The newborn was six pounds, 11 ounces.
These animals have it all figured out.
Gold coin found in Arlington Heights Salvation Army kettle.
Leader of the Chicago Archdiocese reflects on his life and his service to the church.
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.
Meghan Hope Pacyna was born on July 9 and was discharged from Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove on Tuesday.
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
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!
This cool interactive chart tells you how often people Google-searched for Golf Mill, as opposed to Old Orchard, Woodfield, Oakbrook and Northbrook Court.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
It will offer the same services the Niles facility did, including issuing Illinois driver's licenses, address changes, issuing driver's permits, providing vehicle stickers and many more.
"Is she warm enough? Is she too warm? Is she still breathing??" These are examples of the thoughts racing through the mind of a new parent.
Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.
It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.
Des Plaines tree lighting planned for Dec. 6.
See how people are thanking veterans around the country.
We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.
See what $21 million will get you. You might get it for less.
Mom's rendition of "My Heart Can't Tell You No" creates a strong reaction in her 10-month-old baby.
The host of TV's "The Dr. Oz Show" came to Advocate Health Care in Park Ridge Tuesday to promote flu shots and posed with fans. Advocate gave away 1,000 free shots.
NerdWallet ranked Lutheran General, as well as Evanston Hospital, in the top 10 of most patient-recommended facilities in the state.
A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.
Every parent should have this much joy at report card time.
Sheree Brussa received the van from Trinity Lutheran Church. It will help her to take care of her son who is afflicted with a variety of medical conditions, the Chicago Tribune reports.
A roundup of contributions to the Local Voices section from from Aug. 19 to Aug. 25.
A roundup of contributions to the Local Voices section from from Aug. 12 to Aug. 18.
Beautiful homes surround what was once the clay pits for Whitcomb Brick.
Des Plaines Patch’s community event calendar lists tons of stuff to do.
The seventh-grader will represent Illinois at the National World War II Museum.
Share your favorite pictures from the community; click the green “Upload Photos and Videos” button.
A roundup of contributions to the Local Voices section from July 8 to July 14.
Changes in social services forced Maryville to reinvent itself several times
We ask, where’s a favorite place to go, thing to do.