St. Francis Xavier School students make a world of difference at their 5th annual Service Day on December 5, 2014.
Nazareth is proud to announce that Julia Saunders has signed a Letter of Intent to attend and play volleyball at University of Wisconsin.
For 30 minutes, participants log as much distance as possible on the treadmill. The winner selects one family to receive a food basket.
Costume contest, pumpkin-carving contest & pumpkin-tossing competition return to club--and it's all free & open to the public
A round-robin tournament to be followed by a complimentary lunch, with all proceeds going to Susan G. Komen
Army vet Jim Champion has multiple sclerosis.
Keith Jones and Scott Brejcha, both ecologists for V3 Companies in Woodridge, helped save a squirrel in distress last week.
Kensington preschoolers will be selling lemonade near the Stone Avenue Metra Station Friday afternoon to raise money for their friend Chris.
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.
The baby orangutan's mother at the Toledo Zoo didn't show an interested in caring for him, so zoo officials turned to 53-year-old Maggie, an orangutan at Brookfield Zoo, who has been a surrogate before.
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.
Night features food, drink, music and numerous chances to win raffle prizes this Friday, June 20, in downtown Western Springs.
There is still time to register for the LaGrange Rocks 5K Walk/Run benefitting youth service agency on June 6.
Let us all sing a b-r-i-n-d-i-s-i to McClure student Alia Abiad, who made it to the top 5 in the Scripps National Spelling Bee finals.
Donate to Special Olympics Illinois anywhere there's a "Cop on Top" at Dunkin' Donuts and get a free donut this Friday, May 30.
Glen Ellyn couple has "special delivery" as daughter is born on shoulder of I-88 while en route to hospital.
Adventist LaGrange Hospital food service employee Willie Harris honored for 50 years of service and dedication to patients.
Bald eagle found in Oak Lawn comes full circle as he's released into wild by animal control officer who rescued him.
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.
Three LaGrange restaurants participating in April 3 event where a portion proceeds will be donated to local community health center.
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.
Sr. Pat Borchardt recognized for over 65 years of support for Nazareth Academy, inducted into Athletic Hall of Fame at Jan. 17 basketball game.
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.
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.
Lukas Knuth was born at 6:43 a.m. through a water birth.
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.
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.
Nine Lyons Township High School students place in 17-school speech tournament.
Dolphin calves are healthy after critical infant period, the Chicago Zoological Society reports.
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
Also in this week's boards and blogs: How to pick the perfect Christmas tree, LG Park park district collecting holiday donations, missing cat and more.
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.