The Darien woman teaches in a small village in Burkina Faso.
Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.
Also in this week's 'Good Reads,' a local cop has 50 parrots in his home and Patch readers have a bone to pick with the post office over missing mail.
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.
These animals have it all figured out.
The cabbies pose against the hoods of their cars, mostly fully dressed, to raise money for a lawsuit against the City of Chicago.
Leader of the Chicago Archdiocese reflects on his life and his service to the church.
Is this dad a jerk or a prankster? What a terrible gift. (Unless you're a Packers fan.)
Over 350 District 86 students were named Illinois State Scholars by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission.
The Score guys will be live at Gibsons Steakhouse from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday.
Also, a local school's high-tech security is featured on the 'Today Show' and you can get a peek at Michael Jordan's house.
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
Wild Ginger is expected to open some time in the spring of 2014.
The owners of the new self-serve yogurt shop in Garden Market Shopping Center recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony with village officials.
Also in this week's 'Good Reads,' we've got gorgeous photos of a Frank Lloyd Wright home for sale and a local woman wins big in the lottery.
Our latest Tweet of Note comes from the well-known podcaster and former radio host.
Village manager Patrick Higgins said Monday night village staff had anticipated six months of lost sales-tax revenue with the closing of Dominick's.
The Western Springs Dominick's is one of 11 locations that have been purchased by Roundy's, the parent company of Mariano's.
Did this year bring a particular joy or good fortune?
School supplies collected Monday and Tuesday will go to Washington Community High School over Thanksgiving weekend.
Vinay Nayak will be given the opportunity to study expense-free at Oxford University in England.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
In addition to the perfect Thanksgivukkah centerpiece, this week's 'Good Reads' features the Cusack's home for sale and a record-breaking field goal.
The father of Kelli O'Laughlin spoke Saturday morning live from the event at Lyons Township's south campus in Western Springs.
Also in this week's 'Good Reads,' Locals organize aid for the Philippines and a chef chases down an iPhone thief.
"Is she warm enough? Is she too warm? Is she still breathing??" These are examples of the thoughts racing through the mind of a new parent.
Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.
It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.
Good reads and good people: Fighting bullies and cancer. Rescuing a beloved dog. Forgiving the men who robbed you. Losing the lottery and winning.
See how people are thanking veterans around the country.
This week's 'Good Reads' also includes a story about a dog rescue and some pumpkin smashing.
Sammie the Bernese Mountain Dog was swept away by a stream at KLM Park in Hinsdale and was found by Hinsdale police after she traveled through an underground drain pipe.
Thank you, Internet, for the perfect end to Halloween.
We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.
Also in this week's 'Good Reads,' a lottery winner shares the jackpot with his uncle and a tour of Michael Jordan's home.