This year's Kiwanis Santa Run for Kids is at 9 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, in downtown Crystal Lake.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
"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.
See how people are thanking veterans around the country.
We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.
Algonquin dentist Dr. Tim Stirneman is offering free dental services on Nov. 1, to those in need.
Mom's rendition of "My Heart Can't Tell You No" creates a strong reaction in her 10-month-old baby.
A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.
Every parent should have this much joy at report card time.
"I’ve been there. I know exactly how it feels to be different. I wanted to die – but I didn’t."
The Hetzel family of Libertyville is in London to watch events like beach volleyball, canoeing, track and field, and swimming and is sharing their experience with Huntley Patch.
Bingo raises money for residents living in one of the area's poorest areas in the state, country.
HealthCastle.com tells us what Easter chocolates are best for our kids, and which varieties are the worst.
Huntley Patch was at the Huntley Park District first mother and son dance Friday and had professional photographer Tabitha Lyon snap keepsake photos. The dance is a twist on the park district's popular father and daughter dance held in the fall.
Former Huntley family starts business to save other families from heartbreak.
Proceeds to benefit McHenry County Health Department’s Breast Cancer Program.