Pilot Dies In Crash, Missing Man Found Dead, Friendly Fire Kills Officer: IL Weekend

Plus: Bride and groom kiss as firefighters battle blaze, couple dies after Jeep crashes into yard, woman still missing four years later.

Student Dies On Campus, 'Child In Distress' Scam, Scabby The Rat Returns: IL News

Plus: Scottish games are back, 3 hurt in crash involving school bus, teens mob suburban street, driver dies after crashing stolen car.

Celebrate Swedish Day, Buy Bueller's Vest...Anyone?...Anyone?: Good News, Illinois

Swedish Day comes to Geneva and a bit of Ferris Bueller memorabilia may make a worthy inVESTment in this week's good news roundup.

5th Child Dies After Day Camp Crash | IL PatchPM

Stray goat | Billionaire makes deal to buy White Sox | Priest blasts parents after mass shooting

A Hidden Newborn Fawn, First Graduating Class And Eye-To-Eye With A Rhino: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Brother Kills Sisters, Ages 10 And 21: Cops | Illinois PatchPM

Murder charges filed in child's heroin death | Your favorite snack returns | Teen attacks 71-year-old woman

Child And Woman Slain, Teen Speaks After Hate Crime, Car Hits House

Also: Motorcyclist dies in crash, town reacts to Trump targeting "sanctuary" cities, shooting victim taken to Loyola.

Stepdad Kills Dog | Bear Spotted In IL | Pope At Sox Park: IL News

Plus: Felon caught with loaded guns, $500K heist, 3 pets die in fire, man dead after shootout with cops.

For The Record; Half-Century Of Heavy Lifting: Good News, Illinois

A local resident hopes to break a record and a powerlifter celebrates 51 years in this roundup of smile-worthy Illinois stories.

IL Lotto Player Wins $1.6 Million Jackpot

The winner snagged the prize by playing the lottery online.

When In Rome, Under The Bridge And Maple Rose: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Child, 5, Fatally Hit In Driveway | Illinois PatchPM

Dangerous flare found in IL after military exercise | Electric scooter death | 'Kick out the clowns' rally

Black Bear Spotted In IL: Tips To Stay Safe

“Once a bear finds a food source, they will likely return, so prevention is key,” according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Newborn Slain, Child Ejected In Crash, Truck Explosion: IL Weekend

Plus: Ex-teacher turns himself in, wrong-way crash injures state trooper, 5 hurt in ambulance crash, YMCA closing, fatal scooter crash.

Toddlers Home Alone | Trans Athlete Sparks Debate | Hot Salsa Felony

Class experiment goes awry | Driver jumps out before train hits truck | Town to seize pope's home | Italian counterfeiting ring

2 Dead After Argument Over Wrong Cheese: Police | Illinois PatchPM

Teens missing | Teacher charged with battery after misconduct investigation | Sir Hiss-A-Lot finds a home in IL

Chicago-Area Community Pools, Splash Pads: 2025 Opening Dates

Here's where you can swim and cool off this summer.

'Divine Dust Storm,' Best Burger, More: Good News, Illinois

Among this week's good news stories are an article about a baseball team clinch victory while squinting through a dust storm.

Save 20% On Forest Preserve Merch With Memorial Day Sale

The sale runs through May 27. The merch line has been expanded with seven new T-shirt designs. Check them out and order today!

2025 Car Shows, Cruise Nights: Illinois Round-Up

Check out all things cars this summer throughout the Chicago area.

Forest Preserve Rolls Out 'Put Your Junk In The Trunk' Campaign

The campaign features a humorous video and a serious message to help prevent vehicle break-ins in the preserves.

Clean Up Crew, Memorial Day Pup And A Dog's Dessert: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Teacher Chokes Student, Another Child Injured In Melee: Reports | PM

Murder mastermind speaks out | Barraco's brawl | Bears moving to 'burbs?

Mom Stabs Son, 7, As He Hides: Police | Illinois PatchPM

Man, 86, and dog die in fire | E-bike crash | Homophobic attack

Truck Plows Into Preschool, 3 Officers Shot: IL Weekend

Plus: Off-duty cop killed, serial killer dies, missing woman found dead, fatal fire, funnel cloud video, wind worsens suburban house fire.

Kids Sickened By Edibles | Pope Home For Sale | Mob Mystery

Plus: "Who wants to fight," man asks cops | Ex-coach faces child porn charges | Return of Star Wars Day | Michael Jordan back on TV

5-Year-Old Shot By 8-Year-Old: IL PatchPM

Rabid bat sparks warning | Mother speaks out after missing woman found dead | Teacher may have shared student photos with pedophiles: Cops

3-Year-Old Drowns In Swimming Pool | Illinois PatchPM

White supremacist prison murder | Masked man jumps in creek | Cop charged in killing wants out of jail

Sheep Looks Around, A Proud Mom And A Colorful Field: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Cockfighting Arrest Nabs Suburban Man | Illinois PatchPM

Baby, mother seriously hurt in crash involving fleeing suspect | House explosion investigation | NFL staffer joins IL university

Road Rage Murder Of College Student: Arrest Made | IL PatchPM

Man found in tent with underage girl | Person dies after fall onto CTA tracks | Stabbing victim arrested

See How Prices In IL Compare As Rate Of Inflation Drops To 4-Year Low

See how inflation impacts costs on staples in Illinois grocery carts.

Someone Won $1.35 Million Playing IL Lotto Online — Could It Be You?

The most recent winner will take home the game’s second-largest jackpot so far.

Stranger Gives Kids THC | Raccoon Shooting | Chase Ends In Fireball

Plus: Shooting snarls traffic, mysterious restaurant fire solved, 1 airlifted after crash, man killed in suburb.

Weapon On School Grounds Leads To Elementary School Arrest: Cops | PM

Plus: 'Dangerous' social media trend | Mayor issues dire warning | Cops want witnesses, video of fatal crash

Polka King Broadway Dreams, Towering Art Pieces: Good News, Illinois

Good news abounds throughout Illinois Patch this week, with stories of local composers with big dreams, a new arboretum exhibit and more.

Chicago Native Becomes 1st American Pope

Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected to be the successor to Pope Francis by the College of Cardinals

Man Killed By Police, Resident Found Dead At Assisted Living | PatchPM

3rd arrest in murder, home invasion | Cop hurt after fleeing driver causes crash | Smash & grabs target vehicles

Illinois Ranks 36th Among The States: Here’s Why

The rankings, which U.S. News first launched in 2017, assess the states across eight categories and 71 metrics.

Man Shoots Gun At Relatives' Car: Cops| Illinois PatchPM

Reality star's felony conviction | Beer truck overturns | Art Institute leader strips on airplane