manager Recommends Approval
On April 16, the zoning board approved a variation request to allow the proposed tattoo studio to be within 1,000 feet of the library.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Zaxby's Restaurant Makes Joliet Latest Expansion: City Council Votes On Proposal
The Department of Public Works has determined that there is sufficient storage on the site and therefore recommends approval.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Joliet's Last Murder, 'She Heard A Statement From Defendant That He Would Go Get His Gun': Prosecutors
Will County Judge Donald DeWilkens has determined that 58-year-old Willis Ellis of Joliet's Nicholson Street must be kept in the jail.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Layoffs Hit Starbucks As Chicago Office Closes
Global coffee chain Starbucks is planning to lay off 300 corporate employees and close some regional offices.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
South Suburban Death Notices, Week Of May 18
South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Highland Park, IL|News|
Catalytic Converter Burglar Targets Work Vehicles: Highland Park Crime Blotter
The crime blotter covers incidents in Highland Park from May 11-18.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL|News|
Family Pets Rescued From Burning Lake Forest Home
Firefighters saved a family's three pets after a fire broke out in the attic of their Lake Forest home.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Replace Longtime Hinsdale Trash Hauler: Village
Another firm proposed lower fees than the current contract. Officials avoided the village's 2023 experience.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Hindale Restaurant Plans New Eatery Next Door
Hinsdale has become more family-driven and children-focused, a restaurant co-owner said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Skokie, IL|News|
Skokie Artist's Mosaic "Hate Has No Home Here" Finishes Skokie Library Residency
Artist Zeeshan Farooq was part of the library's Maker in Residence Program, which invites artists to share their artistic expertise.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
After Driving 96 MPH In 55-Zone, Joliet Motorist Must Be Denied Release Under SAFE-T-Act: Prosecutors
Carlos Almazan, 28, comes from the 300 block of Joliet's Wheeler Road.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Bensenville Golf Theft Case Lingers 4 Years Later
Police suspect nearly $800,000 in questionable refunds were made for private events.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Elmhurst Strangling Suspect's Case Dropped
The man also served time for his role in a 2005 fight that led to a man's death.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Chicago Catholic Cemeteries Hold 2026 Memorial Day Field Masses
Memorial Day Field Masses will be celebrated at Chicago Catholic Cemeteries across Cook and Lake Counties on Monday, May 25.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Joliet Taxpayers On Hook For Over $2 Million: Eric Lurry Federal Lawsuit Settlement Revealed By City
In the summer of 2020, tensions were heightened around Joliet as demonstrators and activists held several protests in Eric Lurry's memory.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|News|
Cop’s Rage Cage Opens | Major Chain Closes Eatery | McDonald’s Names New Stadium: IL Business News
A local pub is shutting down after an unsolved murder, and McDonald's first-ever stadium deal: IL business news.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Ex-Clarendon Hills Manager Gets Job In Smaller Suburb
He was put on leave before the village approved his severance agreement last year.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
