Bald eagle released in DuPage County forest preserve after surgery and rehabilitation.
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.
Bring a donation of food or other supplies to help homeless kittens and enjoy an afternoon of fun at the shelter.
The Darien woman teaches in a small village in Burkina Faso.
Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.
This award recognizes extraordinary high school and middle school students for services to their community and classmates, leadership qualities and academic achievements.
Luke Adams was on national TV again Sunday night after winning the NFL Punt, Pass & Kick title.
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.
The mercury hit 3 degrees Tuesday afternoon but wind chills are still down around -14.
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.
From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 19, the hospital will conduct a free photo shoot for the “I Am Who I Am” program.
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.
Over 350 District 86 students were named Illinois State Scholars by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission.
The Score guys will be live at Gibsons Steakhouse from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday.
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.
Patch's latest Tweet of Note comes from @RonKoval.
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
Wild Ginger is expected to open some time in the spring of 2014.
The owners of the new self-serve yogurt shop in Garden Market Shopping Center recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony with village officials.
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.
The new store in Hinsdale is celebrating its grand opening and ribbon cutting Saturday morning at 9 a.m.
Our latest Tweet of Note comes from the well-known podcaster and former radio host.
Village manager Patrick Higgins said Monday night village staff had anticipated six months of lost sales-tax revenue with the closing of Dominick's.
The Western Springs Dominick's is one of 11 locations purchased by Roundy's, the parent company of Mariano's.
Our latest Tweet of Note comes from Hinsdale firefighter Patrick Schaberg.
The used student and staff laptops go on sale Monday at 7 p.m.
The rating leads to savings on Hinsdale residents' insurance premiums, according to a release from the department.
Our latest edition of Facebook Finds has a Thanksgiving theme.
Did this year bring a particular joy or good fortune?
Assistant chief Tim McElroy says he'll shave off his mustache if his crew can raise $5,000.
Vinay Nayak will be given the opportunity to study expense-free at Oxford University in England.
School supplies collected Monday and Tuesday will go to Washington Community High School over Thanksgiving weekend.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
In addition to the perfect Thanksgivukkah centerpiece, this week's 'Good Reads' features the Cusack's home for sale and a record-breaking field goal.
The home at 820 N. Washington St. in the Fullersburg neighborhood was built in 1949.