Algonquin Area Public Library will host 2nd annual festival Sunday, August 30 from 10am to 4pm, featuring musicians, storytellers and more!
Here are the top 50 safest cities in Illinois, according to ValuePenguin.
A list of 59 must-try ice cream shops throughout the state.
Cool off at these 43 water parks and pools this summer.
VIDEO: A young woman shares her story of "sextortion" as a teen victim of Lucas Chansler. The FBI has released the screen names he used.
Want to learn to Sing, Dance, & Act? Spotlight Youth Theater offers full day summer camps for kids ages 5-18.
The lemonade stand was run by a group of girls who make up the Lemonade Brigade.
Sure, Chicago has a lot of fun things to do, but let us introduce you to what the rest of Illinois has to offer this summer.
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Chattergirls:5 Steps to a Girl’s Uniqueness Self-Esteem Program 1 Week Summer Program
Join us this summer for some lunchtime fun at these FREE family events. This event features magician, Magic of Gary Kantor!
Jennifer Ullery faces felony charge and various misdemeanors for shooting the TV in front of her three kids, police said.
Kent Pleva bought a $10 Million Cash Bonanza ticket, different than his normal $1 scratch off, and the change paid off.
Honest Abe’s 206th birthday is Feb. 12. Celebrate by learning 20 new facts about the president from Illinois.
Lest we forget just how wonderful our state is, take a look at the Illinois Wall of Fame.
Army vet Jim Champion has multiple sclerosis.
The movie, in stores July 22, is about a real-life boy who says he went to Heaven and met Jesus during surgery. We spoke with the family behind the film about how it can help start a discussion in your town.
Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.
A New York woman is so good at bargain shopping that she's used her skills to donate groceries and other goods to charity. Learn how you can follow her lead locally.
As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.
After losing three people close to her in eight months, Edie Elkan picked up a harp for the first time in 28 years. Now she runs a program training others to play the instrument for patients in hospitals.
Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.
Five inspiring stories from Patch.
What we can learn from Gabrielle Giffords’ return to skydiving.
Patch and Disney on Ice will give away five family packs of four tickets each to the show of your choice. Enter to win through Jan. 20.
First baby born in McHenry County has finally arrived!
Maci Joyce Curtin was born at 12:31 a.m. on New Year's Day at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington.
Gold coin found in Arlington Heights Salvation Army kettle.
Leader of the Chicago Archdiocese reflects on his life and his service to the church.
The Mega Millions winning numbers are 8, 14, 17, 20, 39, with the Mega Ball number 7.
With no tickets matching this past Tuesday's drawing, the Mega Millions game has soared to $636 million.
When the Harlem Globetrotters organization learned about Camille Paddock's anti-bullying crusade via a Patch article, they invited her to join them to encourage kids.
Four gold coins valued at $5,200 total were anonymously donated in a Salvation Army red kettle in Lake Zurich on Dec. 4.
Recent statistics released by the United Census Bureau ranks the richest counties in the country.
With no tickets matching this past Tuesday's drawing, the Mega Millions game has soared to $425 million.
Festive dinner with Santa at Algonquin Colonial Cafe is Friday, Dec. 13.