IL Consumers See Grocery Bill Relief, Still Pay More Than A Year Ago

Here's how inflation is impacting grocery prices in Illinois, where the price of milk, produce, coffee and meat dropped over the past month.

Concert Proposal, Benefit For Shooting Survivor: Good News, Illinois

Who says all the news is bad?! Chase away the blues by indulging in this roundup of upbeat stories from Illinois Patch this week.

Firework Explodes In Face | Bones ID'd As Missing Man | Cop Acquitted

Rock star continues to support Highland Park | Coach suspended amid hazing probe | Billionaire killed racing relative | Dog falls in manhole

Babies Found Dead In Daycare Bathroom | Illinois PatchPM

Hit-and-run victim wants answers | Proposal at Shania concert | Woman missing 33 years, only suspect dies

Cute Critter, 4th Of July Spirit And A Smart Squirrel: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

9/11 Survivor Drowns Rescuing Child | Illinois PatchPM

Walgreens layoffs | 2 dead in crash, woman charged | 'She was a fighter': Newlywed dies months after suffering strokes

Powerball Jackpot Climbs To $590M: Where The Money Goes In IL

Two Illinois residents have won Powerball jackpots since 2010 and in 2022, the Illinois Lottery sent $834 million to fund education, roads.

Woman Killed, 2 Toddlers Hurt In Crash | IL PatchPM

Man injured in fireworks explosion stabilized | Fireworks show canceled last minute | Girl, 5, who drowned was celebrating pre-k graduation.

July 4 Fireworks Guide 2023: Where To See Them In Illinois

Here's where you can see Independence Day fireworks in Chicago and the suburbs, plus parades, concerts and more.

'Worst' Air In World | Stalemate With Bears | Biles To Return Locally

IL Week in Review - Lottery Winner Sues Legion | Crisis Recovery Center Ok'd | Family Sues Chicago |

Cop's Road To Recovery, Record-Breaking Crowd: Good News, Illinois

This week's good news roundup features several cheerful tales, including the story of a local cop who staying positive after brain surgery.

Illinois Weekend: Food Truck Festivals, Artisan Markets And More

Looking for things to do this weekend, July 1-2, across Illinois? Patch has you covered.

Illinois Grocery Tax Returns, Gas Tax Increases To Kick Off July 1

After Gov. J.B. Pritzker suspended the state's 1 percent grocery tax to help families save, it returns July 1 while gas taxes jump 3 cents.

Window Cat, Baby Gosling And Chipmunk At A Fairy House: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

July 4 Fireworks Guide 2023: Where To See Them In Illinois

Here's where you can see Independence Day fireworks in Chicago and the suburbs, plus parades, concerts and more.

Celebrating A Centenarian, Pickleball Paradise: Good News, Illinois

This week's good news roundup celebrates the "full life" of a local centenarian and features other upbeat stories.

Cop Misconduct | Pride Flag Hate Crime | 'Honored' By O.J. Visit

Pickleball sweeps the suburbs | Mayor loses lawsuit against village | Man pulled from river, family vows to hire investigator |

Illinois Weekend: Summer Festivals, Pride Parties, Live Music And More

Looking for things to do this weekend, June 23-24, across Illinois? Patch has you covered.

Facebook Leads Cops To Missing Girl Found With Trucker | IL PatchPM

Semi kills pedestrian in hit-and-run | Casten slams GOP over Juneteenth mass shooting | Cop faces misconduct charge

Titanic Sub: IL Man Survived Previous Journey On Doomed Sub | PatchPM

Principal arrested in "lewd activities" probe | Animal shelter faces closure | Sex offender exposes self

Thirsty Dog, Early Morning Golf And Momma Robin: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Man Plunges Down Well | Illinois PatchPM

Pride flag hate crime | Hit-and-run victim goes through sunroof | O.J. Simpson visit stirs controversy

IL Woman Killed On Vacation | 'Just A Butt' | Man Vanishes At Concert

'A Cat Like No Other' Dies | Secretary Misused School Credit Card | Sex Offender Charged With Teen's Kidnapping | Avoiding A Bear Attack

Dress Rescued, Dolly Sends Free Books: Good News, Illinois

This week's good news roundup shines a spotlight on a firefighter who saved the day for a Taylor Swift fan after her house caught fire.

Friendly Goats, Colorful Canoes And Elegant Beauty: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

IL 'Family Feud' Contestant Killed Wife | Illinois PatchPM

WWII rocket found, homes evacuated | School secretary accused of misusing district credit card | Man calls 911, says he killed ex-wife

How IL Residents Can Claim Cut Of $23M Google Privacy Settlement

As opposed to last year's Google privacy law settlement that paid out an average payment of $95, residents will see less than $8 this year.

Man Shot Self During Bad Dream: Sheriff | Illinois PatchPM

IL runner loses pants in viral video | School bus rollover sends kids to hospital | Illinois Olympian killed in crash

Illinois, Dolly Parton Partner To Give Free Books To Kids

The state and the country music legend announced a $1.6 million pact that sends free books to children regardless of their family's income.

Teen Sweethearts Killed In Crash, Man Charged | IL PatchPM

Unabomber's hometown back on the map | Questions linger after missing man found dead | Sex offender tries to get in school

Stink Bugs Are Chewing Through IL Gardens: What To Do

The insects which give off a distinctive odor when threatened are most common in Central Illinois and can damage or destroy plant life.

Lightning Bugs Disappearing, Could Make IL Summer Nights Less Magical

Despite a drop in the lightning bug population across the U.S., the insects remain frequent visitors in Illinois, with 27-32 species.

Bear Spotted In IL Again | Missing Man's Body Found | IL In Brief

Took a break from the news this weekend? Don't worry: we've rounded up some of the stories you might have missed in the Chicago area.

Late Teacher Gets Her Wings, Young Boxer Wows: Good News, Illinois

Ready your tissues, this year's Good News, Illinois, story features the video of a butterfly song that is sure to make readers melt.

Slain Woman 'Nearly Decapitated,' Sex Offender Arrested | PatchPM

'Lucky One' at Taylor Swift concert | Sex offender charged in attack on girl, 16 | High school leaving conference

4th Of July 2023 Fireworks Laws: What’s Legal In Illinois

After 122 people were injured in 2022 due to fireworks, the Illinois Fire Marshal's Office reminds residents most fireworks are illegal.

Bear Sighting In Neighborhood | Illinois PatchPM

Apartment explosion | Wildfire smoke cancels Bears game | Man missing since May 26

Cold Hose Water, Graduating Seniors And Flying In Unison: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

'Dare Gone Wrong' In Drowning Death | Illinois PatchPM

Missing woman's body found, 1 in custody | IL residents to receive Google settlement | Pastor speaks out on teen's slaying

Toddler Shot Accidentally By Babysitter's Boyfriend: Cops | IL PatchPM

Child found unresponsive in swimming pool | School board member killed in hit-and-run | Felon jumps out window, caught by K-9