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Local baseball organization Tinley Park Bobcats wants all players to be comfortable—and safe—taking the field at Bettenhausen Park. The group is raising money to build handicapped-accessible Challengers Field.
After seven days on the lam, Bruno, the lost brindle boxer, is back home with his family in Evergreen Park.
The money keeps rolling in from very generous local businesses.
Watch the Oak Lawn Junior Jordans, Eagles and Pep Squad take the court at Mother McAuley High School this Saturday.
Chicago Bulls forward brings smiles to sick kids' faces, with an assist from Benny the Bull.
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.
These animals have it all figured out.
The cabbies pose against the hoods of their cars, mostly fully dressed, to raise money for a lawsuit against the City of Chicago.
Watch Janet Rivera, of Tinley Park, get choked up as she reads the letter to Santa from her son, Dominic, that led to last week's surprise reunion with the boy's Army dad.
Leader of the Chicago Archdiocese reflects on his life and his service to the church.
Is this dad a jerk or a prankster? What a terrible gift. (Unless you're a Packers fan.)
Find out which homes and neighborhoods Patch readers suggested had halls decked to the nines. We map more than 60 displays across the south and southwest suburbs.
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
Da coach made an appearance at the area's newest liquor store and in the process raised big money for a local non-profit organization.
You'll watch this a couple of times with a smile on your face. Quite the homage to a quintessential piece of Chicago lore and Southland history.
A fundraiser is planned for Dec. 8 to help Michael "Sully" Sullivan and his family as he recovers from injuries sustained during a house fire.
Help the parade while getting a unique gift.
After a wreath-laying ceremony at his mom's grave in Mount Greenwood Cemetery, Tinley Park VFW hosts a welcome home party for Sgt. Matt Sternquist.
The upcoming Beverly Hills Turkey Trot will raise money for the John McNicholas Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
When and where you can donate locally to the tornado victims in Washington, IL
Get the full list of places where you can donate to this great cause.
Watch the reception Mother McAuley students gave their state championship winning volleyball team on their first day back at school.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch.
"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.
Good reads and good people: Fighting bullies and cancer. Rescuing a beloved dog. Forgiving the men who robbed you. Losing the lottery and winning.
Patch blogger Colleen Boyer snapped a ton of pictures from Evergreen Park's playoff game against Phillips High School on Saturday. Check them out.
See how people are thanking veterans around the country.
Cobras High School Hockey Club rake in turkeys and monetary donations for Together We Cope, with some help from WGN's Mr. Fix-It.
Thank you, Internet, for the perfect end to Halloween.
We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.
High school hockey club will be collecting turkeys for Together We Cope in front of Stacked Pancake House in Oak Lawn during live broadcast of WGN's 'Mr. Fix-It Show' this Saturday.
Tour the "House that Jordan Built." The one he's auctioning, valued at $21 million.
Mom's rendition of "My Heart Can't Tell You No" creates a strong reaction in her 10-month-old baby.