Failed Bank Robber on the Lam / Woman Pleads with Hit-and-Run Driver / 2 Rescued from Burning House

Headlines Worth a QuickClick: "I am not a monster," says mom accused of leaving kids in the car • Fleckenstein's Bakery to expand soon.

#Ferguson: A Reckless, Failed Experiment In Societal Manipulation

Deceitful Outsiders Seek Personal Notoriety By Preying On The Defenseless, Lesser-Educated & Uninformed

Walmart Employee Shot / Hawaii Skating Accident Claims Woman's Life / Cancer-Stricken Woman's Car Taken

Headlines Worth a QuickClick: Burglar snared in home's crawl space • Onetime HF track star mourned • Oak Forest man makes icy pond rescue.

The Best and Worst States for Teenage Drivers

Now you can relax a bit if your kid is on the road… or if you’re driving around one.

Teen Dies in Hit and Run on Cicero / Boy Saved from Icy Pond / Woman Taunts Veteran in Parking Lot

Headlines Worth a QuickClick: Rep. Kosel leaves office • Military man maced in road rage case • Gina Glocksen in New Lenox and more.

More Winter Weather on the Way: Snow, Bitter Cold

A wind chill advisory is in effect tonight and a winter storm watch will take effect Monday night.

Woman Claims Jewel Meat Gave Her Salmonella / MS Meds Stolen from Tinley Man's Porch / Cop Accused of Extorting Sex at Gunpoint

Headlines Worth a QuickClick: Local athlete declares for NFL draft • Family marks 77 years in Orland fire service • Man falls into sewer.

Reserve Your Cook County Picnic Grove for 2015 Dates

Permits available online and in person beginning January 2.

2014's Most-Read Stories on the Patch Chicago Network

An injured bald eagle, a gay kid at prom, a sperm bank mishap and other unusual happenings made headlines in 2014.

The Top Google Searches in 2014

A list of the top trending search terms in both Illinois and Chicago.

The Weirdest Town Names in Illinois

Some of these names will leave you scratching your head.

Alcohol a Factor in Crash That Killed Nuns / Brother Rice Mourns Teacher / Ex-Southland Cop Guilty of Civil Rights Violation

Headlines Worth a QuickClick: South suburban animal care worker arrested in Kansas • Woman stole girdle to wear to church: cops.

'85 Chicago Bears Help ComEd Tackle Refrigerator Recycling

Winner of the “Retire Your Old Fridge” contest receives visit from ’85 Bears

Did you know these 30 fun facts about Illinois?

In one town, it’s illegal for boys to chuck snowballs at trees, but legal for girls… you definitely didn’t know that.

Residency Complaint the 'Right Thing' for Little League / Riding Lawnmower Wrongful Death Suit / Cafeteria Worker Spends Precious Cash on Sick Kids

Headlines Worth a QuickClick: Horses euthanized on Frankfort farm • Lurking sex offender in Orland Park • Pot sales by Flossmoor school.

Woman Spends a Lot of Her Paycheck on Sick Kids / Naked Guy Claims 'I Was Hot and Changing My Pants' / US Little League Champs Cheated, Evergreen Park League Claims

Headlines Worth a QuickClick: Vanity plate duplicates cause confusion • Archer Bank in Burbank robbed • Driver punches 62-year-old woman.

ComEd's Smart Ideas(R) Energy Efficiency Program To Reach $1 Billion in Customer Savings Milestone

ComEd customers looking to reduce their energy use and save money on their electric bill can turn to the electric company’s Smart Ideas prog

Rain Barrels and Composters Available

Rain Barrels and Composters are a great gift idea for the Gardener

Pastor of the Streets Helping Homeless

Pastor Scott Reese looking for toys, gift cards, eighty basketballs to help homeless and at risk youth

Fight at Christ Hospital Follows Shooting / Marine Needs to Help His Mom / Marian Catholic Student Accidentally Shoots Himself

Headlines Worth a QuickClick: 'Helpful' woman tries to run over angry homeless, say cops • Cops capture man wanted in Orland home invasion.

25 Best Illinois Cities To Live In: AreaVibes

These might be some of the best places to live in the state, if you can afford what it will cost you.

19 Illinois Restaurants Win Statewide Award

Winners of the “Enjoy Illinois: Delicious Destinations” award.

Helpful Lady Runs Over Angry Homeless People / Raw Sewage Lawsuit / Killer Kustok Speaks for Himself

Headlines Worth a QuickClick: 1,000 toys for South Suburban Humane Society • Ag School wins new roof • Stolen kettle cash replaced.

South Suburban Humane Society to Receive up to 1,000 Toys from PetSafe Through Social Media Promotion

PetSafe will donate one toy to a pet at the South Suburban Humane Society for each new social media “Like” or “Follow” through Dec. 31.

Illinois is One of the Nation's Worst-Run States

24/7 Wall St. released its annual survey of the best- and worst-run states in the nation. Are you surprised by Illinois’ new rank?

Where to Find the Best Holiday Lights in the 'Burbs

Have you spotted some amazing shows of Clark Griswold-esque decorating passion? Tell us where!

Moderate to Heavy Snow and Sleet Likely for Monday-Morning Commute

Leave early this morning if you can.

Prison Time Finally Meted Out for 2009 New Year's Eve Fatal / High Schooler Uses Stun Gun in Class / Bears Fans Stabbed After Game

Headlines Worth a QuickClick: Lemont man arrested on child porn charges • Kustok won't get a new trial • Gunman shoots at baby in car.

The 6 Biggest NOAA-Ranked Snowstorms Recorded in Illinois

Will this year’s winter bring enough snow to top these records?

In Honor of World AIDS Day 2014 The South Suburban HIV/AIDS Regional Coalition is "Stepping Out Against HIV/AIDS"

World AIDS Day Celebration HIV/AIDS Awareness

Best Buddies Pet Pantry's Holiday Pet Food Dive

Annual Pet Food Drive to benefit many family pets in need in Bloom Township.

Winter Adoptathon and Open House County Line Animal Hospital

Dogs & cats for adoption, photos with Santa, Holiday bake sale, raffles. Volunteers from Best Buddies Pet Pantry will be collecting dona

Chicago Suspends City Cop Accused of Shooting at Suburban Cop Who Tried to Pull Him Over

Headlines Worth a QuickClick: Mall sex toys out of public view • Couple sues over Midway plane crash • Couple sues over botched vasectomy.

Where to Cut Your Own Christmas Tree in the Chicago 'Burbs and Beyond

Use our list to find a Christmas tree farm within driving distance from the Chicago suburbs to select your perfect tree!

Brace Yourself for a C-C-C-Cold Turkey Day

Possible morning flurries and a high near 26. This could be in the top 10 of coldest Thanksgivings on record.

Apparently this is Illinois' signature Thanksgiving Day dish

There’s a good chance you’re unaware of the state’s signature dish, and these 15 interesting facts about Thanksgiving turkeys.

Ease Holiday Travel: Check These Road Closures First

Here is a complete list of road and ramp closures statewide organized by district and county.

Drew Peterson Lawyer Believes Wife-Killer's Murder-For-Hire Rap A 'Setup'

A roundup of recent #PatchChicago stories.

Top Illinois cities and counties with the highest sales taxes

How much are you paying in sales taxes compared to your neighboring cities and counties?

Video of 95th Street Fatal / Mittens for Moms Who Love to Hold Hands / Allan Kustok Wants a New Trial

Headlines Worth a QuickClick: Orland massage parlor shut down • Tinley teen accused of beating, stabbing a landscaper • Missing craft cash