3 Children Die In House Fire; Sex Trafficking Sting: IL Weekend

Plus: Fake water department contractor, dine and dash leads to hit-and-run, home confinement after deadly hit-and-run.

Sex Offender Snapping Pics, Skeletal Remains ID'd: Illinois News

School librarian fired after misconduct allegation | Bullet found in sheriff's driveway | Beloved magician dies | Tribal land returned

Child Sexual Assault Allegations For Corrections Officer | IL PatchPM

Gamer scammed out of money | Fight fascism rally | Noise complaint leads to gun, drug arrest

Singers Make History, Seniors Make Memories: Good News, Illinois

We spotlight a local high school's a cappella group celebrating a history-making milestone and other stories that made our hearts sing.

Toddler Dies At Daycare, Parents File Lawsuit | Illinois PatchPM

Pedestrian's death linked to road rage | Dog trainer faces felonies | Could cold case have been solved sooner?

'Laverne and Shirley,' Chicagohenge And Mystery Bird: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Winning $344M Mega Millions Lottery Ticket Sold In IL

The big win comes on the precipice of changes being implemented to the Mega Millions draw in Illinois.

Fight For REAL ID Appointments Intensifies In IL

A new supercenter in Chicago has also been added to help serve demand.

Skeletal Human Remains Found In Missing Woman's Submerged Car | PM

Victim insulted shooter's leather pants, cops say | Roller rink family fight prompts police response | Mayor candidate accused of assault

Heroes Who Serve: 5 First Responders Keeping Illinois Safe

Patch and T-Mobile are spotlighting local EMTs, firefighters and police officers who are making a difference in their communities.

Child Found Dead In Pool; Postal Workers Rally | Illinois PatchPM

Bullet found in sheriff's driveway | Roller rink dispute | Candidate investigated for ethics | Housekeeper steals nursing home resident's ID

6 Illinois Towns Ranked Among Best Places To Live In America

Niche analyzed thousands of communities to create this year's list of the best places to live, including these spots in Illinois.

1 Dead In House Fire; Horrific Crash Charges: Illinois Weekend

Plus: Family of missing woman worried, duo robs store with knife, $600K lottery ticket, 3 shot at house party, man faces charges in 3 towns.

Police Revenge Porn, Malnourished Dogs Saved: Illinois News

Plus: Car falsely reported stolen in fatal hit-and-run, cops fatally shoot battery suspect, teacher investigated over photos, crypto scam.

Rewarding Horizons; Student Spells Success: Good News, Illinois

Smile with these good news stories of sobriety milestones, spelling bee success and drag queen dreams.

Chainsaw Nursing Home Attack Video Released | IL PatchPM

Pilot error, sun glare contributed to near miss at Midway | Boss screamed, asked why during fatal attack | Protesters shut down town hall

Man Found Dead On Trail | Illinois PatchPM

Reckless homicide charges after 2 die in crash | $3.5M settlement after school sexual assault allegations | Tesla vandalism

Boy, 6, Dies In ATV Crash; Child's Skull Fractured | Illinois Weekend

Plus: 5 hurt in 'whiteout conditions' crash, candidate says wife was harassed, man tries to disarm cop, more.

2 Dead After Swerving To Avoid Deer, Measles Threat Emerges: IL News

Burglary crew terrorizes 'burb, IL fugitives caught, 2 men die in fire, Ravinia lineup, cop leaves gun at courthouse.

Clogged Plane Toilets Send Flight Back To O'Hare | IL PatchPM

Pi day deals | Man shot outside O'Hare | Casino "hostage" situation was sex dispute

Cinderella Sings, Cheap Burgers And An Eagle Nest: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Dad Lets 2-Year-Old Drive: Cops | Illinois PatchPM

Woman fatally shot in face by security guard | Immigration fraud charges | Woman killed outside Walmart

Ex-Boyfriend Charged In Murder, Man Shot By Secret Service: IL Weekend

Also: Man slain, no arrests; townhouse fire displaces residents; 2 arrested in police chase.

100 Bodies Found In Trailers, Mom Leaves Tots To Play Slots: IL News

PE teacher under investigation, business owner dead in burning building, witness tackles assailant, murder conviction overturned.

Daylight Saving Time Begins: When To Change Your Clocks In IL

Daylight saving time is here. This is what Illinoisans can do to cope with the time change and avoid drowsy driving.

IL Voters 'Overwhelmingly' Reject Proposed Flag Redesign

Illinois residents cast more than 385,000 votes on whether to keep the state's "seal on a bedsheet" or adopt a new flag.

Kids 'Mean Business,' Ice Cream Shop Sweetens: Good News, Illinois

This week's good news articles shine a spotlight on young entrepreneurs, a century-old ice cream shop and other local happenings.

Mass Shooter Signs Trump's Name To Guilty Plea | Illinois PatchPM

Woman fatally hit by sheriff's car | Man sentenced for kidnapping ex-girlfriend | Mom wants to take back guilty plea in baby's murder

A Fox Denning, Waiting To Bat And Silhouette Of A Shack: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Halloween Candy Pipe Bomb Defendant Wants Out Of Jail | IL PatchPM

Prison in wife's crash death | 2024 paczki prices amid bird flu | Racist graffiti prompts shop closing

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Teens Die of Carbon Monoxide, 2 Dead After Car Hits House: IL Weekend

Plus: Missing wedding guest caused fatal house explosion, self-defense in fatal shooting outside bar, man found dead at home.

Man Killed Girlfriend, Her Son; Shaken Baby Case Nets Prison: IL News

Plus: 'Belligerent' principal, sheriff runs for governor, alcohol involved in fatal skid steer accident.

Ex-Scout Leader Sexually Abused 10 Minors: Prosecutors | IL PatchPM

Hate crime murder verdict | Carrie Bradshaws's wedding dress — for $19 | Worker who was electrocuted survived cancer

Hurt Eagle Saved; Teacher Shares Power Of Poetry: Good News, Illinois

The story of an injured eagle on the road to recovery is just one of the Patch good news articles we hope will make your spirit soar.

Camouflaged Owl, Friendly Fox And Spring Sports Begin: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Sailor Plotted Attack On Naval Base | Illinois PatchPM

Fleeing driver bails out of vehicle before it crashes | Garbage truck explosion's cause | Man emailed shooting threat to Pritzker, cops say

Son Kills Mother With Sledgehammer: Police | Illinois PatchPM

Injured bald eagle saved | 2nd pedestrian killed by train in 24 hours | "The landlord is killing my baby"

Foiled Valentine's Jewelry Heist, No More Property Taxes?: IL News

Also: Swatters call daughter, claim to be holding man for ransom; beloved "remarkably rotund beaver;" rock star coming to local fest.

Teen Girl Stabbed In Fight, 17-Year-Old Arrested | Illinois PatchPM

54 dogs abandoned in animal cruelty case | Hero bus driver helps freezing boy | Man says shelter held dog hostage