Boy, 4, Falls From Window | No More Ribfest | Slain Deputy

Man found dead under car | Buy weed by boat | "How do you still work here?" accused deputy asked | Bears stadium funding "near impossible"

Child Porn Defendant Lived At In-Home Daycare | Illinois PatchPM

Fatal road rage shooting was self-defense | Mom gets new liver | Missing woman's body found

Hall Of Fame House Call, Book Van Moves Forward: Good News, Illinois

In this good news roundup, we learn about Steve McMichael's Hall of Fame house call, a library's outreach van and other uplifting stories.

Child Abducted, 3 Relatives Arrested | IllinoisPatchPM

Sheriff apologizes after Sonya Massey killing | 1 dead, 1 hurt in road rage | Animal cruelty charge after dog's heat death

Flower Power, Walking Into Spiderwebs And Grumpy Bird: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Video Of 4-Year-Old's Fatal Shooting By Police Released | IL PatchPM

$1M lottery win | $495M ruling in baby formula lawsuit | Off-duty deputy killed in gas station shooting

Fatal Fall At Starved Rock, Church In Flames: Illinois News

Also: Fatal crash, townhouse burns, man dies after yacht capsizes.

Lighter Fluid Attack | Accused Deputy's Background | Man Lures Teen

Boat explosion | Girl Scout brings heart to project | No charges in fatal shooting | Local legend dies at 92

Team Knocks It Out Of Park; Project Has Heart: Good News, Illinois

Add some sunshine to your day with these stories of a winning softball team, a dream Girl Scout Gold Award project and more.

Tickets On Sale Now For Summer Blooms Gathering Native Plant Presale

Buy native plants, and enjoy food, live music and beverages all while supporting nature during this Nature Foundation of Will County event.

Girl, 15, Killed By Stray Bullet | Illinois PatchPM

Black bears in 4 IL counties | Man shoots tree trimmer, has standoff with cops | Landlord offered cheap rent for sex

'Chillin' Cat, Farm Squirrel And A Beetle With A Stick: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Black Bear Spotted In 4 IL Counties

People should avoid direct encounters with bears and check their property for food that could attract a bear if one is reported nearby.

IL Woman Illegally Sent Riflescopes To Russia | Illinois PatchPM

Water bead blasters used in e-bike theft | Pritzker for vice prez? | 'Serious' street-racing incident injures 2

Bodycam Shows Deputy Fatally Shoot Unarmed Black Woman | IL PatchPM

Wienermobile crashes, flips | Fuel spill in sewer | Man found dead in pond

Imposter Priest Kisses Chuchgoers, Armed Felon Flees: IL News

Also: A neighborhood rebuilds after a tornado, a pedestrian was fatally hit after exiting her disabled vehicle, "mass graffiti" artist hits.

Everyone is welcome at Four Rivers for All Abilities on July 24

This Forest Preserve event at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon is designed for people of varying abilities.

Rad Mullet, Million-Dollar Jackpot, More: Good News, Illinois

See why one Joliet boy is vying for mullet glory and how one local raffle got to be worth more than $1 million in this good news roundup.

Teens Missing Since April | Anti-White Bias Lawsuit | Hero Teacher

Man dies saving friend | IL in leads Olympic medals | Amazon employee fight leads to shooting | Owl with West Nile

Deputy Kills 'Innocent And Unarmed' Woman | Illinois PatchPM

19 tornadoes confirmed | 7 a.m. booze at golf course nixed | Pregnant woman beaten

Sneaking Up On A Butterfly, Road Crossing And Bee Balms: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Boy, 6, Drowns Trying To Reach Ball In River | Illinois PatchPM

Customer threatens to shoot employee "like Trump" | Man fatally stabbed ex-wife over 30 times: cops | 1 hospitalized in youth center fire

Here’s The Scoop On National Ice Cream Day 2024 Deals In IL

In Chicago, The Museum of Ice Cream is marking the day with an "unforgettable celebration."

The Year's Best Meteor Shower Is Underway In IL: How To See It

The Perseids are definitely worth a trip away from city lights, and in the Chicago area, you don't have to go far.

Museum Building Collapse, Jewel Armed Robbery: IL Weekend

Also: Fatal motorcycle crash, woman stabs man, earthquake.

Road Rage Rampage | Deputy Fatally Shoots Man | No More SAT

Fireworks damage football stadium | Sexual images shared | Suspicious package evacuates festival | Cops offer theory on pastor's death

Man Killed His Brothers Over Property Dispute: Prosecutors | PatchPM

Tenant who dismembered landlord sentenced | 2 girls killed in UTV crash | Fireworks used to start arson fire

Brewery's Big Win, Growing With Intention : Good News, Illinois

See which stories lifted our spirits, brightened our days and teased out our smiles in this week's good news roundup.

Parade Patriotism, Cat's Shadow And Dog Enjoys Fireworks: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Naked Peeping Tom Groped Victim: Cops | IL PatchPM

Missing pastor's body found in river | Brothers killed, 3rd sibling injured | Car explosion

Forest Preserve's Surf-n-Turf Concert Blends Live Music And Kayaking

Head to Monee Reservoir at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, July 13, for some tunes, food truck fare and more.

Woman Stabbed To Death, 3 Jump From Burning Home: IL Weekend

Also: Brothers killed, fleeing driver dies in crash, suspect questioned in homicide, pedestrians killed, swimmer's body recovered.

Mass Shooting Threat | Rolls-Royce Carjacked | Missing In Bahamas

Best BBQ cities | "Justice delayed" for Cooper Roberts | Whole Foods threat | Haunted museum?

Firework Death: Man Killed On July 4 | IllinoisPatchPM

Man shot in road rage incident | Fireworks malfunction cancels show | "Man with rifle" cited

Shelter Hero, Lotto Surprise, More: Good News, Illinois

Read about a massive rescue at an animal shelter, a million-dollar win that someone thought was a mistake and other good news stories!

Friendly Locals, Barbie Caterpillar And A Nut Bar: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Man Recorded Relative In Bathroom, Charged With Child Porn: Cops | PM

Shots fired in home invasion | 12 White Claws, 2 Squishmallows stolen by shoplifter | Fire destroys barn

Water Rescue, Black Healthcare Heroes, More: Good News, Illinois

Let's take a moment to celebrate stories of a daring rescue, a hospital's rich history, a raffle that keeps on rolling and more.

Grisly Murder Details | Jane Doe ID'D | Anti-Biden Shop

Crimo nixes plea deal | Woman disappears during yoga retreat | Walgreens closing stores | Addiction lab named after son

Save Money On Forest Preserve Merch During Fourth Of July Sales Event

Spend $35 at OutsiderThreads.com now through July 5 to get 15% off merchandise. All proceeds go to The Nature Foundation of Will County.