Ward 1 Alderman Walter L. Mosby, III 'Annual Community Health & Resource Fair'

Please join us to learn about health programs and resources in your community that can help improve your health and quality of life.

Franciscan St. James Senior Health Fair: Saturday Nov. 1

Get valuable health information, free screenings and more at Franciscan St. James' free Senior Health Fair on Sat. Nov. 1, from 8:30am-11am

BEWARE: Illinois' 50 Most Haunted Places

This is one of our spookiest lists ever! Don't say we didn't warn you…

Franciscan St. James Heart Health Open House: Oct. 23

Nationally Recognized Cardiologist and Author, Dr. John M. Kennedy to Headline Franciscan St. James Heart Health Open House

Illinois' 12 Most Popular State Parks to Visit in the Fall

You need to see these 12 state parks before you get snowed in!

Ebola Faker Puts a Southland Hospital on High Alert

Quick Clicks: Little Co. of Mary mourns nuns killed in crash • South Sider claims cop squeezed too hard • Lincoln Way teen helps ocean reef.

Worst of the Worst: Accolades Illinois Could Do Without

In case you've missed any, here’s a recap of the worst designations Illinois has garnered over the past few years.

Paper Shred & Electronics Recycling Event

Saturday October 18, 2014 9am-12pm Senator Hastings District Office 813 School Avenue, Matteson IL 60443

DCFS Investigates Baby's Death and Other Top Stories

Quick Clicks: 5 martinis preceded Tinley man's fatal wreck • Terrible accident at Cicero and 95th St. • Orland man sues Air France and more.

26th Street Closure in Chicago Heights Begins Monday

Completion expected by Nov. 7.

Police Investigate Baby's Death | A Dine and Douse | Vandalized Memorial Fund

Quickly: Diner loses his buffalo wings in the parking lot and goes wild on the manager • Volunteer wins mobility van • More microbrews.

HALLOWEEN PARTY

Chicago Hts. Rec will host a safe fun night with candy, popcorn, games a great movie. Please register now! $2 / $3 at the door.

Howl-O-Ween Pooch Parade

CHPD 1st Pooch Parade. Dress your feline in a creative costume for the parade. Registration $5 @ Chicago Hts Rec.

A Heart-Stopping Sex Lawsuit | Tragic Storm | Homecoming Marriage Proposal

September 2014's Most-Viewed Stories also include a mom's living nightmare, a touch-too-much massage and gifts from NASCAR's Richard Petty.

Vandals Shatter Marine Veterans Memorial: Quickly

Oak Lawn: One of the happiest towns in America? • Kingston Trio adds a show • New distillery in Frankfort • More top South Suburban stories.

How's the Unemployment Rate in Your City or County?

Cities, counties and metro areas with the highest and lowest unemployment rates in Illinois.

Take a Walk in the Park, Help South Suburban Humane Society

The Bark Walk will take place Saturday, Sept. 27 at Irwin Park.

The Big Lift: When the Sick and Injured are Too Fat for Paramedics, Who Do You Call?

Believe it or not, there's a special crew in the south suburbs to handle that.

Is This Chicago Museum Truly the Best in the World?

To say this comes as a surprise is a major understatement.

Home Invasion Suspects Caught; Hit-and-Run Victim Helps Police

Quick Clicks: Cardiac sex lawsuit • Will sheriff candidate vows to end "sweetheart" deals • A retired teacher's love and more top stories.

Southland Residents Choose to #Walkon, #BetheLight in Suicide Prevention

Patch asked our readers to tell us why suicide prevention matters to them.

A Wallenda Will Walk the Chicago Skyline on a Tightrope Nov. 2

The event will be broadcast live on the Discovery Channel.

Planning to Have a Baby and Live in Illinois? You Need to See This

Wallet Hub ranked which states are best to raise a child in. How did Illinois compare to the rest of the Midwest?

Fall Vendor/Craft Show & Chili Cookoff

Sat. October 4th during the Bloom vs Crete Monee Football game for some chili, crafts, and goodies!!! We will be in the cafeteria.

New I-57 / Tri-State Tollway Interchange Opens in October

And with that comes a discount on new I-PASS transponders. A temporary tollway office is now open in Midlothian, too.

Solar Storm: Internet May Flare Up, But So May Northern Lights (Video)

A major solar flare launched off the Sun Wednesday, potentially unleashing a geomagnetic storm that could interrupt communications.

Where Exactly Does Chicago Metro End and Downstate Begin? And Why is This So Hotly Debated?

Where is the true dividing line?

Fund Raiser Set Up to Cover Funeral for Chicago Heights Boy Who Drowned in Kankakee River

Jaden Irby was 14 years old.

Which Football Teams are Illinoisans Rooting For?

Illinois' favorite NFL team might be obvious, but what about its favorite college team? Or favorite NFL team from a different state?

Your Weekend Chicagoland Weather Forecast

Humidity swept away by cold front. What to expect in the coming days.

Join Us, Walk 'Out of the Darkness' for Suicide Prevention

Patch teams up with crisis services group Hope and Friendship Foundation to raise money for suicide awareness and prevention.

Looking for a Fright? Check Out These 8 Creepy Illinois Sites

Illinois has its share of creepy roads. But it also has some downright eerie places. We offer eight from around the state. Check them out.

Franciscan St. James Announces Date for 2014 Gala

Benefit to be held Nov. 15 at Oak Brook Hills Resort

How Many Concealed Carry Gun Permits Were Issued in Your County?

Breaking down the number of concealed carry permits issued in each Illinois county.

Are You Living Near a Registered Sex Offender?

We found the Illinois counties with the most and fewest registered sex offenders per capita. Is your county one of them?

First Case of Human West Nile Virus Reported in Oak Lawn

Positive mosquito pools in 61 communities and three dead birds having tested positive for the virus reported throughout Cook County suburbs.

Adoption Fees Waived at 'Empty the Shelter' at South Suburban Humane Society

Adoption fees will be dropped this weekend, in an effort to find all the animals a home.

Traffic Map: What's Moving, What's Not in Chicago's South Suburbs

Green means go, yellow means slow and if you see red, you'll probably get mad. Our live traffic map pinpoints highway construction, too.

This Trick Can Turn Your $100 bill into a $110 Bill

The secret: Carry it across state lines. $100 in Illinois buys more here than in Jersey and California. How do we compare to our neighbors?

Cop Turned Niece into a Sex Pawn and Housekeeper, Alleges County Prosecutor

Quick Clicks: Woman snoozes in stranger's car • Mariano's weeks away in Oak Lawn • ALS ice bucket challenge with a cement mixer and more.