Louise was the top-rated female German Shepherd at the International Kennel Club Dog Show.
Lest we forget just how wonderful our state is, take a look at the Illinois Wall of Fame.
Arwen Zhu weighed seven pounds, five ounces.
Deerfield family enlists help of volunteers, local businesses to prepare Christmas Eve meal for 50 women at Sarah's Circle
"Forever Thank You" details Ivan Levi's tales of engagements with people who make a difference.
Village Officials, Marines, Police Collect Food and Toys for Children
One-day fundraiser hopes to collect enough for 500 girls to have sashes for after-school program in low-income communities.
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.
Wilmette champ holds second-longest winning streak and will compete for $250,000.
Army vet Jim Champion has multiple sclerosis.
Mayor Nancy Rotering challenged her counterpart to the south, Rahm Emanuel, to the ALS fundraising challenge.
Officer Logan Dreyer administered CPR to a baby that stopped breathing during a private event in North Chicago over the weekend.
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.
The store asked customers to 'buy' a meal for a family in need while checking out.
More than 1,400 people perform acts of service at Highland Park’s fifth annual day of service.
Deerfield congregation organizes more than 100 members to participate in six projects in Deerfield, Highland Park, Highwood and Lake Forest.
Also in this week's 'Good Reads,' a local cop has 50 parrots in his home and Patch readers have a bone to pick with the post office over missing mail.
What happens when you throw boiling water into extremely cold air?
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.
Leader of the Chicago Archdiocese reflects on his life and his service to the church.
Local woman is one of five regional winners throughout the United States.
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.
Highland Park’s celebration of season offers rides, gingerbread house making contests and more.
Also, a local school's high-tech security is featured on the 'Today Show' and you can get a peek at Michael Jordan's house.
Organization hoping to renovate Highland Park Theater hires consultant. Public discussion planned Jan. 27.
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
A photo taken by a parishioner at Our Lady of Perpetual Help shows a white light that appears to look like the Virgin Mary.
Also in this week's 'Good Reads,' we've got gorgeous photos of a Frank Lloyd Wright home for sale and a local woman wins big in the lottery.