Charity race raised $2,700 for the Green Beret Foundation.
Christmas Without Cancer supporter hosts rockin’ celebration
Former Blackhawk players will greet families at softball tourney benefiting fallen first responders' families at Saint Xav's on Sept. 14.
Mayor Jim Sexton shares West Nile virus prevention tips and tells his story in public service video now showing in suburban movie theaters.
Crisis Center of South Suburbia benefits from the Southland's generosity.
Ozinga concrete mixer delivers big for mother and son in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.
Sunday in Palos Hills, a New York cop will look on with pride at the wedding day of the baby girl he brought back to life.
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.
Chief Supporter Cardinal Frances George Inducted in Hall of Fame.
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.
Christmas Without Cancer delivers Apple iPad in June to Burbank college student determined to beat cancer and earn his degree.
Saint Xavier University Golf Classic gets underway Aug. 5 and the Silver Lake Country Club benefiting the university's student scholarship fund.
Beverly boxing coach Martin McGarry used to duck uppercuts shadowboxing with Muhammed Ali, now he's taking on cancer.
Even after death, Chris Panicucci, a Burbank police officer and Evergreen Park resident known for his generous spirit, is still giving back.
Deadline deadline for alumnae nominations is June 20. Honorees into Hall of Honor will be announced at Mother McAuley's all-school reunion in October.
From his Beverly base, physician Dr. Robert Dolehide's healing touch extended to the far reaches of the Southwest Side and Southwest suburbs.
Donate to Special Olympics Illinois anywhere there's a "Cop on Top" at Dunkin' Donuts and get a free donut this Friday, May 30.
Neighborhood restaurants "Go Gray in May" for John McNicholas Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.
Eddie Seitz couldn't believe who was standing outside his door as he got ready to leave for his first school dance.
Neighborhood restaurants team up donate a portion of sales to the John McNicholas Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation during the month of May.
Just adorable (unless you were stuck behind them).
Show-and-tell at Fry Elementary School in Burbank became extra special for everyone that day.
Beverly law firm donates Lou Malnati-commissioned public art piece to Ronald McDonald House.
Bald eagle found in Oak Lawn comes full circle as he's released into wild by animal control officer who rescued him.
The Boss pulls 10-year-old Henry Hynes on stage for "Dancing in the Dark."
Thanks to the wonderful readers of Patch and Southtown-Star, Scott Curtiss got his adaptive bike. Now, his parents want to "pay it forward."
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.
CFD and CPD host boxing exhibition for charity and bragging rights in 12th annual Battle of the Badges, April 11.
As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.
Most people who try don't get out alive in this fun twist on dinner theatre in Chicago.
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.
Hundreds turn out to Klein Park to participate in 5K to raise money for melanoma research in memory of Evergreen Park friend and neighbor, Meg Moonan.
Second annual 5K Run/Walk steps this Saturday to raise funds for Meg Moonan Endowment Fund for Melanoma Research.
Family of young Oak Lawn man with autism is trying to win an adaptive bicycle designed for riders with special needs and YOU CAN HELP.
Luke Amelio is currently undergoing treatment for leukemia. His classmates, friends and other Mt. Greenwood residents are participating in St. Baldrick's March 15, in his honor.
Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.
Local baseball organization Tinley Park Bobcats wants all players to be comfortable—and safe—taking the field at Bettenhausen Park. The group is raising money to build handicapped-accessible Challengers Field.
After seven days on the lam, Bruno, the lost brindle boxer, is back home with his family in Evergreen Park.
The money keeps rolling in from very generous local businesses.