Teen Plummets 30 Feet At State Park | Illinois PatchPM

Plane passengers stabs teens with fork | Pipe-bomber targeted trick-or-treaters | Houses hit by gunfire

Kidnapper Still At Large After 4 Kids Abducted | Kids Witness ICE Arrest | Kitten Saved From Fire: IL Weekend

Plus: Space heater blamed for fire, person trapped in tractor cab, cash register theft, teen fatally hit by train.

2 Dead In Apartment | Dog's Collar Embedded In Neck | $900K Online Return Scam: IL News

Mother, son credited with subduing Chick-fil-A attacker, community comes together after 2 boys die, patriots turn out for "No Kings" protest

Major Change Affecting Social Security Payments In IL For 2026

Social Security recipients in Illinois will get a 2.8 percent cost of living increase in 2026.

Home Is Where The Haunt Is; High School Golfer Makes History: Good News, Illinois

You'll find Halloween yard haunts, high school golf greats and more in this Good News, Illinois roundup.

A Ghostly Encounter, The Curious Deer And Spider Season: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Fatal Stabbing At Suburban Chick-Fil-A | Illinois PatchPM

Jewish children targeted in incident | Missing high school senior | Community mourns deaths of 2 young boys

Prominent Attorney Beat Child With Belt: Police | Illinois PatchPM

Cop impersonators at protest | School board member censured again | Town reels after deaths of 2 young children

New Illinois Veterans' Home Opens In Quincy, Illinois

Pritzker said Illinois veterans deserve the very best care and comfort.

Juvenile Killed By Semi | ICE Agents Attacked | Teaching Assistant Flips Tables At ISU: IL Weekend

Plus: Measles exposure at hospital, gun fired during dinner party, beloved ex-fire chief accused of financial misconduct.

Teen Dies In Burning Car | $136K Walmart Swindler | Mystery Marijuana: IL News

Plus: Birthday party murder, caller claims he shot his mother, troops unfit for National Guard?

Walmart Shooting Victim Suffered 5 Gunshot Wounds | Illinois PatchPM

Lawsuit claims diocese covered up sexual assault by priest | Ex-police chief, cops accused of selling guns illegally | Cop arrested by ICE

Caring Canine, Top-Rated Restaurants: Good News, Illinois

This week's Good News, Illinois articles include a story about a woman and a dog whose similar injuries give them a special bond.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Wins $1.4 Million Playing Blackjack In Las Vegas

"I was incredibly lucky," Pritzker said. "You have to be to end up ahead, frankly, going to a casino anywhere."

Ski Jumper, Bountiful Harvest And A Squirrel Riding A Bike: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Body Found In Tent By Passerby: Illinois PatchPM

2 shot at Walmart store | Ambulance stolen from Portillo's | 2 killed at naval station ID'd

7 National Guard Members Replaced In IL; Didn't Meet 'Mission Requirements'

The guard members from Texas were returned to their home station after it was determined they should be replaced.

Cemetery Murder Defendant Seeks Funding For Insanity Defense | Illinois PatchPM

Expressway shooting arrest | New details in deaths of newlyweds in car | Man charged after woman pinned under car outside Walmart

Teen Skateboarder Killed, 2 Dead At Naval Station, College Student Badly Beaten: IL Weekend

Plus: Chicago Marathon results, National Guard can stay in IL with a condition, family dog dies in hit-and-run.

Boy Lied About Being Set On Fire, Cops Say | Missing Girl's Death Investigation Closed: IL News

Plus: Charges upgraded for teen accused of carjacking pregnant woman, stealing car with child inside; mayor blasts ICE 'snatchings'

Shirtless Intruder Grapples With Homeowner | Illinois PatchPM

3 dead in apartment building fire | 80-year-old pedestrian hit | Man accused of fleeing with child knocked woman out, removed ankle bracelet

Local Nobel Prize Winner, Country's 1st Solar Café: Good News, Illinois

Learn about an Elmhurst native who won the Nobel Prize in Medicine and see where you can visit the country's first Solar Café.

