Daylight Saving Time In IL: When To Turn Back The Clocks In 2024

Prepare for shorter days as Illinois prepares to fall back early next month.

State-Of-The-Art Shelter; Directors Land Deal: Good News, Illinois

Lift your spirits with an assortment of the most cheerful stories we could find throughout Illinois Patch this week!

Armed Intruder Held Victim At Gunpoint: Cops | Illinois PatchPM

Prosecutors: Paramedic tried to stage deaths of mom, baby | Powerball win | Jan. 6 jail sentence

Pumpkin Tasting, Birdwatching Cats And A Hungry Doggie: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Family Of 4 Slain: Shocking New Details Released | Illinois PatchPM

Steakhouse illness outbreak | Plot to murder mom, baby | Hero Domino's employees

$2 Million Lottery Ticket Sold In IL

The winner has one year from the date of the draw to claim the prize.

Man Dies After Riot Fest, Jewel-Osco Carjacking: Illinois Weekend

Also: Man's killer still at large, bicyclist dies in hit-and-run, library speaker sparks anger.

Kids' Stabbing Insanity Verdict, Candy Corn Suite, Crimo A No-Show

Smell of weed not probable cause, child support believed to be motive behind mom and baby's death, new charges for fugitive.

Forest Preserve's Fall Take It Outside Challenge Begins Oct. 6

Complete missions to earn prizes with this popular program that features a variety of nature-themed challenges throughout the preserves.

Candy Corn Craze, Shooting Stars Showtime: Good News, Illinois

This week, we celebrate cosmic activity, visit a candy corn-themed hotel room and learn about a project that's saving shorelines.

Draconid Meteor Shower Peaks Over Illinois, Orionids Cue Up

Illinois skies are expected to be clear during the peak.

Pets Living The Life, Gold Medal And Football Daydream: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

'Bare-Chested Bandit' Robs 3 Banks | Illinois PatchPM

Man shot by would-be car thief | $4M lottery ticket sold | Accused child sex abuser on the run for 7 years

Child Finds Slain Mother, Baby Sister | Illinois PatchPM

Teen killed at 'unsanctioned' ISU party | Homeless man beat juvenile: cops | Changes to holiday display years in the making

Fatal Home Invasion, Hate Crime Arrest, 2-Year-Old Shot: IL Weekend

Also: Driver extricated from crash, car stolen at gunpoint, ineffective Taser, man flips tables at Denny's.

Another Real ID Change Could Be Coming: What To Know In IL

Federal officials proposed a new rule that would allow for the REAL ID requirements to be implemented in phases. Here's the latest.

Missing Woman Murdered | Slain Cop's Legacy | Endangered Bee

Suburban grad cast on SNL | Weird Al show | Porn forum scandal | Man charged with child porn also snapped kids at Spirit Halloween: police

Scary Yard Search, Weird Al World Tour, More: Good News, Illinois

Enjoy a little pick-me-up with these uplifting articles from across Illinois in this week's Good News, Illinois roundup.

Woman, 83, Killed By Own SUV | Illinois PatchPM

Boy killed in hate crime | Teen's killer learns sentence | 12-time Olympic medalist teachers swim clinic in suburbs

Dog Fan, TD Celebration And A 'Tuckered Out' Squirrel: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Disease That Kills Deer On The Rise In IL

The number of suspected deaths is in the hundreds, according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

4-Year-Old Abducted | Illinois PatchPM

Fatal fall at hospital | Ambulance with mom, toddler in it hit | Beloved reporter leaving

3 Shot In Bar, Teens Arrested In Bleacher Brawl: IL Weekend

Also: Parent charged after school threat, man found dead at oasis, missing teen, suspect arrested in stabbing.

Buried Child Porn | Burglar Points Gun | Rabid Bat

Tax pro steals from clients | Teacher charged in wife's slaying | Police dog tracks down assailant | Man shoots self outside police station

History-Making Sergeant, More Northern Lights: Good News, Illinois

Take a break from daily stress to enjoy this roundup of the best good news stories in Illinois Patch.

Legs Amputated When Man Jumps From Train | Illinois PatchPM

Rideshare driver sex abuse case | Man takes own life outside police station | Substitute teacher charged with child porn

Harvest Supermoon, Chubby Chipmunk And A Good Day Omen: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

School Shooting Threat Scrawled On Wall | Illinois PatchPM

Woman found shot in car dies | Walmart worker stole $136K: cops | Assault weapon ban lawsuit

Murder Victim Exhumed, Still Unidentified | Illinois PatchPM

Will Michael Jordan's house finally sell? | Hulk Hogan brings Real American Beer to IL | Man follows kids, tries to snatch 6-year-old

Teen Dies After Hitting Tree, Threats Prompt eLearning: IL Weekend

Also: Family issues statement after 2-year-old killed by brother, townhouse fire leaves home uninhabitable, 1 dead of West Nile.

Mass Shooting Defendant Misses Court | Cop Killer Gets Life Sentence

Israeli-Palestinian conflict film won't show | Nurse saves choking student | Man charged with murdering wife | $3M lottery winner

Religious Group Loses Court Fight Over Abortion Law | Illinois PatchPM

Guard says he was fired for being friendly with Palestinian students | Boy brings gun to school | WNV death | Man sexually assaults minor

Mega Corn Maze, Millions For Morris Woman: Good News, Illinois

What could be more cheery than a local woman's multi-million lotto win and the "world's biggest corn maze" opening for the season?

Knife Brandished, Cops Battered Outside School | Illinois PatchPM

End of cash bail reaches 1-year anniversary | Chicago inflation | Man nabbed with "large amount" of drugs| Resident turns 103

Dog Smells The Flowers, Fall In Love And A Smiling Moon: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Film Nixed At Library | Illinois PatchPM

Parish wins appeal in Rome | Art Institute receives $75 million | Ex-cop faces felony DUI charge | Man solicits sex from relative at party

School Nurse Saves Boy Choking On Pizza | Illinois PatchPM

Ex-cop sues Kim Foxx | Person on roof shows fake gun during standoff | Man charged in Labor Day stabbing on CTA Red Line train

Bullet Holes Discovered In Doors Of Mosque | Illinois PatchPM

Coroner ID's woman hit by two cars | Man with child sex abuse videos charged | Illinois Big Lots stores may close

Police Say Boy Killed Brother, Bears Win Season-Opener: IL Weekend

Drive-by shooting injures two, woman fatally hit by cars, man stabbed on CTA Red Line, man kills wife at home.

$1M Mega Millions Ticket Sold In IL, Jackpot Grows To $800M

No one snagged Friday's $740 million jackpot. The next Mega Millions drawing will be held on Tuesday.