Beating In School Bathroom: 2 Boys Face Felonies | Illinois PatchPM

Chihuahua, postman form unlikely friendship | Man shoots at cops after making threats at business: police | Vape ban heads to IL Senate

Temple At Night, 3 Little Owls And Stunning Sunset: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Hero Police Dog Injured Apprehending Suspect | Illinois PatchPM

Riley Fox's killer 'could not live with magnitude' of crime | School 'downplaying' fight that left boy unconscious: mom | Bank robbery

Man Drowns After Canoe Flips | Illinois PatchPM

Stolen puppy returned | 2 dead in fire | High school fights concern parents

Shop Forest Preserve's New OutsiderThreads.com Site, Get 20% Off

Support The Nature Foundation of Will County by buying nature-themed apparel. The 20% off sale runs through March 14. So, stock up today!

Trump Kicked Off Ballot | Save Gemini Giant | 11 Tornadoes Reported

Holocaust sticker snafu | Walgreens to sell abortion pill | Plainfield Fest Returning | Woman shoots boyfriend during break-up

'Dear' Friends, Historic Windmill And Waterfall Turtle: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

IL Woman Murdered In Germany | Church Fights To Survive | Mall Closing

School custodian charged in fight | Abuse to not provide gender-affirming care? | Raid nets child porn arrest | Another TopGolf gun arrest

Pup Pulled To Safety, Deputy Coroner Blazes Trail: Good News, Illinois

This week, we shine a spotlight on a dog who was saved from an icy lake and a woman who became Joliet's first black female deputy coroner.

Accused Killer's Plea Deal Nixed | Illinois PatchPM

Mongo on the mend | 115 mph chase | Burglar "acting suspiciously": cops

Perfect Landing, Trumpet Toddler And Running Tree: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Children Drowned As 'Pawns' In Dad's Revenge Scheme | Illinois PatchPM

Convicted bank robbers strike again | Negligence lawsuit in hospital CEO's death | Fireworks ignite home, teens charged

Sex Offender Photographs Kids | Wig-Wearing Bandits? | Child Stabbed

Lovelorn lotto winner | ShotSpotter axed after deaths | 2nd deadly fire at truck stop | Israeli defense photo compared to "Nazi swastika"

Big Milestones For Route 66, Girls' Flag Football: Good News, Illinois

This week, we celebrate good news stories from across Illinois that include historic moments for girls' flag football and Route 66.

Doggie In Window, Hawk Along Trail And Goose Touchdown: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Car Dealer Slain After Test Drive: Family | Illinois PatchPM

Human trafficking victims rescued, woman charged | IL Super Bowl champ played with torn UCL | Chiropractor assaulted patient: cops

Man 'Permanently Disfigured' In Attack By Woman | Illinois PatchPM

Teacher dies after medical emergency at school | Figure skater sexually assaulted at suburban sportsplex: lawsuit | Sleeping woman assaulted

Mongo Makes Hall Of Fame, Escaped Horses Saved: Good News, Illinois

Add some cheer to your day with these good news stories about Bears legend Steve McMichael, a local horse rescue and more.

Fatal Handsaw Accident | Bowling Alley Shooting | Man Kidnapped

$100K stolen from elderly patient | Horses' safe escape | Illinois-born brothers taken during raid on Gaza shelter | Winter Classic coming

Fly Like An Eagle, Beautiful Friends And Cold Morning: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Mass Shooting Victims Honored At Vigil | Illinois PatchPM

Not guilty in bar brawl death | "Do me a favor" scam | Uber driver attacked

'Deviant Degenerate' Sentenced In Child Sex Abuse Case | IL PatchPM

Michael Jordan championship shoe auction shatters record | Man shoots intruder | Missing woman found, arrested

Mass Killer's Girlfriend Charged | Secret Cyberattack | Student Death

Could Trump still be booted from ballot? | Sex offender arrested again | Grooming suspect worked for school | 14-year-old collapses, dies

Body Of Missing Man Found Months Later | Illinois PatchPM

Stabbed in face during bar fight | Naked livestream | Cows on the loose

Fox River Grove Neighbor's Big Game Snack Recipe: Bacon Dates

Your neighbors are sharing their favorite game day recipes. Here is one for bacon dates.

Eating Berries, Horse Kisses And First Snowman: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Grenade Found In Condo, Building Evacuated | Illinois PatchPM

Weed-infused wings | 6 hospitalized due to "unknown substance" | Will Woodstock Willie predict an early spring?

Car Crashes Through House, Jolting Sleeping Woman Awake | IL PatchPM

Police K-9 fatally shot | Name a litterbox after your ex | Muslim student attacked

2023 Federal Income Tax Returns: 5 Things IL Taxpayers Need To Know

It's tax time again. Here are the basics, from figuring out your tax bracket to how to get an extension.

Illinois In Path Of Totality For The Great American Solar Eclipse

For the second time in seven years, Illinois will be at the centerline of totality when the moon's shadow sweeps across the state April 8.

Rat Hole Wedding | Door Dashing Deputy | Exotic Pet Ban

'Defective mansion' for Cubs owner | Signup sheet to house migrants | Airbnb 'unsettles' neighbor | Convicted cop

Man Fatally Hit By 2 Cars | Illinois PatchPM

Good Samaritan 'wracked with guilt' | School bus hits 3 houses | Restaurant closing after 55 years?

Science Stars Shine, Pizzeria Marks 48 Years: Good News, Illinois

Learn about young scientists who excelled in a local competition, a pizzeria that celebrated nearly 50 years in business and more.

Four Rivers Hosts Wedding Open House On Feb. 3

Shopping for an eco-friendly wedding venue that is nestled in nature? Register now for the open house to learn more about this popular site.

Grandson Skates, Comfortable Cat And A Stunning Sundog: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Boy, 2, Dies In 'Accidental' Shooting | Illinois PatchPM

U of I student dies | Witness shot | Chicago's Puppy Bowl contestants

Bugging Out: Billions Of Cicadas From 2 Broods To Arrive In IL

The state will see a crossover of broods of cicadas, which could reach the billions in a synchronized event that hasn't happened since 1803.

5 Dead From Cold | RIP Rat Hole | Pizza Driver Robbed

Man charged with murder in near-decapitation | Mass shooting PTSD firing | New home for White Sox? | Parole 6 years after killing brother

Diving Right In, Sisters Blaze Trails: Good News, Illinois

Frigid temps won't stop one man from diving in soul-first, and sisters get nods for their accomplishments in this week's good news roundup.

Girl, 12, Hit By Car After Running From Crash | Illinois Patch

Body found at Metra station | Cop called "terrorist" wins $475K lawsuit | Fire at animal shelter