Baby's Arm Broken | Worker Killed By Semi | Road Rage Stabbing

SNL star's visit | 3 charged in postal worker's death | Lawyer who bought teen booze faces suspension | Councilman accused of bullying

16 Inmates, 2 Officers Hospitalized In Crash | Illinois PatchPM

Victims recorded in bathrom | Loose bull | Shooter surrenders after cops wounded near university

Leaf-Peeping Spots, Celebrity Stops, More: Good News, Illinois

Lean into the happy vibes with this week's roundup of good news stories from across Illinois.

State Champs Return, A Seagull Soars And Bench Visitor: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Chicagoland Apple Orchards: Fall 2024 Guide

Check out Patch's annual guide to all the top spots for apple picking in and around the Chicago area.

Man Pulls BB Gun, Yells 'White Power': Cops | Illinois PatchPM

Chilling new details in 'execution style' CTA slayings | Horse dies after hit-and-run | CTA worker shot

Bus Driver Kisses Teen | Coach Admits To Child Porn | Masked Bandit

Kindergartners stranded | Beloved corrections officer dies | Meth use could cost prosecutor his law license | K9 tracks accused DUI driver

'Happy Little' Exhibit, Get Well Cards For K-9: Good News, Illinois

Brighten your day with these stories of a new Bob Ross exhibit, some handmade cards to cheer up a K-9 and other happy little Illinois tales.

Pit Bull's Cruel Death Leads To Felony Charge | Illinois PatchPM

Scooter 'tragedy is coming' | K9 tracks intoxicated driver: cops | NASCAR returns to Chicago

Signs Of Fall, Moon Temple And Grasshopper Hide-And-Seek: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

'Career' Bank Robber Strikes Again: Cops | IL PatchPM

$9.2M lotto win | Package scam | Stolen Corvette

Get 20% off cool nature shirts with OutsiderThreads.com Labor Day sale

All orders include free shipping and all proceeds from sales go to fund conservation and nature education initiatives.

Pics Of Pups Celebrate Dog Day 2024 In Illinois

Illinois Patch readers showed off their pups in honor of National Dog Day.

Upskirt Clothing Store Videos, Fatal Hit-And-Run: IL Weekend

Heat wave, clothing thieves steal thousands, carjackers target victim at ATM, accused identity thief hides near hot tub.

Sex Assault Allegations At Rehab | Amputee Sues City | Mite Bites

Mall shooter feared for life, lawyer says | Accused killer, girlfriend nabbed in manhunt | Kids hurt, mom charged with DUI | Fatal jump

Choir Joins Rockers, Teens Honor Grandpa: Good News, Illinois

A local choir is set to join Foreigner on stage for a special performance in one of this week's Illinois good news stories.

Dad Beat Teen Daughter To Death: Jury | Illinois PatchPM

Suburban teen fatally shot by police | 2 kilos of cocaine sent by mail | Mom gives birth at stoplight

Football On The Menu, Chasing Waterfalls And Deer Family: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Mall Shooting, Trump Parade, 2 Dead In UTV Crash: IL Weekend

Plus: DNC protests, gun pulled after pair kicked out of bar, Blues Brothers Con, more.

Woman Dies In Balcony Fall | Flamingo Chicks | Human West Nile Case

Hate crime defendant needs anger management | Attack on restaurant worker | GOP take heat for abuse cartoon | Deputy chief's not-guilty plea

Public Indecency Against Pole: Cops | Illinois PatchPM

Rabid bat found | Six Flags record-breaking coaster | Woman stabbed in Sam's Club parking lot

Patch Parents: Where To Score Back-To-School Dining Deals And Freebies

Although the end of summer can be a bummer, a number of restaurants are trying to soften the blow with back-to-school​ dining deals.

Fledgling Flamingos, Record-Breaking Ride, More: Good News, Illinois

This week's good news roundup spotlights some newborn flamingos and a new ride at Great America that's set to shatter records.

Bomb Threat Closes Mall | Illinois PatchPM

Shootout arrest | Shirtless trio prompts police response | GOP group slammed for domestic violence cartoon

Gazebo Proposal, Blue Angels And A Garden Visitor: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Forest Preserve Releases Fun New Batch Of Nature-themed T-shirts

Have a crappie day? Are you a fun guy? Want to keep the drinks coming? Then the Forest Preserve has a cool new T-shirt for you!

Child Falls In River, Rescued By Stranger | Illinois PatchPM

Man sent child porn to partner: Cops | Young journalist fatally hit by train | Deputy chief charged with fraud

Teen Dies After ATV Crash | Illinois PatchPM

White teacher's discrimination suit tossed | Woman gets prison for chicken wing theft | Surprise scratch-off leads to $1M win

IL Among Best States To Retire: Ranking

Bankrate determined America’s best and worst states for retirement using dozens of data points across five broad weighted categories.

Missing Toddler Found In Woods, Inmates Ordered Moved: IL Weekend

Also: 3 dead including shooter: cops, stranger approaches kid about carnival, armed man caught after chase, sleeping man rescued from fire.

Man Touched Kids At Waterpark | Shooting On Camera | Violent Robbery

Christkindlmarket returns | $22.5M for wrongful conviction for arson, murder | Teens kick, beat on doors in "challenge" | Stranded sparrow

Times Square Tyke, Lemonade Stand Success: Good News, Illinois

This week, we celebrate a local four-year-old whose photo will be featured in Times Square and a young girl's lemonade stand success.

Masked Strangers Lure Child: Cops | Illinois PatchPM

Jewelry store heist | Gun parts sent disguised as Foreman grills | Pritzker calls for sheriff to resign

Vintage Cars, Colorful Sky And Road Lover: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Man Grabs Girl Walking Dog, Tries To Lure 2nd Child | IL PatchPM

Drowning boy rescued | $900K lotto win | Cyclist killed, hit-and-run driver sought

IL Lottery Player Wins $900,000 In Online Game

The Lucky Day Lotto player had the winning numbers in Sunday’s midday drawing.

Woman Dies After 2 Cars Hit Her, Drive Away | Illinois PatchPM

Train crashes into trailer hauling cars | Arrest made after jeweler robbed, shot twice | Duo charged with child porn

IL Among Best States To Have A Baby: Ranking

Despite its high overall ranking, the Prairie State did come in 48th for childcare centers per capita.

Man Wins $3 Million With IL Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

“I thought I read the ticket wrong. I had the cashier verify it for me and he said, ‘Congratulations!’ " the winner recounted.

Woman Slain, Bullet Hits Headboard, ATV Accident: Illinois Weekend

Also: Human and animal bones found, man and woman shot, police save distraught teen, man exposes self near high school.