Recycle Hay Bale Decorations at Algonquin-LITH Food Pantry

Don't dump those hay bales! Bring them to the Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Food Pantry.

Help Algonquin Karate Students Raise $100,000 for Charity

Kicks for Cures is a fundraising event that benefits several area charities.

Dr. Oz: Benefits of Getting A Flu Shot Far Outweigh Concerns

The host of TV's "The Dr. Oz Show" came to Advocate Health Care in Park Ridge Tuesday to promote flu shots and posed with fans. Advocate gave away 1,000 free shots.

High School Student with Down Syndrome Scores Touchdown [VIDEO]

A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.

A Father's Priceless Reaction to Son's Report Card

Every parent should have this much joy at report card time.

Cam's Dare To Be Different Campaign Battles the Bullies

"I’ve been there. I know exactly how it feels to be different. I wanted to die – but I didn’t."

Happy Grandparents Day! 5 Last-Minute Gift Ideas to Make For Grandma, Grandpa

Grandparents' Day is today, Sept. 8, and Patch searched the Web for ideas to make this Sunday stand out.

Good Shepherd Hospital Provides Heart Treatments to Salvadorian Teens

McHenry County Historical Society Presents 'Path to Lakemoor' Show

Scout Leader Livid as St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Severs Ties Due to Gay Membership Policy

The Rev. Brian Grady said the Boy Scouts of America is condoning homosexuality by allowing openly gay members.

Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Patch: New Boards and New Look

Five Things You Need to Know for Monday, Oct. 1

Find out what's happening on Monday in Algonquin and Lake in the Hills.

The Kelly Miller Circus is Coming to Town

The circus will be at Sunset Park on Saturday.

West Nile Virus Death Reported in Kane

In Kane County, four total deaths have been reported because of West Nile Virus since 2002.

Registration Open for Upcoming Run for the Bear

The 18th annual Run for the Bear will help raise money for the Bear Necessities Pediatric Foundation.

Five Options for Fox Bluff Conservation, Camp Algonquin Site

The McHenry County Conservation District is asking for the public's input on five options they have identified for the Fox Bluff Conservation area.

Communities Plan National Night Out Events

Special evening designed to strengthen the bond between police officers and residents will be held today.

'American Pickers' Want to Pick Through Illinois

The "modern archeologists" who star in the History Channel show plan to be in Illinois in September, according to a show producer.

Lights and Sirens Parade, Activities Planned for Sunday at Sunset Park

The event will help raise money for the Lake in the Hills Explorer Post #1096.

Heat Advisory in Effect Tuesday

Temperatures could once again hit 100 degrees.

Ribbon Cutting Held at New Food Pantry Location

The new Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Interfaith Food Pantry opened in April at 1113 Pyott Road in Lake in the Hills.

Parents Question Whether LITH Girl Should Compete in Huntley Pageant

Pageant has 10 contestants who will compete at Huntley High School on Friday, June 1.

Lake in the Hills Man Touts Importance of Organ Donation

Jeff Higgins of Lake in the Hills received a kidney donation from his brother, MIichael Higgins, seven years ago.

County DOT to Hold Meeting on Route 31 Road Project

The project will widen Route 31 at Virginia Road/Klasen Road to two through lanes in each direction.

Healthiest Chocolate Easter Eggs for Kids

HealthCastle.com tells us what Easter chocolates are best for our kids, and which varieties are the worst.

Share Your Easter Photos with Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Patch

Post photos of your kids meeting the bunny, hunting for eggs or dressed in their Easter best.

How to Announce Your Garage Sale on Algonquin-LITH Patch

Posting to our events calendar is an easy way to get the word out about your upcoming event.

Poll: Have You Bought a Mega Millions Ticket?

What would you do if you won $540 million?

Chicagoland Gas Prices Highest in Nation

Experts expect gas prices to reach an all-time high soon.

March Temperatures Above Fourth of July Average Temps

Temperatures in the Chicago area have soared above 80 degrees in recent days.

Patch Gets Up Close with Shedd's Orphaned Baby Sea Otter

Cayucos is not ready for her public debut, but is adapting and learning survival skills at Shedd Aquarium after being rescued off the California coast in December.