Honest Abe’s 206th birthday is Feb. 12. Celebrate by learning 20 new facts about the president from Illinois.
Lest we forget just how wonderful our state is, take a look at the Illinois Wall of Fame.
Wilmette champ holds second-longest winning streak and will compete for $250,000.
The Waukegan resident plans to pay off her mortgage and plan a family vacation with the winnings.
Army vet Jim Champion has multiple sclerosis.
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.
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.
A mother duck has decided to lay her eggs at the home improvement store in Gurnee and the ducklings are expected to be born in the coming weeks, according to the Daily Herald.
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.
Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.
Lake Shore Pediatrics has offices in Libertyville, Barrington and Lake Forest.
Five inspiring stories from Patch.
The district set up coin collection jars in school offices.
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.
Maci Joyce Curtin was born at 12:31 a.m. on New Year's Day at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington.
These animals have it all figured out.
Gold coin found in Arlington Heights Salvation Army kettle.
John Cortesi received the district's 2013 Character & Leadership Award
Leader of the Chicago Archdiocese reflects on his life and his service to the church.
Interested in joining the Libertyville Running Club? It's free!
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.
"That little girl's got her dad still," said Stephanie McClellan.
Congrats, Spencer, Charles and Nader!
Meghan Hope Pacyna was born on July 9 and was discharged from Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove on Tuesday.
Two customers, one at each Georgio's location in South Barrington and Crystal Lake, will win free pizza for a year. The restaurant will also donate the same prize via gift certificates to two local food pantries.
Funds raised will benefit people impacted by the downstate Illinois tornado and Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
Want to donate? Read on for details.
Items collected will be given to local foster children.
Powers Molinar, aka John Massa, recently released a sci-fi novel for young readers.
Did you get your ticket for Friday's Mega Millions? The jackpot is up to $291 million, the ninth largest in the game's history!
Congrats, Tessa!
Roxanne Muzones Tobiaski wants to help those who were affected by Typhoon Haiyan.
Guests who donate a toy will also receive a discount on yogurt.