Horseback Riding 2022: Where To Find Trails In Illinois

Farms and equestrian centers in the Chicago area offer horseback rides, lessons and summer camps. It's just a matter of picking where to go.

Top Summer Road Trips To Take In And Around Illinois

Here's a roundup of the best road trips to take in and around Illinois this summer.

Mother's Day Tributes: IL Patch Readers Share Love For Their Moms

Read the heartfelt messages Illinois Patch readers dedicated to their moms for Mother's Day on May 8, 2022.

Share Mother's Day Messages, Memories, Photos With Illinois Patch

Send loving messages, cherished memories and favorite photos of your mom to be featured in a Mother's Day article on Illinois Patch.

Halloween 2021: Submit Your Favorite Scary Story In Patch's Poll

Patch is compiling a list of Illinois readers' favorite scariest short stories or novels. Submit your favorite today.

Apple Orchards In The Chicago Area: Fall 2021 Guide

Patch has compiled a list of some of the best apple orchards in the Chicago area — perfect for fall festivities soon to be in full swing.

Illinois Family Flower Shop Celebrates 100 Years In Business

Learn how River Grove’s own "friendly florists" have carried on the Quasthoff family’s legacy in the community.

Happy Father's Day To Jim Mueller

Across Illinois Patch is celebrating Father's Day 2021 by sharing father-daughter or father-son photos and messages of love.

Happy Father's Day To James Phelps

Across Illinois Patch is celebrating Father's Day 2021 by sharing father-daughter or father-son photos and messages of love.

Happy Mother's Day To Marlene Cornejo

Across Illinois Patch is celebrating Mother's Day 2021 by sharing mother-daughter or mother-son photos and messages of love.

Happy Mother's Day To Dawn Bishop

Across Illinois Patch is celebrating Mother's Day 2021 by sharing mother-daughter or mother-son photos and messages of love.

Happy Mother's Day To Marisol Sanjuan Dominguez

Across Illinois Patch is celebrating Mother's Day 2021 by sharing mother-daughter or mother-son photos and messages of love.

Paczki Day 2021: Where To Find Them In Illinois

The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we celebrate most holidays, but Paczki Day lives on.

How COVID-19 Changed IL And What To Expect In 2021

As we head into 2021, mass vaccination, which could happen by summer, is being lauded as our ticket out of the pandemic.

More Plan To Celebrate Christmas With Family: IL Patch Survey

More readers said they plan to spend Christmas with those outside their household than in a previous survey for Thanksgiving.

See The Most-Searched TV Show Around The Holidays In Illinois

The most popular television shows around the end of the year vary by state — see which ones viewers in Illinois like the most.

Jewel, Mariano's: Christmas 2020 Grocery Store Hours In Illinois

Find out when you can pick up those last-minute Christmas dinner additions from Costco, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and more.

Will Coronavirus Change Your Christmas Plans?: IL Patch Survey

Illinois surpassed 15,000 coronavirus deaths last week, and health officials are urging residents to celebrate differently this year.

Favorite Christmas Drinks: See The Most Popular One In Illinois

Here's a toast to the most popular Christmas drink in Illinois

Gingerbread House Gallery: Check Out Illinois' Contest Entries

We asked and you delivered, big time: Here are the Illinois entries in Patch's gingerbread house decorating contest.

Holiday Shipping Deadlines Are Approaching In Illinois

Here are the deadlines in Illinois to send holiday packages in time for delivery by Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25.

Chicago-Area Malls Closed Thanksgiving, Open Black Friday 2020

From The Promenade to Old Orchard, Water Tower Place, Fox Valley, Oakbrook and more, here's the hours for Chicago-area malls.

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

Find out when you can pick up those last-minute Thanksgiving staples from Caputo's, Whole Foods and more.

A Pandemic Thanksgiving: How To Celebrate Safely In Illinois

Public health officials are calling on Americans to stay home this Thanksgiving. If you can’t, here are a few tips to enjoy the holiday safe

Keep Thanksgiving Virtual Or Within Own Household In IL: CDC

Small gatherings are a big contributor to the worsening coronavirus pandemic, health officials said. Illinois is on a stay-at-home advisory.

Daylight Saving Time Ends: What Time The Sun Sets In Illinois

The pandemic added steam to the biannual debate over Daylight Saving Time, which will mean the sun sets earlier in Illinois Sunday.

See Which Halloween Costume Is Most Popular In Illinois

Popular costume trends appear randomly sprinkled across the states in 2020.

Illinois Urban Legends: Patch Readers Pick Spookiest Story

From a demon butcher to legends of a crazed killer, here's what you said is the scariest tale.

Halloween Poll: Vote For Patch's Scariest Illinois Urban Legend

Spooky season is upon us — time to trot out the best urban legends and scary stories in Illinois. But which one is the most spine tingling?

Kids Will Trick-Or-Treat, But Parents Wary: Illinois Patch Survey

Parents also weighed in on alternative ways to celebrate Halloween during the coronavirus pandemic.

Best Chicago-Area Pumpkin Patches And Corn Mazes 2020

Despite the coronavirus pandemic, there's still fall fun to be had in Illinois. Here's where you can head out and pick a pumpkin.

Will Your Kids Trick-Or-Treat This Year? Take IL Patch's Survey

The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we do most things. Should it change Halloween, too?

Halloween In IL: Avoid 'High Risk' Trick-Or-Treating, CDC Says

Several Chicago-area towns have set trick-or-treating hours despite the coronavirus pandemic and new CDC guidance.

IL 4th Of July: Where Fireworks Are Happening, Where They're Not

Is your town still having a 4th of July fireworks show? Find out on Illinois Patch.

Swimming Pool Safety Tips For July 4 In Illinois

As residents in Illinois prepare to hit the water for Independence Day, it’s essential to keep safety a top priority.

4th Of July Fireworks 2020: What's Legal, What's Illegal In IL

With many fireworks displays canceled due to coronavirus, it may be tempting to put on your own pyrotechnic display. Here's what's illegal.

Illinois Patch Readers Share Father's Day 2020 Tributes

Father's Day is going to be a bit different this year, but we can still honor the special fathers in our lives.

Celebrate Father's Day 2020: Send Your Photos To Illinois Patch

Help us celebrate Father's Day 2020 by sending a message of love to your dad.

New Year's Eve Events Around Chicago, Suburbs: 2019 Guide

Ring in 2020 at one of these events, whether you're looking for a swanky party, a romantic evening or something for the whole family.

Santa Tracker: When St. Nick Arrives In Illinois

Get the milk and cookies ready! Know when Santa and his reindeer will be heading to your neck of the woods.