'Daddy, I Fought' Home Invader / Toddlers in Hot SUV / Guns at Mariano's / Woman Beaned by Wrigley Foul / HR's Nude Selfies

If you miss a day, you miss a lot: A police shooting in Oswego, a ‘Chicago Fire’ shoot on South Side, and a cop dragged down the street.

To Serve and Adopt / Animal Rescue Needs Help / Hinsdale Cop a Lifesaver / Batmobile for Sale

JUST GOOD NEWS: 17 Chicago-area stories on Patch to lift your spirits and make you smile.

Tragic Air Show Injury / 1,000 Amazon Jobs / Teen Ran Off with Teacher Out of Fear / 2 Moms' Lice Device

If you miss a day, you miss a lot, including a feature on the lost-dog brigade and the long wait for corpse flower to bloom.

New Report Highlights 10 Trends You Should Know about Illinois' Heroin Epidemic

Ten disturbing facts about the state's heroin crisis.

Insurance Denied on Day of Mastectomy Surgery / One-Eyed Drunk Deserved Beating / Facebook Humiliates Woman with Disease

If you miss a day, you miss a lot, including two families connected by one house, fate and cancer and the ‘ominous’ Patrick Kane case.

Baby Gets Much-Needed Liver / 65,000 Meals for Needy / Wolf Pups / Jennifer Hudson Dazzles

JUST GOOD NEWS: 17 Chicago-area stories on Patch to lift your spirits and make you smile.

Baby Survives Hot Car / American Sniper Corn Maze / Pets Live Through Devastating Squalor / Marine Enters Hall of Heroes

If you miss a day, you miss a lot, including a nurse raising money for a CuddleCot, arrest made in attack on dog with firecracker.

Huntley Community Radio

The 2nd annual Huntley Community Radio LTD NFP Radiothon is July 31 - August 1. We will be LIVE on 101.5 FM for 24 hours!

North West Housing Partnership Celebrates 25 Years Supporting the American Dream

The Schaumburg non-profit provides resources for those with low to moderate income working toward owning, improving and renting homes.

Huntley National Night Out

Kyuki-Do Martial Arts, Hugs, and Dance Force are hosting a National Night Out !

Peace and a $1,000 Tip / Landlord Wants War Vet's Dog to Move Out / Brother Thwarts Sister's Would-Be Kidnapper / Goose Hospitalizes Biker

If you miss a day, you miss a lot, including an allegedly devastating breast exam and a felony candy burglary.

Come Celebrate with Pump It Up in Crystal Lake

Play for free, stay for cake and join us in celebration of Pump It Up’s 15th birthday! July 15th from 4-6 pm.

Baby in Stroller Killed by Speeding Getaway Car / Daycare Death Ruling Changed / Accused Papal Blood Thief Nabbed / Cops Save Stranded Aretha Franklin

If you miss a day, you miss a lot, including the Rancics move home to Chicago, police shooting in River Forest, cursing Minions and more.

Memories of Cubs World Series / Aretha Franklin Rescued / '2 Broke Girls' Accent / Jennifer Hudson Sings

And more Chicago-area stories on Patch that will lift your spirits and make you smile.

Serial Stowaway Busted Again and Again / Pope's Blood Stolen / Tea Party's Islam Info Chat Shut Down / Hospital Sued Over Boy's Brain Damage

If you miss a day, you miss a lot. Let’s catch up on some of the most-viewed posts across the Patch Chicago network this week.

'Darling' of a Day / Cops Become Kids' Heroes / A Blackhawk's Beer / One Lucky Postal Worker

And more Chicago-area stories on Patch that will lift your spirits and make you smile.

World War II Veterans Sought for Honor Flights

Friends, family—Honor Flight Chicago needs your help connecting them with WWII vets.

Teen Drinkers Totally Trash Man's House / Charlie Sheen Hates on Illinois Town / Widow Sues Because Drunk Husband Froze to Death / Wedding Errands Lead to Lottery Win

If you miss a day, you miss a lot. Let’s catch up on some of the most-viewed posts across the Patch Chicago network this week.

