Paczki Day 2022: Where To Find Them In The Chicago Area

Are you celebrating Mardi Gras? Here's where to get your sweet treats for Fat Tuesday around Illinois.

Looking For Love? Cicero, Of All Places, A Top 'Burb For Singles

KONKOL COLUMN: Ex-Cicero President Betty Loren-Maltese, who is single and 73, says report counting the town's eligible daters is fake news.

Send A Valentine's Day Message To Someone Via Illinois Patch

Fill out the short form in this article to send a message to show someone why you love them this Valentine's Day.

Valentine's Day Special - 25% off Gift Certificates

Give the give of music this Valentine's Day!

Treat Your Valentine To Dinner And A Ghost Hunt At The Roff House

'Love At The Roff House' in Watseka, features dinner, dessert and a paranormal investigation Feb. 12, hosted by Graveside Paranormal.

Kindhearted Baby Gives to Children Fighting Cancer

Kindhearted Baby Gives to Children Fighting Cancer

'Hardrock, Coco and Joe' Still A Chicago Holiday Classic

Stuff you didn't know about the "three little men two-feet high" as the classic marks its 70th anniversary.

Best Holiday Decorations: Vote In Illinois Patch's Poll

The winner will receive a $100 Amazon gift card. The deadline to vote is Thursday night.

Winter Solstice 2021, Ursid Meteors: What To Expect In Illinois

Accuweather is forecasting a breezy, but clear night, with a low of 22 degrees in our area Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.

10 Illinois Stories That Made Us Smile In 2021

From a wandering bison to $50K in donations for a girl, 9, on the mend from a serious illness, here are our most heart-warming stories.

Share Your Festive Pet Pics With Illinois Patch This Season

Show off your dog or cat or amphibian or hermit crab in their most dazzling holiday duds for an upcoming feature article.

TAWANI Hospitality Presents Architecturally-Inspired Gift Items

Custom Gifts Pay Tribute to Chicago’s Historic Lang House Chicago and Emil Bach

Black Santa 'Dreezy Claus' Brings Chicago Gift Of Representation

KONKOL COLUMN: Andre Russell, "Chicago's Black Santa," finds joy delivering families Christmastime visits with a Santa that looks like them.

Illinois Readers Take On Patch's 2021 Gingerbread House Contest

These mouthwatering, icing-capped creations are vying for prizes in Patch's annual roundup of the best gingerbread houses in the nation.

Restaurants Open On Christmas Day 2021 In Illinois

Keeping your holiday celebration low-key? Some restaurants in Illinois are open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Winter Solstice 2021, Ursid Meteors: What To Expect In Illinois

The winter solstice arrives in Illinois on Dec. 21. See what is in store for winter events, festivals and more.

Best Christmas Yard Displays Sought For 2021 Tour O' Lights

Do you have the best Christmas decorations in town? Send us photos and a description for Patch's 2021 tour o' lights.

Traditional Swedish Holiday Events Return To Andersonville

Julmarknad Christmas Bazaar and St. Lucia Festival of Lights

Illinois Tree Farms: Where To Cut Your Own Christmas Tree 2021

Make some memories by cutting down your own Christmas tree. Use our guide to find a tree farm within driving distance of Chicago's suburbs.

Gems Of Gratitude: IL Patch Readers Share Why They're Thankful

We asked Illinois Patch readers to share photos and stories of what makes them grateful this holiday season.

Holiday Train, Bus Return This Year In Chicago

Santa and his chief spokes-elf, Ella, have extra guidelines and reminders in place this year because of COVID-19.

Andersonville Announces Line-Up of Neighborhood Holiday Events

First-Ever Outdoor Winter Market, Plus the Return of JOY on Clark St., Late Night Andersonville, Holiday Trolley, Santa Claus & More

Why Are You Thankful? Share Photos, Stories With Illinois Patch

This Thanksgiving, Illinois Patch wants readers to share words and images about the people, places and things that make them grateful.

Jewel, Mariano's: Thanksgiving 2021 Grocery Store Hours In IL

Find out when you can pick up those last-minute Thanksgiving staples from Whole Foods, Amazon Fresh and more.

Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving 2021 In Illinois

If you’re skipping the big gathering and home-cooked meal, make your reservations now at these Illinois restaurants.

Black Friday Sales 2021: Store, Mall Hours In Illinois

Black Friday is Nov. 26. Find out which stores are closed on Thanksgiving and when they plan to reopen.

Wobble Before You Gobble: Chicagoland 2021 Turkey Trot Guide

Traditional Thanksgiving fun runs, as well as some inaugural events, are planned in the Chicago area this year after a year of cancelations.

Veterans Day Photos, Tributes From Illinois Patch Readers

This roundup of reader-submitted pictures and stories pays tribute to Illinois-area veterans for Veterans Day 2021.

Where Illinois Vets Can Eat Free, Get Deals On Veterans Day

Here's what Illinois restaurants are offering freebies & dining deals to U.S. armed forces and veterans on Thursday.

Daylight Saving Time Ends In Illinois: Time To Fall Back

As more and more states opt to make Daylight Saving Time permanent, see what time the sun will set in Illinois.

Chicago's Giant Christmas Tree Harvested From Logan Square Yard

The Benavidas family donated its 51-foot blue spruce, which will become Chicago's official Christmas tree.

Visits With Santa Reservation Only At Macy's On State Street

A spokesperson for the department store said reservations can be made online for Nov. 6 through Dec. 24 visits, which will be contactless.

Illinois' Best Spooky Yard: Haunted Mansion On Homestead Wins

In honor of spooky season, Patch asked readers to vote for their favorite yard haunt. Here's the winner.

IL Holiday COVID-19 Guidance: Vaccines Will Make Season Safer

Illinois' top doc said safe and effective vaccines will allow friends and families to more safely celebrate together this year.

Haunting Hounds, Creepy Cats: IL Patch Halloween Pet Photos 2021

Pets just love dressing up in Halloween costumes, right? Peep this roundup of cute Halloween pets in Illinois and find out for yourself.

Best Yard Haunt: Vote In Illinois Patch's Poll

The winner will receive a $100 Amazon gift card. Deadline to vote is Thursday night.

Yes To Trick-Or-Treating, No To Masks: IL Patch Parents Respond

With a vaccine for kids still weeks away, Patch readers were much less concerned about kids trick-or-treating compared with last year.

Peak Fall Foliage: When & Where To See It In Illinois

If you still want to plan a trip to check out the changing leaves and fall colors in Illinois, here's what you need to know.

Illinois' Most-Searched Halloween Costumes On Google

Halloween 2021 is just days away. Will we see an abundance of witches or Harley Quinns this year? Here's what Google Trends has to say.

Will Your Kids Trick Or Treat For Halloween 2021? IL Patch Survey

Late last week, Illinois health officials released guidelines for celebrating Halloween safely as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.