Which IL Grocery Stores Are Open On Christmas And New Year’s?

Here's when local grocery stores will be open for the holidays in Illinois.

'Personal Hygiene' Products Cited By IL Women As Worst Christmas Gifts

Your lady doesn't want a box of tampons for Christmas. Illinois women rank the most epic fail Christmas gifts received by a partner.

Send Holiday Photos Of Festive Four-Legged Friends To Illinois Patch

It's that time of year again. Illinois Patch wants to show off photos of your pets in their most festive holiday getup.

Major IL Retailers Closed For Thanksgiving 2024: See The List

From Walmart to Target, many stores will close their doors for the Thanksgiving holiday this year.

These IL Stores Offer The Best Black Friday Discounts: WalletHub Study

See which stores will get you the best overall bang for your buck this Black Friday.

Illinois Woman Grateful For Family

Patch and T-Mobile have partnered to highlight what people are grateful for this November.

Best Christmas Yard Displays Sought For 2024 Holiday Tour O' Lights

Do you have the best Christmas decorations in town? Send us photos and a description for Patch's 2024 holiday tour o' lights.

Where To Cut Down Your Own Christmas Tree 2024: Illinois Tree Farms

If you're planning to cut your own Christmas tree down, these tree farms will offer a festive experience.

Post Office, FedEx, UPS 2024 Christmas Shipping Deadlines In IL

Shipping deadlines for international mail range from Dec. 9 to Dec. 16.

Here's How Much Thanksgiving Dinner Could Cost In IL; How To Cut Costs

The price of your Thanksgiving turkey will go down this year, experts predict.

IL Thanksgiving, Black Friday Shopping Hours 2024

There are a few exceptions to what has been a trend since 2019 for retail stores to close on Thanksgiving Day.

These Are The Creepiest, Most Haunted Places In IL

What’s the scariest, most haunted place in Illinois? Thrillist, Business Insider, Forbes and HGTV have thoughts.

Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes Near Chicago: Fall 2024 Guide

To help you enjoy the beauty of fall, Patch has compiled a list of pumpkin patches and corn mazes to visit in the Chicago area.

Daylight Saving Ends In IL: Time To Turn The Clocks Back

As daylight hours dwindle, Illinoisans will adjust their clocks this fall. Here’s what to expect and when.

Halloween 2024: Submit Your Haunt For Patch's Tour O' Scary Yards

Patch is compiling its 2024 guide to Chicagoland's Best Halloween Yard Displays. You know what to do: submit your yard haunt today.

Spirit Halloween Opening 50 Illinois Stores: Here's Where

Just can't wait? Some Spirit Halloween stores in Illinois are already open, many more are coming. We've got the full list.

Cicadas Were Just The Beginning: Expect A Bad Bug Summer In IL

Prepare to see increased activity from eight different pests amid a warmer-than-average summer.

July 4 Fireworks Guide 2024: Where To See Them In Illinois

Check out where to celebrate our nation's birth with fireworks, parades and family events planned throughout Chicagoland.

Record 4th Of July Travel Predicted: When To Get Out Of Town In IL

AAA is projecting a record 60.6 million people will travel by car during Independence Day week, 2.8 million more than last year.

How Patriotic Is IL? 4th Of July Ranking About More Than Flag-Waving

To rank the states, the personal finance website WalletHub compared data across 18 key measures of patriotism.

4th Of July 2024 Fireworks Laws: What’s Legal In Illinois

In 1942, the Illinois' Pyrotechnic Use Act was passed to prohibit most fireworks in the state. Fines can range from $75 to $2,500.

Record Travel Expected For Memorial Day 2024: Here's When To Leave IL

The number of people taking road trips is projected to be 4 percent higher than last year, and 1.9 percent higher than before the pandemic.

4 IL Cities Rank Among Nation's Best To Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

A major IL city landed in the top 10 on two of WalletHub's latest St. Patrick's Day rankings, with a second city securing a No. 1 ranking.

Billions Of Cicadas Could Squirt Pee At You When Insects Emerge In IL

Scientists recently revealed the bugs hold the record for strongest urine jet stream of any studied animal relative to its size.

Keith Urban Joins Headliners At 2024 Illinois State Fair

The 2024 Illinois State Fair will run from Thursday, Aug. 9, through Sunday, Aug. 18 in Springfield.

These 2 IL Restaurants Are Among America’s Most Romantic

The full list includes restaurants in 33 states and the District of Columbia.

Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit To Perform At Illinois State Fair In August

The Illinois State Fair will bring some Grammy talent to the grandstand this summer.

What IL Grocery Stores Are Open For Christmas And New Year’s?

Need last-minute ingredients for your Christmas dinner? Need last-minute libations for your New Year's party? These stores have you covered.

Take The 2023 Patch Tour o' Holiday Lights

Patch has rounded up the best residential and business holiday light displays in Chicagoland.

Christmas 2023 Shipping Deadlines Near In Illinois: What To Know

The U.S. Postal Service, FedEx and UPS have all set deadlines for shipping presents both in the United States and internationally.

Where To Cut Down Your Own Christmas Tree 2023: Illinois Tree Farms

Make some memories by cutting down your own Christmas tree. Use our guide to find a tree farm within driving distance of Chicago's suburbs.

'Urgent' Gravy Recall Issued By FDA The Day Before Thanksgiving

The FDA has issued an "urgent" recall of jarred gravy just in time for Thanksgiving. The product was sold only at Hy-Vee stores.

Post Office, FedEx, UPS Christmas Shipping Deadlines In IL

Shipping deadlines for international mail range from Nov. 29 to Dec. 15.

Thanksgiving Grocery Store Hours In IL: Jewel, Mariano's, Meijer

Some stores, including Walmart, will be closed, but here's where you can run out if you need some last-minute items.

8.8 Million Vehicles Expected On Illinois Tollway For Thanksgiving

The heaviest travel is expected on Wednesday, when nearly 1.8 million vehicles are projected to use the Tollway system.

Best Christmas Yard Displays Sought For 2023 Holiday Tour O' Lights

Do you have the best Christmas decorations in town? Send us photos and a description for Patch's 2023 holiday tour o' lights.

Major IL Retailers Closed For Thanksgiving 2023: Walmart, Target, More

From Sam's Club to Best Buy, here are the Illinois stores that are closing Thanksgiving Day and giving their employees a holiday break.

Illinois Black Friday Store Hours 2023

See when to set your alarms to make sure you wake up in time to catch those Black Friday deals in Illinois.

Vets, Military Personnel Eat Free For Veterans Day At 19 IL Eateries

Veterans Day will be commemorated on Saturday and a variety of Illinois restaurants, coffee shops, and eateries are giving away free meals.

Local Haunts: Spooky Sites In Illinois You Can Visit

From haunted mansions to prisons, upscale hotels and more, here are some of the spookiest — and allegedly most haunted — places in Illinois.