Animal House Shelter's Woof, Whiskers & Wine Event!!

Woof, Whiskers & Wine is Animal House Shelter's First Annual Wine Tasting, Tour and Luncheon at the Beautiful Acquaviva Winery!

Animal House Shelter's PAWFest 2015!!

Animal House Shelter's PAWFest is an afternoon full of fun activities for every member of the family including your fury friend!

Mom Tried to Scare Daughter Away from Sexting Man / Kid Left at McDonald's While Mom Shopped / Cemetery Dumpster Angers Widower / Live in a 'Mini' MJ House

If you miss a day, you miss a lot. Let’s catch up on some of the most-viewed posts across the Patch Chicago network this week.

Porn Convention Evacuated / Baby Found in a Bean Field / Mother-Daughter Cat Stabbing / 'Scared Kid' Blames Friends for Murder

If you miss a day, you miss a lot. Let’s catch up on some of the most-viewed posts across the Patch Chicago network this week.

WalletHub Ranks the Most Diverse Big Cities in Illinois

How do Illinois' eight most populous cities rank in terms of diversity?

An Update on Patch Site Maintenance

You can continue to enjoy Patch, but article posting will be on hold for a day while we do some maintenance.

An Update on Patch Site Maintenance

You can continue to enjoy Patch, but article posting will be on hold for a day while we do some maintenance.

Desperately Seeking a Garage-Sale Dress / Super-Hot Sauce Saves Man's Life / Teen-Ager Battled Mystery Ailment: March 2015's Most-Read Stories

An Airline's 'Dead Passenger' Problem • Gray Wolf Finds its Way to Suburban Chicago • Dog Reunites with Family After 5 Years • And More.

'Poor' Nuns Own Millions of Dollars in Land

The west side nuns who lost their heat back in February might not have been 100 percent transparent on the situation.

Jenny McCarthy's New House / Mall Terror Worries / Drew Peterson and the Hit Man / Little Leaguers Stripped of U.S. Title

And an adorable pug runs through a snow maze in a very, very cold and snowy February. These were the most-read stories of February 2015.

The Eastland disaster and 7 other dark moments in Illinois history

Top 8 most notorious, morbid events that happened in Illinois.

Low Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic in DeKalb

Receive the affordable, quality care your pets need and deserve

How Many Millionaires Live in Illinois?

If Madigan wants to tax millionaires, he better do it quick.

No Heat Hasn't Turned West Side Nuns Into Sob Sisters

The nuns of Fraternite Notre Dame still continue good deeds despite their church's heating system breaking. Find out how to help them.

Chicago Lands in the Middle of the Pack of Most Active U.S. Cities

The Windy City ranks No. 42 out of 85 cities. In your face Milwaukee (44), Indy (55), Baltimore (69), Miami (72) and Detroit (82)!

Chicago Native Makes Giant Leap to Astronaut Hall of Fame

John Grunsfeld, a Highland Park High School grad, has been on 5 space shuttle missions and done 8 spacewalks.

Pets on a Train: Who's On Board With Bringing Fido on the Metra?

The Metra board nixed Friday a 3-month trial letting passengers ride with small pets in order to research the idea. What do you think?

Free McHenry Co. Home and Garden Expo Returns to Crystal Lake Holiday Inn from Feb. 14th - 15th

Find all your home improvement needs under one roof at the Home and Garden Expo from Feb. 14th - 15th with Free Admission and Free Parking!

8th Annual My Sister's Dress Fundraiser!

Looking for your perfect yet affordable prom dress?!

Register now for Huntley Stroller Strides

Stroller Strides is now offered through the Huntley Park District. Register for our February session before the class is full!

Miraculous Multiples Spring/Summer Kids Resale

Find all you need for Spring and Summer! Thousands of gently-used items!

Should State Funding for Local Parks be Scrapped?

Last week Bruce Rauner ordered a review of all spending authorized by Quinn during his last weeks in office. Is your local park on the list?