Skating 'Across The Pond', Jazzing Things Up: Good News, Illinois

Local ice skaters are going to Sweden, a basketball team achieved a four-peat, and other uplifting stories made us smile this week.

Ski Jumper, Snowman's Nose And The Rehabbing Snake: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

ER Doctor Stabbed In Chest | PatchPM

Girl brought gun to school | Rent MJ's house | Snowy footprints foil burglar

$1 Million Lotto Ticket Sold To Online IL Player

The winner purchased a Lotto ticket online that matched all six numbers in the Monday drawing.

Check Out The Hot Winter Sale On Cool Forest Preserve Merch

Buy one T-shirt and get another 50% off through Feb. 28 at OutsiderThreads.com. Proceeds benefit The Nature Foundation of Will County.

Cop Killed On Way To Work, Sextortion Arrest: IL Weekend

Also: Retired priest faces sex abuse allegations, wedding guest missing after explosion, patient carjacks woman outside hospital.

Ravinia Getting $75M In Renovations, Boil Orders | Illinois PatchPM

Churches closing, others merging | Over $137K in jewelry stolen | Snow returns before the cold | Cheerleaders win sixth state title

Massey Family Awarded $10M | Man Threatens IL Rep | Madigan Guilty

Man sexually assaulted family | Plane forced to return to O'Hare | School buses targeted | Canned tuna recall

Big Dream, Big Game; Love From Neighbors: Good News, Illinois

This week, we celebrate good news stories that include a teen's trip to the Super Bowl and a neighborhood that's giving a family some love.

Pritzker Says IL Cannabis Sales Exceeded $2B | Illinois PatchPM

Officer fatally struck | Child sex abuse charges | Kelly's convictions upheld | Cartel affiliate indicted | Lawmakers react to House Budget

Correctional Officer, 22, Fatally Struck Walking Along IL Highway

Friends, family, and law enforcement are mourning the loss of Correctional Officer Dylan Bellamy.

Madigan Verdict, Plane Forced To Return To O'Hare | Illinois PatchPM

Freight train derails in Chicago | Joann Fabric and Craft stores closing | CTA service disruptions continue | Child sex abuse lawsuits filed

Recording Devices Found In School Bathrooms | Illinois PatchPM

Home invasion suspects | Patron attacks bartender | $10.4M winning lottery ticket sold locally | Tuna recall

Trump Pardons Blagojevich | Illinois PatchPM

Missing man found dead | Influenza rates remain high | Lexus collides with school bus | Convicted felon pleads guilty

I-80 Wreck, Former Bears Coach Dies: IL Weekend

Plus: Charges announced in 7-Eleven attempted robbery, criminal target school buses, Lunar New Year parade in Chinatown, Grocery sales tax.

Alleged Prostitution Shuts Down Massage Parlor | Illinois PatchPM

Arson charges in Crest Hill | $1.7B IL gaming tax revenue | 7-Eleven armed robbery | 2nd man dies from Tesla crash

ID Of Woman Remains Mystery | Fugitive Bridegroom | Avian Flu Risk

'Vicious' murder | Goudie joins NBC 5 | Pritzker says no state jobs for rioters | Gun seizures at Illinois airports | Boy still missing

Heart-Stitched Seams And Super Bowl Dreams: Good News, Illinois

The groundhog may have prognosticated six more weeks of winter, but we've got some Illinois stories to brighten your day!

Deadly Police Shootout, Dog Killer Sentenced: IL Weekend

Plus: Child pornographer arrested again, plane hits airport tug, Taco Bell robbery.

Groom Captured In Bride's Murder, Sister Finds Slain Brother | IL News

Guilty plea in dog torture death | Star Wars Day relocated | Caregiver charged after patient burned | Relative stabbed

Famous Exorcist Priest Surrenders To Cops | Illinois PatchPM

Chickens, sheep die in barn fire | Man found dead in burning car | 2 shot at cemetery

All Signs Point To Sausage; Nursing Program Nod: Good News, Illinois

Warm up with local stories about the positive impact of success, kindness and Italian sausage in this week's Good News, Illinois roundup.

Horse Enjoys Snow, Colorful Sky And World's Largest Moth: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Dad's Murder Outside Middle School Unsolved 8 Years Later | IL PatchPM

Sheriff sniper not charged in fatal shooting | Missing IL woman found dead in another state | Broccolii listeria recall

3 Stabbed At Party, 50-Acre Fire Burns: IL Weekend

Plus: Local grads killed in downstate crash, "hidden fire" causes serious damage, driver killed in rollover.

Hospital Roof Death, Teens Charged In Stomping Of Coyote: IL News

Also read: Craigslist harasser sends beheading video, 2 charged after dog dies, daycare worker accused of putting child in trash can.

Snowy Dog Noses, Confusing Signs And Cloudy Moonlight: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Woman, 88, Dies Of Cold Exposure | IL PatchPM

Car crashes into house | Relatives tipped cops off to accused killer | Violent false arrest allegations

81-Year-Old Kills Wife, 3 Dead In Crash: IL Weekend

Plus: Mystery boom alarms residents, man shoots at repo men, blaze battled in freezing cold, deputy slain on vacation.

Child Abducted In Stolen Car, Mom Left Toddler Home Alone: IL News

Plus: racist meme shared by judge, teens stomp coyote pup, online date has bad ending, advocates prepare for mass deportations.

Dead Man Found In Pizzeria | IL PatchPM

'Keep the change' on 'Home Alone' house | Security guard stabbed after HS basketball game | Embattled treatment center closes

Cheeseball Caper, Compassionate Career: Good News, Illinois

See why a cheeseball jug, a decades-long career and a prom dress giveaway made it into our roundup of the state's best good news stories.

Snowy Owl In Flight, Holding A Cloud And A Lonely Icicle: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Coyote Hit By Plane At O'Hare | PatchPM

Crumbling courthouse | Mom speaks out after violent carjackers flee with toddler | Digital driver's licenses for Apple users only

Here's How Much It Costs To Raise A Child In IL

Debating between having a child or adopting a dog? Here's a cost analysis comparing the cost to raise each.

Girl, 10, Dies Of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning | Illinois PatchPM

Officer yanks coyote through Aldi | Dead geese explained | Dog-walker hit by car

Get Healthy, Win Prizes; Join Forest Preserve's Be A Trailblazer 2025!

Participants will complete nature-themed missions to build healthy habits and qualify to win $10,000 in randomly awarded prizes.

Deer Freed From Jug, Trooper Seriously Hurt In Crash: IL Weekend

Plus: Driver flees crash, abandons car; shots fired after car alarm goes off; child left alone in car; man shoots ex's brother.

Dog's Dramatic Rescue, Man's Death Has ISP Seeking Answers: IL News

Plus: Ex-health dept chief's ethics violations, man who shot 3 people back in jail, workers electrocuted, charges in family members' deaths.

Two-Time Trophy Triumph; Huskies Make History: Good News, Illinois

In this week's good news roundup, we celebrate a slew of high school sports milestones from throughout Illinois.