A happy ending for one Michigan family and their beloved dog, missing for months.
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.
Deadline deadline for alumnae nominations is June 20. Honorees into Hall of Honor will be announced at Mother McAuley's all-school reunion in October.
Lemont residents Jessie Tasharski and Joseph Forzley were showered with attention following their June 4 adventure on Honor Flight Chicago.
John LaSota celebrated five years cancer-free during a special ceremony Friday, June 6.
A gigantic flag stretches across a garage door in Lemont.
A community mourns the tragic death of Paul Davidson, 30, and celebrates his memory with a star-spangled and striped sendoff.
Sarah O'Donnell has turned a passion for playing piano into a humanitarian effort for local families in need of a helping hand.
The girls collected nearly 700 pounds of batteries from mid-November through May 4.
See how these Girl Scouts showed their support for those children suffering from cancer.
Happy Hands preschoolers aimed at raising $4,000 for St. Jude's—but more than doubled that.
Sonya Raymond wants to create a nature wonderland for District 113A students. She lost out on one grant to fund it, but she's trying for another.
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.
A group of students and staff dedicated their Faculty Idol performance to teacher Sean Clark, who missed the event due to medical leave.
Police, firefighters and Little Mountain Community Theatre put together an entertaining, educational evening for special needs students from Lemont-Bromberek District 113A.
Stephanie Ebert, of Palos Park, loves her autistic son, and has found inspiration in their struggle to cope with the effects of his diagnosis. She'll run the Boston Marathon—and many other races—to raise money for a cure.
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.
Terri O'Neill-Borders might be shy about all the attention, but the Village wanted her to know how much she means to them.
"Reenie" Sperka has touched the hearts of her students and coworkers—and they're hoping to win her the recognition she deserves.
Lemont High School senior Emily Durham has quite the day planned.
Lemont High School senior Rebecca Peraino has a vision of many hands helping create a warm meal for the Lemont Food Pantry.
Find out how much support your cops and firefighters drummed up for St. Baldrick's.
Lemont cops and firefighters will contribute to a noble cause this weekend.
Five-year-old Roderik James—affectionally known as "RJ"—will undergo brain surgery soon. The community wants to help.
Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.
Oscars attendees weren't the only ones fawned over this weekend. All the stops were pulled out for Sue Susz and her husband Glenn.
Maddi Gould and Ciara Athy finished in first place with the Downers Grove Dazzlers Synchronized Skating Team in the U.S. Figure Skating Synchronized Skating National Championship, held Feb. 26-March 1 in Colorado Springs.
Maddi Gould and Ciara Athy will compete with the Downers Grove Dazzlers Synchronized Skating Team in the U.S. Figure Skating Synchronized Skating National Championship Feb. 26-March 1 in Colorado Springs.
Two girls, one idea—and a generous student body. Find out what happened next.
A group of Lemont firefighters will raise money and shave their heads in memory of a coworker's daughter Macy Ganz, who lost her battle with cancer at just over 3 years old.
One woman's trying time has led to a tradition of giving back.
Illinois ranks No. 6 on Peace Corps’ annual list of top volunteer-producing states—and one Lemont woman is a star among the volunteer roster.
Lemont High School junior varsity and varsity cheerleaders brought their A game to the IHSA Winter Meltdown Cheer & Dance Competition Jan. 4–5. Both teams topped their competition to bring home first place trophies.
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.
A reader spotted this beautiful (and incredibly rare) albino deer in the Northwoods of Wisconsin.
These animals have it all figured out.
The Blackhawks forward came to Orland Park and inspired people to contribute to the largest single donation of toys made to Advocate Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn.
The cabbies pose against the hoods of their cars, mostly fully dressed, to raise money for a lawsuit against the City of Chicago.