Man Drove Through Playground After Fighting Cops: PD | PatchPM

Mom slain, toddler left in car 6 hours | Massive cricket stadium | Hate crime guilty plea

Dog In The Hat, Beach Beauty And An Owl Loving Music: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

'Kidfluencer' Law Protects Child Influencers In IL | PatchPM

Iconic restaurant for sale | Funeral home shooting | Wife testifies as husband charged in young mom's murder

Son Fatally Stabs Dad, Tells Cops 'I Don't Know Why:' PD | IL PatchPM

'Abject terror' | Chicago publicist indicted alongside Trump | IDOT worker killed

Killer Dies In Prison | Stowaway Kitties | 6-Year-Old Shot

Pickleball problem | No prior police calls to home where 4 died | Brewery another COVID casualty | Woman stole $100K from Ravinia: AG |

Cats Live It Up, Biles Comes Back: Good News, Illinois

Read this week's good news roundup to see how local cats are living their best lives and read other smile-inducing stories.

9-Year-Old Slain After Neighbor Complains About Noise | IL PatchPM

Fake FBI agents | Ex-IL man missing in FL, foul play suspected | Feral cats to the rescue?

Rainbow Basketball, Dog Smells Flowers And Peekaboo Cat: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Gunshots Exchanged With Car Thieves | Illinois PatchPM

"Cha Cha Slide" inventor dies | Driver pulled from burning car | 'Fatally flawed' crash investigation

Biggest Mega Millions Jackpot Ever: How To Play In Illinois

Whether you are a frequent player or a first-timer, here's what to know about the record $1.55B Mega Millions jackpot on Tuesday in IL.

Bobblehead Hall Of Fame Unveils 'Kitchen' Mascot, Pickleball Bobbles

The Hall of Fame has two new offerings to commemorate National Pickleball Day to honor the nation's fastest-growing sport.

Boy Accidentally Shot By Friend, Critically Wounded: Cops | IL PatchPM

76-year-old calls 911, confesses to killing wife, dog | No bond for man charged in woman's slaying | Farm could be sold, turned to homes

100 Best Small Towns In America: 1 IL Town Makes List

Just one small, scenic town in Illinois made the list of the best tiny towns in the country.

Dating App Attack | IL's Oldest Woman Dies | 'Now Or Never' For Mongo

Firefighters save heron tangled in fishing line | Best airport food | Actors strike cancels 'Blues Brothers' fest | Full-day kindergarten

K-9 Finds Drunk, Passed Out Teen | Illinois PatchPM

Kids with guns | Bombs at hospital | IL teen hurts FL cop

Veteran Venerated, Eateries Excel: Good News Roundup

Read about how one town honored a centenarian who served, and check out some inspirational restaurant profiles in this good news roundup.

Blackberry For Baby, Garden Gnome And Raccoon Climbing: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

10 Illinois Community Leaders Everyone Should Know About

From educators to racial justice advocates to nonprofit founders, these Illinois residents have made a huge impact on their communities.

Car Thief Flees After Stolen Car Hit By Train | Illinois PatchPM

Steve 'Mongo' McMichael's last chance | Illinois has most expensive legal weed | Social media overuse's impact on teens

Dogs Die After Air Conditioner Fails | Illinois PatchPM

'Do it, shoot me,' man with gun tells cops | 'Evil incarnate' killer | Baby suffers brain injuries, dad arrested

Deadly Crash Lawsuit | Courthouse Rescue | No More Spirit Halloween

Man stabs ex's acquaintance | Ex-teacher sentenced to 9 years | Endangered man | Emmett, Mamie Till honored

IL Communities Ranked Among 2023 Best Places To Live In America

Only one Illinois town cracked the top 100 nationwide, but here are the best places to live within Illinois.

Cheeky Chihuahuas, Bats For Brains, More: Good News, Illinois

Brighten your day with these tales of irrepressible joy and community from throughout Illinois.

Killer Calls 911, Says He's Having 'Bad Day': Cops | IL PatchPM

Single-engine plane crashes | Brothers charged in Jan. 6 Capitol attack | Charges in crash death of father and son

SOS Alexi Giannoulias To Reveal New DMV Skip-The-Line Program

Giannoulias announced his goals for the program two years ago while still running for office. The idea is you can set an appointment online.

Insect Raindance, Hawk Hunts Snake And Cat In The Plant: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Man Loses Job, Sets Boss's Business On Fire: Cops | IL PatchPM

Man with prior arrest exposes self near horses | Rocky Wirtz dies | Man flees cops, crashes into yard

Boy, 10, Shoots At Cops, Arrested After SWAT Standoff: PD | PatchPM

Driver plows into kids' triathlon | Pizza delivery driver slain | Detective foils armed robbers

Escaped Prisoner Previously Killed Own Dog | Illinois PatchPM

Boy dies days after crash | Sex trafficking arrests | Lottery win

Slain Girl 'At Peace Now' | Cashless Bail Slammed | Sears HQ Sold

Gun accident leads to 2 deaths? | Threatening texts before slaying | "Flirty" lawyer banned | Nitrous assault

Illinois Won't Offer Sales Tax Holiday For First Time In 3 Years

Sales tax savings of 5 percent had been passed along to residents as a way of saving Illinoisans money on back-to-school shopping.

Sunflowers In Bloom, Thirsty Honeybee And River Raccoon: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

28K IL Borrowers Will See Student Loan Balances Wiped Out

Illinois residents who collectively owe $1.3 billion in debt will be eligible to have debts cleared based on a new income-based program.

'Extreme Sexual Hazing' Alleged By Northwestern Lawsuit | IL PatchPM

Lucky Powerball locations | Owners 'heartbroken' as brewery closes | Man was drunk during crash that killed toddler: Cops

Illinois Supreme Court Upholds SAFE-T Act, Cashless Bail System

In a 5-2 decision, the state's highest court ruled that the Safe-T Act, signed into law last year by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, is constitutional.

5-Year-Old Dies, Grandparents Charged | Illinois PatchPM

Man dies after punching bar window | 'Flirty' lawyer banned from courthouse | Car crashes into restaurant, 4 hurt

National Ice Cream Day Deals Near Me: Find Them In Illinois

Here's where to get ice cream freebies and discounts in Illinois.

Accused Kitten Killer | Mullet Kid | Salt Shed Death

More black bear sightings | Another Northwestern coach fired | New owner for vacant Dominick's | Son rallies for beloved bartender

Mariano's Worker Slain In Domestic Incident: Cops | Illinois PatchPM

'Mullet kid' | 3 men killed in Greyhound crash ID'd | Suburban mall sold

Vacation Rainbow, Handsome Buck And Colorful Coneflower: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.