Two Oakton STEAM youth programs are available the week of March 26, at both college campuses.
Youngsters are invited to participate in unique learning opportunities at Oakton this summer.
A total of 73 Illinois cities were ranked by Niche as the best places to start a family.
Here are the top 50 safest cities in Illinois, according to ValuePenguin.
A list of 59 must-try ice cream shops throughout the state.
Cool off at these 43 water parks and pools this summer.
As one of the oldest celebrations of National Night Out Against Crime, Maine Towship knows how to do it right. Check this out!
As summer rolls toward the end how about a free park and movie courtesy of the Golf Maine Park District? Check this out!!
Afternoon Adventures Wednesdays, July 29-August 12, from 1-3 p.m. at the Des Plaines History Center, 781 Pearson Street.
VIDEO: A young woman shares her story of "sextortion" as a teen victim of Lucas Chansler. The FBI has released the screen names he used.
Sure, Chicago has a lot of fun things to do, but let us introduce you to what the rest of Illinois has to offer this summer.
Priti Shah received three lottery tickets from her daughter on Mother's Day. The third ended up being an instant winner.
Warning: Do not read when hungry.
Everyone loves summer and especially the children so plan their fun activities with Golf Maine Park District.
With a slight chill in the air under sunny skies, area children flocked to Dee Park for the 2015 Easter Egg Hunt.
Des Plaines Park District helps kids get fit using the NFL's Play60 program.
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.
Finish Line gave 20 Special Olympics Illinois athletes a free pair of new shoes and more.
Hoss, who survived the polar vortex and 500 days on his own, is back home in Michigan as the search for Holly continues on the North Shore.
West Leyden's Josh Padilla took the field for the first time as a varsity football player, and his friends made the night special.
Halley's Comet says hello this week, and conditions in Illinois are good for viewing.
Army vet Jim Champion has multiple sclerosis.
Catholic pilgrims eager to stand in the shadow of sculptures honoring revered saints. Dedication of pope's monument is Saturday in Niles.
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.
Country star Tim McGraw sang "You Are So Beautiful" to a fan with Down Syndrome who joined him on stage in Atlanta July 13. He also signed his guitar and gave it to the ecstatic girl.
A happy ending for one Michigan family and their beloved dog, missing for months.
Space telescopes helping to track down Earth-like planets.
Kenilworth resident racking up the wins and the dollars. She has the longest winning streak of any woman in "Jeopardy" history.
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.
Officer Michael McEvoy is on the mend after December 2013 shooting.
Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.
Five inspiring stories from Patch.
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.