Officer Kills Driver After Police Say He Was Dragged | IL PatchPM

Violent carjacking arrests | Woman's cart goes up in flames | Officers help save woman

Swan Lake Family, Cloudy Moon And Holding Hands: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Firefighter Hurt In Blaze, Sex Offender Nabbed: IL Weekend

Also: Firefighter hurt battling blaze, IL man killed in Mexico, women shot in drive-by, "you're next," knife-wielding man says.

Poisoning With Rubbing Alcohol, Hate Crime Victim's Lawsuit: IL News

Plus: New Year's babies, drone and dogs deployed for Jewel robbers, NYE lotto win, fundraiser after mom of 2 killed, TikTok school threat

'Mama Is Dead,' Child Tells 911 In Double Slaying | Illinois PatchPM

Uber driver completes trip after car shot up | Inmate found dead in jail cell | Carjacking outside movie theater

Eagle Watching, Memorable Milestones, More: Good News, Illinois

We look back on the last week of 2024 with good news stories about bald eagles, a Marine milestone, lottery wins and more.

IL Lottery Player Rings In New Year With $2.6M Fast Play Win

The lucky winner was playing Fast Play Ultimate Diamond Jackpot on the Illinois Lottery app.

Deer Visit, Rooting for The Blackhawks And 1st Christmas: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Capturing The Beauty Of The State: Best Of IL In Photos 2024

Patch looks back at some of the best reader photo submissions from the past year.

Child Dead In Domestic Incident; Stabbings At Restaurant: IL Weekend

Services set for fallen trooper, fugitive on the lam, fake Facebook scam, former "trusted uncle" pleads guilty to child sex abuse.

Man Kills Sister-In-Law, Mistakes Her For Intruder: Cops | IL PatchPM

"Sick" mall prank mimicked gunfire | Man dies in police custody | Body found in plane wheel well

Undefeated Orators, Survivor Plays Santa: Good News, Illinois

Find comfort and joy in this year's final roundup of our favorite good news stories from throughout Illinois.

Rare Cicadas, Blues Brothers: Stories That Made Us Smile In 2024

With another year coming to a close, we're taking a look at the happy stories of 2024.

$1.15 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot Friday: How To Play In IL

The Mega Millions jackpot will be $1.15 billion in Friday night's drawing. Here's the deadline to buy tickets in Illinois and where.

Morning Visitors, Festive Donkey And Santa's Hedgehog: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Snowy Owl Killed; Kidnapping, Ransom Ends In Arrest: IL Weekend

Also: Man fatally shot, semi rolls onto train tracks, bird flu confirmed, "prank" evacuates mall.

Child Dies Of RSV, Harrowing Condo Fire Survival Stories: IL News

Plus: Far-right influencers says killer targeted him, ballpark rebranding, fatal hit-and-run, unwanted package scam.

Best Breweries, 12 Inflatables Of Christmas: Good News, Illinois

The weather outside is...meh, but these good news articles from across Illinois will lend a spot of merriment and sunshine!

Triple Homicide Suspect Killed Dogs, Was Shot By Cops: PD | IL PatchPM

Burned body found by trail-walker | Bank bandit caught on Pace bus | Santa hat DNA nabs robbery suspect

A Boar's Head, Stocking Kitty And A Pretty New Bow: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Serial Killer Scam Spreads On Social Media | Illinois PatchPM

Plane's emergency landing | Body found near trail | Charges dropped against cop

Woman Bites Cop, 'Batman Don't Plead Guilty': IL Weekend

Also: Fatal hit-and-run, fire chief gone after 4 months, ex indicted in doctor's murder, accused carjackers arrested.

Cannabis Giardiniera, Chili's Locations Closing: IL Business News

Plus: Will Sweat Lodge be allowed, Walgreens sale, brewery wins award.

Child Sex Sting Nets 6, MJ's Mansion Finally Sells: Illinois News

Plus: Stalker captured, child migrant labor, Illumination recognized, expressway murders solved, "Christmas Vacation" superfan.

Lewd Photos Sent To Teen | Illinois PatchPM

Kidnapping arrest | Bald eagles here to stay | Damning findings about local police department

Football Holiday, Ga-Ga For Griswold: Good News, Illinois

Two new holidays and a man's glowing obsession with the Griswolds are just some of the good news articles we spotlight this week.

Grinch Steals Motorcycle, Holiday Train And Mugwhy Bond: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Body Found Matches Missing 82-Year-Old | Illinois PatchPM

Threats against Obama, Biden | Teen girl missing 2 weeks | Sexual advance allegations spark lawsuit

Girl, 15, Stabbed By Another Teen Girl: Police | Illinois PatchPM

Staffer hospitalized after opening mail | Exploding garbage truck video | Cold case featured on TV show

Exploding Garbage Truck, Pastor Killed In Crash: Illinois Weekend

Plus: Notorious white supremacist arrested, school official charged with swindling mother, fatal I-88 crash, home inspector flees shooter.

Special Cemetery Deer, Route 66 Relic Return: Good News, Illinois

This week, we learn about how one town fell in love with a deer with a crooked antler and how another town reclaimed a bit of history.

Man's Body Found Floating In River, Special Cemetery Deer: IL News

Plus: K9s track missing people in cold, "Home Alone" house gets new nod, Venezuelan gang, ex-Bears player quits.

3 Dead In Mass Shooting, 5 Hurt | Illinois PatchPM

Cocaine on I-80 | Lambs die in barn fire | Man flashes replica gun

Cat Loves Christmas, Squirrel On Man's Head And Big Eyes: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Save 20% On Forest Preserve Online Merchandise Through Dec. 8

Visit OutsiderThreads.com to order. Use promo code HOLIDAY20. All proceeds benefit The Nature Foundation of Will County.

Detective Fatally Shot, Road Rage Slaying: Illinois News

Plus: $45K holiday decor theft, street racing death, hit-and-run driver flees into home, home invasions, Thanksgiving box cutter attack.

Dog In The Leaves, 'Marty' The Deer And A Frosty Morning: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Shooter Mapped Jewish Sites Before Attempted Slaying | IL PatchPM

Romance scammer gets 10 years | Dad wants out of jail after child's death | Man caught on camera in home invasion, sexual assault

Suspect Takes Life, Priest Prompts Police Investigation: IL Weekend

Plus: Firefighter hurt when semi hits fire truck, county official flaunts status, restaurant owner hit and killed.

New Costco Could Open, State's 10 Best Restaurants: IL Business News

Plus: Bacteria in toothpaste, new Italian eatery celebrated, diagnosis prompts store sale, coffee chain opens 1st Illinois location.