75-Year-Old Pilot Killed In Crash | Illinois PatchPM

Truck left dangling from bridge | Child airlifted after fall at climbing gym | McDonald's owner hit with child labor violation lawsuit

‘America’s Favorite Small Town’: 4 IL Communities Vie For Title

Four Illinois towns are among 40 finalists in Parade Magazine’s nationwide contest celebrating the U.S. Semiquincentennial.

Girl Earns School's First State Medal In Wrestling; Students Name Snowplows: Good News, Illinois

This week, we celebrate students throughout Illinois with stories of scholarships, state wins and more.

Escaped Donkey Hit By Train | Illinois PatchPM

Woman's leg amputated after crash outside business | Not guilty plea in pregnant mom's murder | Teen girl's accused stalker jailed

Firefighter Charged With Arson In Massive Wildfire | Illinois PatchPM

Killer stabbed woman 15 times | Man goes missing from O'Hare | Sheriff candidate involved in bar incident

What happened to mammals after dinosaurs became extinct? Find out in this Forest Preserve Q&A

Prepare for Saturday's Mammal Madness with a primer on mammal evolution by famous paleontologist and Illinois native Steve Brusatte.

Double Murder After Jewelry Store Robbery | Deadly Bar Shooting: IL Weekend

Plus: Hotel homicide, pedestrian killed on I-55, apartment building fire, $3 million lottery ticket, officers hurt in squad car crash, more.

Man Beats Mother, Dog | Fake Jewelry Heist | 'SNL' Star Cancels IL Appearance Amid Tragedy: IL News

Troubled officer to be fired | Dog toy theft suspect accused of getting violent | Ex-students sue district | Caddie makes late dad proud

Dog Feces, Bacon Left On Doorstep In Crime Aimed At Cops | Illinois PatchPM

Dem ousted from caucus, committees | Scammers target lost pet owners | Man made teen pose nude, sex trafficked her at hotel

State Farm To Cut $5 Billion In Dividend Checks: What This Means For IL Residents

It's part of the largest dividend in company history, State Farm said.

Century-Old Tradition Revived, Dancers Dominate State Meet: Good News, Illinois

Indulge in some morsels of happiness with these good news stories from across Illinois.

CNA Sexually Assaulted Disabled Patient: Authorities | Illinois PatchPM

Mourners pay respects to Rev. Jesse Jackson | School official calls employee gendered slur | Lawmakers fight to keep Bears in IL

8 Can't-Miss Events This March In The Chicago Area

St. Patrick's Day parades, fests and more are planned across the Chicago area in March.

Is TSA PreCheck On Pause? What IL Travelers Need To Know

TSA pre-check is being implemented on an airport-by-airport basis, depending on workforce and resource strain instead of a blanket policy.

Sex Offender Dad Charged With Murder In Death Of Infant | Illinois PatchPM

$3M lottery win | Norovirus spike | Ex-students sue district over allegations of sexual abuse, grooming

Daycare Employees Battered Multiple Children: Police | IL PatchPM

No charges filed against widow of Bears legend | UberEats driver slain | Woman dies in massive farmhouse blaze |

Infamous Killer Strangles Cellmate | Missing Man Found Dead Under Ice | Moms Linked By Loss: IL Weekend

Poolhall violence leaves 1 dead, 1 wounded | 6-year-old, teen hurt in hit-and-run | Fatal RV fire |

'Nightmare On Hickory Street' Murder Sentence Overturned | Serial Puncher | Fake FBI Agents: Illinois News

Plus: Residents rescued from home invasion, post office could be named for fallen soldier, man rescues baby after stroller rolls into lake.

Murder Victim Crashes Car Into 2 Houses | Illinois PatchPM

Widow of Bears legend arrested | 3 fishermen fall through ice | Chiropractor accused of filming undressed patients

Valentine's Prom, Rescue From Frigid River, More: Good News, Illinois

Your weekly dose of good news from Patch communities across Illinois.

