$1M Winning Ticket 'Huge News' In Tiny Illinois Town Of 1K

The winning MegaMillions ticket was sold at a local convenience store in Mitchell, which sits on the Illinois border near St. Louis.

Selling Snow Cones, A Silly Pony And Sledding Siblings: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

'Suitcase Killer' Sentenced Again In Mom's Death | Illinois PatchPM

Illegal weed drive-thru | Restaurant closes after 30 years | University VP takes own life

Forest Preserve's 2024 Take It Outside Challenge Launches Jan. 21

This year's challenge is divided into four seasons. Download the free Goosechase app to begin completing missions and earning points.

3 Cold-Related Deaths Reported Amid Dangerous Temperatures | PatchPM

Couple found dead in home | Frigid temps don't deter Great Lakes jumper | Nursing home to close after fatal attack

Rat Hole | R Kelly's House Sale | Child's Death Results In Charges

Man assaulted 92-year-old | Autopsy reveals details in missing teen's death | $100M Verizon settlement | Grain tower rescue

Meaningful Mugs, 'Rat Hole' Uproar: Good News, Illinois

Read about a man dealing who spurred a "rat hole" uproar, a woman who makes mugs with meaning, and other uplifting stories.

Snow Much Fun, Being Nosy And Cuteness Meter: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Skull Found Behind Wall Could Be ID'd After 45 Years | IL PatchPM

Accused parade shooter in segregation | Man demands ride in snowplow, climbs in after being told no | Student assaulted by classmate: suit

Forest Preserve Seeks Landscape Architect, Construction Manager

Resumes will be accepted until the positions are filled. Visit the Employment Page at ReconnectWithNature.org for more information.

Kids Hurt In Mom's DUI Crash | Hero K-9 Punched | Shortstaffed Jail

Man charged with infant son's murder | Woman dies in semi crash | Masks required by some hospitals | Police probe prompts resignation

Scout Honors Vets, Restaurant Reopens: Good News, Illinois

Get your weekly dose of smiles with our roundup of our favorite good news articles in Illinois.

$100M Verizon Settlement Could Mean $100 For Some IL Customers

See how to cash in on a class action settlement involving Verizon.

Baby Shot, 2 Women Dead In Domestic Incident | IL PatchPM

Coaches resign after complaint | Route 66 landmark vandalized by owner: cops | Hate crime over trash can dispute

Holiday Cheer, A Tender Moment And Cat In The Tree: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

What’s Going On With REAL ID? Things To Know In IL

The deadline for obtaining a REAL ID is still more than a year away, giving Illinois residents time to decide if they actually need one.

Toddler, 2 Adults Rescued From Pond Crash | Illinois PatchPM

Man speaks out after "Christmas miracle" rescue | Pedestrian killed after chain-reaction crash | High school hockey player sues

Shop New Year's sale to get 15% off online Forest Preserve merch

Order nature-themed merchandise at a discount through Jan. 5. Proceeds from all sales benefit The Nature Foundation of Will County.

2023 Top Stories: A Look Back At Illinois’ Biggest Stories

It was a year of political turmoil, shocking crimes, business comings and goings and also wild weather in Illinois — plus some good news.

Babysitter Stabbed 2 Little Girls: Cops | Illinois Patch

Illini player charged with rape, suspended | Fatal stabbing at Burger King | Dad shoots man who beat daughter: police

Powerball Jackpot Grows To $760M For Saturday Drawing: Illinois Odds

No one matched all of the numbers in Wednesday's drawing, but the odds of winning big this weekend are about 1 in 292 million.

Christmas Window, Dusk Hunt And Sticky Snow On The Trees: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Dancin' Ditkas, Heroes Gift Boots: Stories That Made Us Smile In 2023

PLUS: A skydiving senior, quick-thinking gymgoers, firefighters saving a Swiftie's day. Check out 17 stories that made us smile in 2023.

IL Minimum Wage Workers Will See Bump In Pay Starting Next Week

Illinois' minimum wage rate will move to $14 per hour beginning on Monday but workers in Chicago have to wait until July to see an increase.

Son Killed Mom Over Life Insurance Dispute: Prosecutor | PatchPM

Deepfake porn law | Man kills brother on Christmas: cops | Migrant crisis: Another town asks residents to report coach buses

Illinois Family Accidentally Buys $13,000 In Disney+ Gift Cards For Family Vacation

They weren't sure what to do, but after Coston made a TikTok about the ordeal, she got some people's attention and it got resolved.

E.coli Sickens Students | Roads Not For Cyclists | Blind Witness

Bus driver's failed murder-for-hire plots | Nurse tampered with morphine | Buses carrying migrants banned | Hospital frees inmate

Home Alone Pizza Popup, Senior Soiree, More: Good News, Illinois

Ring in the holidays with our Good News, Illinois roundup, which features a Little Nero's Pizza popup, a senior holiday soiree and more.

Cocaine Contributed To Fatal Crash: Cops | Illinois PatchPM

Accused shooter's dad declares bankruptcy | 3 charged after woman stabbed, set on fire | Vape shop staff illegally sold weed

Lake Sunrise, Hungry Coyote And An Eagle Visits The Zoo: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Car Plows Into Home, Woman Charged With DUI | Illinois PatchPM

Conviction based on blind witness overturned | Costco carjacking | Bank burglar answers phone

Teen Swimmer Dies After Stroke | Illinois PatchPM

10 sickened at golf club | Slain woman previously reported accused killer for violence | Boy's body found in burning car

Dad Who Killed 3 Kids Pleads Guilty | Shot 5 Times Over Basketball

Bear cubs make debut | IL NAACP head suspended after racist remarks | Ex-inmates get state IDs | 71-year-old guilty in strip club scheme

Wonka Bar Popup; Surprise Lights Up Boy's Day: Good News, Illinois

A Wonka-themed popup bar, a holiday surprise that lit up a young boy's day and other cheerful tales are just some of this week's good news.

Pregnant Woman Slain, Arrest Made | Illinois PatchPM

NAACP leader calls migrants "like savages" | 44 years in teen's stabbing death | Police used taser before fatally shooting man: mayor

Sunset Deer, Colorful Mansion And Snow Paw: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Loaded Gun Found In Student's Backpack | Illinois PatchpM

Elk killed on I-55 | Accused parade shooter to defend himself | Child porn arrest a year after child sex abuse charges

Pond Searched After Teen Vanishes On Way To Party | IL PatchPM

Man stabbed 18 times in drug deal gone awry | $6K in booze stolen | Passed-out teen crashes into pond

$1M Lottery Winner Is 'Big News' For Small Illinois Community

A regular customer of a Spring Valley scratched off the winning ticket in front of store owners who say there isn't a lot of action in town.

Slain Woman Helped Plan Family's Murder | Couple Die 12 Hours Apart

Iconic landmark for sale? | Damaged light display frustrates dad | IL light show among 10 best in U.S. | Smashing Pumpkins singer's NYE bash