The Boss pulls 10-year-old Henry Hynes on stage for "Dancing in the Dark."
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.
Mokena woman's son, who will be her guide in two half-marathons this year, says other runners shouldn't "take it easy" on his mom.
Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.
Local baseball organization Tinley Park Bobcats wants all players to be comfortable—and safe—taking the field at Bettenhausen Park. The group is raising money to build handicapped-accessible Challengers Field.
Help out by donating blood at New Lenox Fire Station 1.
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 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.
Lincoln-Way West High School students helped those in need.
The cabbies pose against the hoods of their cars, mostly fully dressed, to raise money for a lawsuit against the City of Chicago.
Watch Janet Rivera, of Tinley Park, get choked up as she reads the letter to Santa from her son, Dominic, that led to last week's surprise reunion with the boy's Army dad.
Sgt. John Rivera surprised his sixth-grade son, Dominic, during a Central Middle School assembly Friday. Watch the touching reunion.
Leader of the Chicago Archdiocese reflects on his life and his service to the church.
Veterinarian Wayne Ingmire is the proud dad of two Lincoln-Way grads.
Is this dad a jerk or a prankster? What a terrible gift. (Unless you're a Packers fan.)
Find out which homes and neighborhoods Patch readers suggested had halls decked to the nines. We map more than 60 displays across the south and southwest suburbs.
Mokena father Brian Swift hopes to inspire others with his book “Up: Getting Up is the Key to Life,” a story about his life since becoming a quadriplegic 34 years ago, and how he found courage and strength to recover.
Facing code violations, Doug and Rosemary Estand didn’t know where to turn for much-needed house repairs. Then Homes4Heroes came to their rescue.
The additions "bring a wealth of knowledge and experience — from business to theology — to our university," said Arvid Johnson, president of the Joliet-based school.
Tell us who you think puts on the best holiday light show around in our quick form.
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
The Lincoln-Way District Hockey Club sponsored a community blood drive.
Skeet, the lost dog from New Lenox, was reported found Saturday morning.
You'll watch this a couple of times with a smile on your face. Quite the homage to a quintessential piece of Chicago lore and Southland history.
The district was able to collect 44,278 pounds of clothes and shoes for reuse and recycling in 2012 by setting up 21 recycling bins around the county.
After a wreath-laying ceremony at his mom's grave in Mount Greenwood Cemetery, Tinley Park VFW hosts a welcome home party for Sgt. Matt Sternquist.
Autistic students at Mokena 159 schools enjoyed a creative Thanksgiving lunch with peers outside of their program, helping all involved to better understand each other and share some common ground.
Three area barbershops have joined forces on "Grooming Men of the Future," an initiative to find more men to become volunteers.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
Matt and Yvette Hodges, along with several volunteers, will collect items at Brookhaven Marketplace this week and deliver the needed supplies to disaster victims in the Washington area.
By becoming a partner, the business extends its relationship with the high school community in fund-raising efforts.
Mokena Park District’s annual effort to make Christmas stockings for U.S. soldiers brought hundreds out on Monday to lend a hand on Veterans Day.
"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.