IL Cop Charged With Stalking; Committed Felony Criminal Activity At Work: Police

The criminal activity occurred over multiple years while the officer was on- and off-duty, according to police.

Poll Site Gun Ban Proposal Draws Pushback

Bill sponsors cite a rise in political violence around elections.

Storm Chances Return To Chicago Area, Warmer Temps In Store

The warmest day of the week looks to be Tuesday, which has a high of 79 degrees.

3 Dead In Wrong-Way Crash | Arson Arrest In 'Suspicious' Horse Barn Fire | Bittersweet Graduation: IL Weekend

Baby found unresponsive at daycare has died | Flower shop, baseball tourney honors moms | Barricade at vape shop | 6 hurt in ambulance crash

Cops Dig In Search For Missing Girl | Kids Hurt As Vehicle Starts Wildfire | Research Beagles Rescued: IL New

Book It! is back | Man sentenced for sexually abusing girlfriend's child | Sheriff accused of retaliation | Mom meets her hero

Teen Killed Dad While On FaceTime: Prosecutor | Illinois PatchPM

Woman, 68, missing | Man charged in girlfriend's death threatened to kill brother: court | Murder defendant freed

Thousands of U.S. Schools Hacked As Finals Loom: What To Know In IL

Canvas is used to manage grades, course notes, assignments, lecture videos and more.

How To Get $95 In $250M iPhone Settlement: What To Know In IL

The suit claims Apple marketed “Enhanced Siri,” among other Apple Intelligence features before they were actually available.

Warm Saturday For Chicago Area, Before Slightly Cooler Mother's Day

For those with plans for Mother's Day on Sunday, it should be dry, but slightly cooler than Saturday with a high of 65 degrees.

Fledgling Cranes, Vienna Beef Victory: Good News, Illinois

Treat yourself to some smiles with this roundup of good news articles from our Illinois Patch towns.

Concerts, Food Fests And More: 10 Can’t-Miss Events In The Chicagoland This May

Looking for an excuse to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather? Check out these can't-miss events around Illinois.

Illinois Bill Would Force Employers To Pay Employees Regular Wages For Jury Duty

“The ridiculously low rates that we pay jurors for a day of service can really be a burden,” Sen. Robert Martwick said.

Illinois Weighing A Ban On Sale Of Some Smoke Detectors Over Safety Concerns

"There's been 288 residential fire deaths in Illinois since 2023, since they should have stopped the sale:" Official

6 Kids Hospitalized After Eating THC Gummies | Illinois PatchPM

Cop accused of "inappropriate relationship" with female workers | Teen son charged with killing dad | Felony dropped against ICE protesters

Loving Grass, Turkey Trouble And A Baby Falcon Visits: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Crossbow-Wielding Man Shot By Police: Cops | Illinois PatchPM

Baby airlifted after medical emergency at daycare | Condo explosion | Missing woman last seen at airport

Man, 54, Threatened Police With Crossbow Before Being Shot: State Police

The incident happened in Decatur on April 22. The man survived being shot, and was arrested May 5.

Popular Snack Recalled Over Salmonella Risk: What IL Shoppers Should Know

Consumers are advised not to eat the affected products and to discard them.

Illinois Lawmakers Debating Competing Proposals On AI Liability In Catastrophes

"If this were a person on the other end of the screen, we would be charging them with murder," Uthmeier said.

New Photography Exhibit Opens at the Des Plaines History Center

On display now in the Gallery.

Cop Loses Gun In School Bathroom, Classes Canceled | Illinois PatchPM

Man waist-deep in mud rescued | Restaurateur Rovito released in gambling case | Judge finds man guilty in woman's beating death

Pizza Hut Summer Reading Program 'Book It!' Is Back In IL

The program runs from June 1 through Aug. 31.

Man Killed Near Bar | Baby Cranes Born | Bank Robbed At Gunpoint: IL Weekend

Plus: Alleged teen accomplice of accused cop killer arrested | Be kind to your mind | Services for slain cop | Propane tank fire injures 1.

Storms Monday, Blowing Dust Possible For Chicago Area

Storms are possible late Monday afternoon into the evening, and a few could be strong to severe.

Relative Interrupts Attempted Murders | Woman Who Dismembered Landlord Wants New Trial: IL News

Plus: Perfect ACT score, inmate fight, Lysol attack, Bill Murray visits "City of Champions."

Boy, 15, Charged With Murder | Illinois PatchPM

Man dies in fall at university | Cop accused of offering to drop DUI for sex | Staff, patients hid from accused cop-killer: court docs

Frosty Temps Before Brief Warm-Up Later This Weekend For Chicago Area

A frost advisory has been issued for most of the Chicago area for early Saturday.

Stars And Sluggers, Kindergarten Collab: Good News, Illinois

Need a little pickmeup? Look no further than these good news articles from throughout Illinois.

Baby's Death Investigated As Homicide | Illinois PatchPM

Road rage attempted murder | Restaurant owner charged in illegal gambling ring | Animal torture arrests

A Gaggle In The Parking Lot, Swan Pond And A 'Sassy Prince': IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

IL Gas Prices Among Worst In Country: Here's How Much They've Gone Up This Week

Gas prices are the highest they've been in four years, and Illinois prices are among the worst in the country, according to AAA.

Frankfort Bluegrass Festival hosts its spring fundraiser at CD & Me Friday, May 1 to support July 11-12 fest.

Three bands will showcase the sounds of bluegrass on the indoor stage among the expansive botanic gardens of CD & Me.

On-Duty Cop Sexually Abused Woman: Prosecutors | Illinois PatchPM

7 arrested in armed home invasion | Hero car wash employee | Criminal history emerges for accused cop killer

Big Boy Steam Locomotive Rolls Into IL For America’s 250th: When To See It

Joining Big Boy 4014 on a coast-to-coast tour commemorating America's 250th anniversary is No. 1616, the Abraham Lincoln locomotive.

How Generous Are Illinois Tippers? New Study Reveals

Are Illinoisans generous tippers?

5 Events To Celebrate Cinco De Mayo In Illinois

See how Chicagoland and the rest of the state are celebrating Cinco de Mayo in 2026.

Major Chocolate Brand Issues Salmonella Recall: What IL Consumers Should Know

Several products may be contaminated with salmonella.

How Polluted Is The Air You're Breathing In IL? Use This Tool To Find Out

Twenty-three Illinois counties were given 'F' grades for pollution in at least one of two categories: high ozone and particle pollution.

Kids Held At Gunpoint During Standoff | Illinois PatchPM

Cops fatally shoot driver during chase, shootout | Skull, other bones found in preserve | Bodycam released in fatal shooting

IL Leads Nation In Mass Shooting Frequency: Study

Illinois led second-place Texas by 14 percent for data collected during the calendar year of 2025.