A list of 59 must-try ice cream shops throughout the state.
Cool off at these 43 water parks and pools this summer.
VIDEO: A young woman shares her story of "sextortion" as a teen victim of Lucas Chansler. The FBI has released the screen names he used.
Saturday, June 6th at the Joliet Public Library & Joliet Area Historical Museum - FREE ADMISSION
Sunday, June 7th at the Joliet Museum - 2:00pm
Sure, Chicago has a lot of fun things to do, but let us introduce you to what the rest of Illinois has to offer this summer.
Saturday, May 16th - 10:00am - 5:00 pm FREE ADMISSION ALL DAY!
Looking for a great place dine with mom for Mother's Day? Share your favorites with us.
Warning: Do not read when hungry.
Learn how Lady-A Woman's Expo at Tinley Convention Center on May 9 will benefit the crisis center and how you can help.
Party set for Saturday, March 28.
The Dobush family had a night they won't forget Wednesday.
Can you help them reach their $1,000 goal?
Alsip Nursery has marked one year since it went from breeder-based sales to rescue operation—and from criticized to exalted.
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.
A Facebook page to collect photos of dogs for a teen fighting leukemia has drawn half a million posts from dog owners.
The collection was part of the chamber's annual holiday celebration.
They grow their own produce—nurtured by their own compost bin. They won the Will County Land Use 2014 America Recycles Day photo contest.
The board room glowed with the purple of local recipients of the military honor.
LincolnWay Community Bank on Friday donated $2,694 raised by the bank, its chairman and customers.
Halley's Comet says hello this week, and conditions in Illinois are good for viewing.
Army vet Jim Champion has multiple sclerosis.
Christopher Bielecki of Burbank plans a trip to Universal Studios theme park in Florida.
Surprised NASCAR fan, who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, received a year's supply of groceries from Jewel and race tickets, too.
Hundreds of volunteers are needed to put together the annual even that gives back to the community. Find out how you can help and what kind
Puppies Behind Bars will name one of its service dogs "Toppen" in honor of the Mokena man who lost his life in Iraq.
Crisis Center of South Suburbia benefits from the Southland's generosity.
Ozinga concrete mixer delivers big in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.
15-year-old singer-songwriter Chase Walsh, of Frankfort, has recorded his first EP, too, "Your Friend the Robber."
Kristyn Chatlosh will compete in Germany in 2016.
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.
The group leaves July 22 for the camporee, where they'll earn badges in fire safety, axe-manship and camp cooking.
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.
Fate brought Angela Plachy and Paul Vanderhei together—but you can help them win free wedding photography.
Service dog Einstein has made one Mokena man's life easier—and he wants others to feel the same.
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.