Honest Abe’s 206th birthday is Feb. 12. Celebrate by learning 20 new facts about the president from Illinois.
Lest we forget just how wonderful our state is, take a look at the Illinois Wall of Fame.
Kyle Cuchna's family grateful to the volunteer effort Saturday that helped lead them to their missing son at a Wauconda shelter.
Army vet Jim Champion has multiple sclerosis.
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.
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.
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.
As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.
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.
Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.
What we can learn from Gabrielle Giffords’ return to skydiving.
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.
First baby born in McHenry County has finally arrived!
Maci Joyce Curtin was born at 12:31 a.m. on New Year's Day at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington.
Gold coin found in Arlington Heights Salvation Army kettle.
Leader of the Chicago Archdiocese reflects on his life and his service to the church.
Crystal Lake Central High School won the honor of having its school mascot, the tiger, carved from a block of ice during the Dec. 7 Centennial Winter Festival in Crystal Lake.
The Mega Millions winning numbers are 8, 14, 17, 20, 39, with the Mega Ball number 7.
With no tickets matching this past Tuesday's drawing, the Mega Millions game has soared to $636 million.
Recent statistics released by the United Census Bureau ranks the richest counties in the country.
When the Harlem Globetrotters organization learned about Camille Paddock's anti-bullying crusade via a Patch article, they invited her to join them to encourage kids.
Gold coins worth $5,200 total were anonymously dropped in a Salvation Army kettle in Lake Zurich on Dec. 4.
With no tickets matching this past Tuesday's drawing, the Mega Millions game has soared to $425 million.
WestJet Airline passengers get 'Christmas Miracle' upon arriving at baggage claim.
Georgio's Pizza will give the customers who order the millionth and millionth-and-one pizzas "free pizza for a year."
Friends of Autumn Novielli, 3, are holding a fundraiser this Saturday at Huntley Park District Recreation Center.
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
McHenry County Fire Departments raised nearly $2,000 and pitched in to help with Operation North Pole to brighten the holidays for sick children and their families.
The Trojans boys basketball teams collected donations for the Cary-Grove Food Pantry.
No ticket matched the winning numbers in Friday's Mega Millions game. The jackpot has now climbed to
More than 500 people attended the Christmas at the Dole/ First Friday gallery last night in Crystal Lake.
Cary-Grove Spanish teacher, Linda Matthias, appeared on Wheel of Fortune game show with her husband, Brent. The taped segment will be aired this Thursday.
Did you get your ticket for Friday's Mega Millions? The jackpot is up to $291 million, the ninth largest in the game's history!
2nd Annual Santa Run draws nearly 1,000 participants in downtown Crystal Lake.
Volunteers turn out by the hundreds for annual Community Harvest in Crystal Lake.