'Death Or Great Bodily Harm' Likely After State's Attorney's Office Computer Tampering: Charges | IL PatchPM

Missing boater's body likely found | Woman charged in toddler's drowning | Kids on e-bikes chased drivers, fled from police: cops

10 Things To Do With Your Kids This Fall In IL

October is jam-packed with family-friendly fall activities, from parades to art workshops and even an origami workshop.

2 Found Dead In Car Parked In Street | Illinois PatchPM

Woman fatally shot by police after 911 calls | Man ordered "hit" on official, police say | Man takes bat to teens' car after house TP'd

Toddler Abducted, Hidden Camera In Church Bathroom, 40 Acres Burn: IL Weekend

Plus: Feds shoot woman, motorcyclist's leg severed, shelter-in-place after pistol whipping, Metra launches cafe car, massive field fire.

Arrests Made Outside ICE Center | School Board Prez Removed Over Kirk Comments: Illinois PatchPM

Hot coffee tossed on employees | 'Whipits' make return | Trump pauses Chicago projects | Cubs advance | Police org president takes leave

Double-Murder Locks Down Entire Town | Animal-Fighting Operation Arrests | Drone Restrictions In Chicago

Data center coming to Joliet | Bears stadium updates | 'Pilgrim Mother' sculpture world tour | Expressway violation | 1st solar café to open

Class ACT, Lucky Lotto, Buddy Bench: Good News, Illinois

This week, we celebrate a family's lucky lotto win, a student's unbelievable test scores and other bright spots throughout Illinois.

Shirtless Man Wrestles With Homeowner After Invasion | Father Of 5 Wins $500K: Illinois PatchPM

Trump wants military to train in Chicago | River search efforts called off | School employee steals $37K | Murder case verdict

Milkweed Popping, Backyard Butterfly And Clouds Above A Cornfield: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Meth Lab Fumes Hospitalize 1st Responders | Veterans Day Shooting Verdict: Illinois PatchPM

School staffer fired over Kirk post | 3rd measles case | Gov compares Trump to Putin | Bears stadium renderings | Numerous leads in shooting

Parking Lot Killer Found Guilty | Listeria Outbreak Grows: Illinois PatchPM

Bears stadium update | Semi drives on top of car | Targeted immigration enforcement operation | Strangers offer kids candy | Identity theft

6-Month-Old Baby Died Of Child Abuse | 100 Military Personnel Coming: Illinois PatchPM

Feds fire pepper ball at reporter | Marines rescue dog | Teen charged in drunken domestic incident | Pedestrian fatally struck by motorcycle

Married Couple Dead | Teen Shoved Out Of Moving Car | Feds Patrol Downtown Chicago: IL Weekend

Plus: Protesters arrested outside ICE facility, hiker finds woman's torched car, motorcyclist sustains life-threatening injuries.

3 Kids Found In Horrific Conditions | ICE Protester Hit | Pritkzer Critic's Law License Suspended: IL News

Docs work to save toddler's leg after lawnmower incident | Violent home invasion | Workers say ICE "abducted" dad in front of kids

Human Remains Found In Submerged Car Tied To Missing Person Case | Illinois PatchPM

85-year-old serial sex offender | More clashes between ICE, protesters | Bar patrons wrestle gun from killer: trial testimony

Dad Goes Extra Mile(s), Autumn Adventure Guide: Good News, Illinois

Learn about a dad of six who keeps running toward a brighter future and enjoy other upbeat stories in this week's good news roundup

IDPH Issues Its Own COVID Vaccine Guidance Amid CDC Changes

IDPH has adopted its own fall vaccine guidance for respiratory illnesses including COVID, flu and RSV after "robust discussion."

Homecoming Charge, Bird Dances On Water And An 'Infectious Smile': IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.