Iconic Business Destroyed | Victims ID'd | Missing Man: IL In Brief

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

Champaign Couple ID'd Among Victims Killed In I-55 Dust Storm Crashes

Amy Zinchuk, a local piano teacher, and her husband, Mike, had been married 30 years before they died in the crash involving 72 vehicles.

Deer Couple, Grass Sculpture And Posing German Shepherd: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Death Threats, Profanities To Pritzker Lead To Arrest | PatchPM

Police dog mourned | Sheriff sued by deputy who ran against him | Couple forced kids into servitude: feds

Majority Of IL Secretary of State Locations Now Offering Appointments

Local drivers can now make appointments 10 days in advance of visiting driver services locations to renew a license or obtain a REAL ID.

Another Retailer Closing Last IL Locations | Illinois PatchPM

Man threatens synagogue members | "Hot rods to hell" | Major mall for sale

Illinois Among Top States For Education, Crime, Corrections: U.S. News

The state ranked 36th in the U.S. News & World Report study that evaluates each state’s health care, economy, education system and more.

Custard Shop's New Life, Cars For A Cure, More: Good News, Illinois

This week's good news roundup features a custard shop that came to life with the love of some longtime fans and other tales of joy and cheer

Unclaimed Coins, Jewelry Other Valuable Items In IL Online Auction

More than 200 items which have been kept by the Illinois State Treasurer's Office after going unclaimed for 10 years will be auctioned off.

Sleepy Owl, Bright Blue Water And An Unlucky Frog: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Man, 79, Kills Neighbor Over Yard Dispute: Police | Illinois PatchPM

Cow on the loose after senior prank | Coach faces child porn charges | Woman killed in crash with semi

'Get Her!': Parents Accused Of Encouraging Violent Attack | IL PatchPM

Prosecutor resigns amid sex scandal probe | 'Vampire straw' arrest | No arrests, 6 years after Semaj's death

1 Dead In Explosion At Petroleum Plant | Illinois PatchPM

Corrections officer shot victim in back: prosecutors | 2 children hurt in arson fire | Man's arm run over

Illinois' Bobcat Population, Sightings Continues To Grow, DNR Says

Bobcats, once considered nearly extinct in the state, are now found in 99 counties seven years after regulated hunting and trapping began.

Man Shoots Woman Over Ex's Instagram Birthday Wish: Cops | IL PatchPM

Seamus Gray cause of death revealed | Insulin illegal price hike | Gummies hospitalize kids | Recall "theft-prone" cars

Life-Saving Donation, Debut Novel, More: Good News, Illinois

This week's Good News, Illinois roundup also features students heading to state, housing help for the homeless and other cheery stories.

How Illinois Facebook Users Can Claim Cash In $725M Settlement

The new settlement is based on a lawsuit that alleges that Facebook provided users' information to third parties without their consent.

Man Fatally Hit While Trying To Help Goose Across Road | IL PatchPM

Bobcat population rising | Soldier killed in Korea IDed 73 years later | 4 years since AJ Freund killed

Fugitive Wanted In Slaying Of Wife On Wedding Day | PatchPM

2 struck with lawn decoration in home invasion | Axe attack | Missing family found 2 months later

Rescuer Swims To Save Driver From Sinking Car | PatchPM

Alternative abortion pill at Walgreens | Fall killed woman at Starved Rock | Man found slain in driveway

Pig Skateboards, Horse Helps Heal, More: Good News, Illinois

This week's Good News, Illinois roundup features a skateboarding pig, a rescue horse and other smile-inducing stories!

Insects Waking Up Now In IL: Stink Bugs, Ticks, Bees

As Illinois residents settle into spring, the emergence of several varieties of insects, some wanted more than others, will begin to appear.

Shooter Hoax: 'Swatting' Locks Down High School | PatchPM

Shelter in place after shooting | Skateboarding pig | Mom arrested years after baby's body found in fire

4 More Walmart Stores Closing | Illinois PatchPM

Break-in at Michael Jordan's house | Voter fraud | Ex-governor candidate threatened judges

4 Snakes To Know On Your Walks, Jogs And Hikes Around Illinois

Venomous are found mostly in the southern part of Illinois, but the eastern massasauga is found in various places.

Driver Killed After Fleeing Deputy: Police | Illinois PatchPM

Long-awaited Olive Garden opens | 80 degrees, fire risk | T Swift tickets: Girl's dream comes true

These 10 IL Counties Are 'The Best' To Live In: New Rankings

Niche ranked the best counties to live in across Illinois, including factors like crime and public schools. See if yours is on the list:

'Sweet' Dreams Realized, Cruising Route 66, More: Good News, Illinois

This week's Good News, Illinois roundup shines a spotlight on a local woman who is on a roll sweetening the lives of others.

Online Auction Being Held For Unclaimed Property In Illinois

The state treasurer is holding online auctions for unclaimed property through April 7.

Boy Inspires Echoes of Kindness; Students Honored: Good News, Illinois

This week, we feature the uplifting story about a boy with autism whose obsession with a restaurant's gong inspired echoes of kindness.

Body In Storage Unit IDed As Ex-Police Chief | Illinois PatchPM

Carbon monoxide suspected in car deaths | Highland Park shooting survivor speaks out in Nashville | Toddlers home alone

Mother Charged In Baby's Neglect Death | Illinois PatchPM

'Tragic accident' in sailor's disappearance, mom says | 1 dead in Western Illinois U shooting | Scout leader 'preyed' on teen boy

Illinois Housing Markets Holding Up Better Than Most, Report Shows

Median home prices in Lake County, Chicago, and Elgin all came in under the national average as the region performed better than others.

Missing Sailor Last Seen A Week Ago | Illinois PatchPM

Bakery poised to close after drag show prompts threats | Nephew stabs uncle: cops | 4 hurt as car crashes through restaurant window

Dad Squad, Runner-Up 'Bunny,' More: Good News, Illinois

This week's Good News, Illinois roundup features a group of dads helping to motivate students, a dog who almost became a "bunny" and more.

2 Illinois Boys Killed In Sledding Crash | Illinois PatchPM

Accused body thief arrested | Murder victim IDed 43 years later | Kevin Fox, dad of Riley Fox, killed in crash

Illinois Community Makes Top 100 Best Places To Live List: New Report

Bannockburn, a Lake County village located just outside of Deerfield, ranked No. 24 among the best places to live in the country.

4 Illinois Banks Part Of Coalition Asking FDIC To Insure All Deposits

Wintrust Bank in Rosemont, Chicago's Byline Bank, and two other financial institutions have asked for deposits to be insured for two years.

Girl Could Win Dream Bike; Hawk Found Safe, More: Good News, Illinois

This week's Good News, Illinois roundup features a girl with spina bifida who is hoping to get an adaptive bike and other cheery stories.

Guardian Tries To Smother Boy, 6: Police | PatchPM

Lottery employee stole winning tickets: AG | Woman found strangled, man charged | Woman attacked mother-in-law in her own bed