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.
Batman, Captain America and Spiderman cleaned the windows at Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago this week for an eager audience.
As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.
Who wouldn't want to be trapped in an elevator with Jesse Spencer?
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.
Center on Halsted and MINI of Chicago are teaming up to offer two all-expenses paid weddings to celebrate Pride Month and marriage equality in Illinois.
Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 'Good Reads,' we've got gorgeous photos of a Frank Lloyd Wright home for sale and a local woman wins big in the lottery.
Did this year bring a particular joy or good fortune?
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 comedian took aim at deep-dish pizza this week, incurring the wrath of Chicago pizza fans — and Mayor Rahm Emanuel himself.
Also in this week's 'Good Reads,' Locals organize aid for the Philippines and a chef chases down an iPhone thief.
Anyone may bring toiletries or non-perishable food to their Niles office by 4 p.m. Saturday, and they will ship it free to the Philippines.
"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.
A Lincoln Park restaurant owner used his martial arts training to retrieve a customer's iPhone and keep the suspected thief at bay until police arrived.
See how people are thanking veterans around the country.
This week's 'Good Reads' also includes a story about a dog rescue and some pumpkin smashing.
We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.
Chicago returns to Central Standard Time at 2 a.m. Sunday.
Also in this week's 'Good Reads,' a lottery winner shares the jackpot with his uncle and a tour of Michael Jordan's home.
See what $21 million will get you. You might get it for less.
Mom's rendition of "My Heart Can't Tell You No" creates a strong reaction in her 10-month-old baby.
A dad gets emotional about his son's good grade, plus a baby dolphin and a polar explorer in this week's 'Good Reads.'
'Rolling Stone' compiled the list as part of its Venues That Rock series.
A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.