Person Dies After Being Found Guilty, Taken To Jail | Illinois PatchPM

Victim ID'd, person of interest released in murder investigation | Police fatally shoot suspect | Missing man found dead

This Is IL's Favorite Winter Comfort Food, According to Google Trends

The most popular winter comfort food in the U.S. is wonton soup. But what do Illinoisans have an appetite for during the cold season?

Convicted Killer's Dating Profile Sparks Concerns | Illinois PatchPM

Search for Dan Davis goes national | Man exploited children on Snapchat | Man wanted to shower at children's swim school

Girl Shot, Man Dead In Party Shooting | Dog Attacked By Coyotes | Pro-ICE Student Punched: IL Weekend

Paczki Day is here | Pedestrian hit by train | Boat crew saves man who fell into Chicago River | Snow plow stolen

Illinois Shipwreck Hunter Finds Luxury Steamer Lost More Than 150 Years Ago In Lake Michigan

The Lac La Belle was found about 20 miles offshore between Racine and Kenosha. It had been heading for Grand Haven, Michigan.

Girl Attacked Over Politics At Party | Foul Odor Stinks Up Suburbs | IL Sues Feds Over Health Cuts: IL News

Student approached during armed robbery | Pizza shop closes after 4 decades | $750M soccer stadium for Fire | Shot officer out of hospital

2 Kids Critically Hurt After Drunken Driver Crashes Truck Into Creek, Cops Say | Illinois PatchPM

City sued over reparations | Driver that killed cop might get out of jail | ICE joked about shooting | Woman puts man in headlock at market

Superstar Puppy, Yacht Rockers, More: Good News, Illinois

Take a moment to smile with this roundup of good news articles from across Illinois.

Happy Squirrel, A Puppy Loving Her Toy Box And An Icy Lighthouse: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Assistant Principal, Girlfriend Charged With Sex Crimes Against Children | Illinois PatchPM

Man who killed daughter-in-law dies in jail | Civil rights inquiry | Stable owner sexually abused teen employee | Dog attacked by coyotes

These Are IL's Top 10 Safest Cities, Study Says

According to the analysis conducted by Safewise, 58 percent of Illinois residents say they worry about crime on a daily basis.

Save 15% On Forest Preserve Merch During Presidents Day Sale

Buy some nature-themed items now through Tuesday, Feb. 17, to get the discount. Shop at outsiderthreads.com. All proceeds benefit nature.

Murder Suspect Put Tracking Device On Victim's Car, Freight Train Derailment | Illinois PatchPM

Man accused of killing bar owner to remain in jail | Students plan ICE protest | Pregnant woman strangled | $850K winning lottery ticket

Violent Sex Offender, Kidnapper Of Young Girls Sentenced | Illinois PatchPM

Baby, mother suffered multiple gunshots | Man with machine gun busted | Boy sustained long-term abuse | Drunken driver asks cop to blow

Accused Murderer Out Of Hospital | Boy Starved, Abused To Death, Cops Say | Trader Joe's Rumor: IL Weekend

Plus: Driver flees scene after hitting cop car and girlfriend convicted of murder.

Man Exposed Himself At Children's Play Center: Cops | IL PatchPM

Pedestrian killed by train | Village to ICE: stay off our property | Town rallies around wife of "Taco Man"

Bartender's Killer Told 'Hell Awaits You' | Dog Saved From Coyote Attack | HBO Drama Filmed In IL: IL News

Congress hopeful reposts racial slur | School board prez speaks out after student, dad detained by ICE | School sexual assault bill

Sweet Success, Creative Comeback, More: Good News, Illinois

This week's top good news stories from Illinois include a man opening his own candy store and an artist returning to work after an illness.

Daycare Teacher Fed Laxatives To Small Children: Cops | Illinois PatchPM

Gun stashed under child's car seat | Sledgehammer rescue | Man filmed kids, adults in bathroom

Child Suffers Facial Burns After Dangerous TikTok Trend | Illinois PatchPM

Ex-wife's killing came weeks after child support order | Random acts of violence | Man accused of killing bar owner was on bond in Indiana