Which Illinois Prisons are the Most Overcrowded?

Inmate capacity at Illinois’ 25 correctional centers by the numbers.

Baby Survives Hot Car / American Sniper Corn Maze / Pets Live Through Devastating Squalor / Marine Enters Hall of Heroes

If you miss a day, you miss a lot, including a nurse raising money for a CuddleCot, arrest made in attack on dog with firecracker.

The Coffee Obsession

Our obsession with coffee has gotten out of hand. Even with health benefits, this is why you should drink coffee in moderation.

Cost of Driving: How Does Illinois Compare?

Which state is the most expensive for drivers? Which costs drivers the least? And where does the Land of Lincoln land in the rankings?

Beat the Heat and Try Something Sweet at One of These 59 Ice Cream Shops in Illinois

A list of 59 must-try ice cream shops throughout the state.

Social Media and Its Effect on Your Fitness

When you're looking for fitness motivation or support, look no further than social media. You can count on it to help you on your journey.

Map: Who's being hurt by the Illinois government shutdown?

These organizations and people are reeling from the state government shutdown.

Counties in Illinois with the Most Reported Rapes Per Capita

Counties with the most and fewest reported forcible rapes per 10,000 people, according to the Illinois State Police.

BLUE MAN GROUPS TIMELESS SHOW CONTINUES TO RANK AS NEW YORK'S #1 ENTERTAINMENT VALUE!

Chicagoan's visiting New York flock to Astor Street Theaters Blue Man Group for blue-chip entertainment and unmatched value!

Police Will Beef Up North Side DUI Patrols This Weekend

Chicago cops will be saturating Lake View, Lincoln Park, Roscoe Village and North Center looking for impaired drivers.

Healthy Back To School Tips

It's time to get the whole family back into the swing of things with summer coming to an end. Follow these healthy tips for back to school.

CTA To Add Extra Rail Service During Lollapalooza

CTA advises riders to load up or purchase Ventra fare cards ahead of time to avoid long lines at station vending stations.

Tackling Childhood Obesity

End the epidemic of childhood obesity. A healthy lifestyle of regular exercise and healthy eating should be emphasized from a young age.

Why the Mitsubishi plant closing could be a test case for Rauner's business reforms

What does this mean for Illinois' business climate and manufacturing future?

Thirteen a 'Lucky' Number for Kittens Found Trapped Inside Duffel Bag

Someone dumped a duffel bag with thirteen kittens trapped inside a duffel bag in 85-degree heat outside of PAWS Chicago.

Parkinson's Disease Foundation National HelpLine Answers Questions & Offers Free Resources for Families and Health Professionals

Parkinson’s HelpLine Expands to Include Interpreters in More than 200 Languages

What Percent of the Illinois State Lottery's Total Revenue Goes to School Funding?

See the Illinois Lottery’s total revenue, expenses and the amount transferred to K-12 public schools since 2006.

4th Kids Have Hope Dinner with Ditka

Kids Have Hope is thrilled to be teaming up again with hall of famer Mike Ditka to help raise awareness of child abuse

Schools in Illinois with the Biggest Tuition Increases for the 2015-16 Academic Year

If you’re a prospective college student or the parent of one, you'll want to know which universities are hiking tuition and by how much.

Green Shirt Studio Launches Free Fridays with free acting, yoga classes

Green Shirt Studio is offering two new initiatives to open the school up to the public -- free acting workshops and 4 on-going yoga classes.

The tremendous power of forgiveness

Forgiveness heals.

Thousands of Work-at-Home Jobs: Where to Find Them

Start with the Patch Jobs Board.

Zoinks! Here are 25 of the most haunted cemeteries in Illinois

Twenty-five reportedly haunted cemeteries in Illinois.

Take a dip with the family at these 43 water parks and pools in Illinois

Cool off at these 43 water parks and pools this summer.

Million Dollar Quartet Provides Timeless, Nostalgic Experience To Multiple Generations Of Music Lovers!

A peek into the early roots of rock n' roll during one magic night at Sun Records with four men who would come to define rock n' roll!

Cities with the Highest and Lowest Unemployment Rates in June

More jobs were created in the collar counties than the state as a whole.

Stand Up for a Healthier Lifestyle

Making small changes in your routine can lead to healthy lifestyle changes. Sitting less and standing more is a great place to start.

Getting Back To The Gym

Looking to get back into your healthy routine? Follow these tips for getting off the couch and back to the gym.

Chief Keef Says Chicago Hologram Concert Back On for Saturday

"Banned by the mayor of Chicago," the South Side rapper says, his benefit show for murdered baby now will be at a "secret location."

Cops Capture Man Wanted in Tragic July 4th Shooting of Chicago Boy

Rasheed Martin was taken into custody Wednesday in Wisconsin by police and U.S. marshals.

Armed Marine Veteran Stands Watch Outside Recruiting Center

"They’re Marines. They’re the toughest people walking,” says Tom Willoughby. “But somebody needs to be out here to show they care.”

Chicago Skyline Dinner Cruise August 31 to Support Thomas More Society

Thomas More Society Hosts Chicago Skyline Dinner Cruise August 31 to Celebrate Life, Family and Religious Liberty.

The Top 20 Highest-Paid State Employees in Illinois

A list of the top 20 state employees who had the highest salaries in 2014, according to the State Journal-Register

The Pony's July Country Concert Bus Trip

Hop aboard a luxury shuttle bus with The Pony for the summer's hottest country concerts.

TV Flim-Flam Man Kevin Trudeau Hiding Millions Overseas: Feds

Cash from "Weight Loss Cure" book is hidden in Switzerland and the Caribbean, and the huckster's lawyer is helping finagle this, says FTC.

Top 20 Chicago Suburbs for Ashley Madison Affairs

Who's No. 1 in the cheating heart department? If some hackers have their way, everyone could know a lot more than anyone bargained for.

Bottom of the Ballot: 9 Unsuccessful Presidential Candidates from Illinois

Just in case you haven't heard enough lately about the 2016 presidential candidates.

North Center/Roscoe Village resident Eloise Bahrmasel named to Jewish "36 Under 36" list

North Center/Roscoe Village resident Eloise Bahrmasel named to Jewish “36 Under 36” list

Top 15 Hospitals in Illinois: Who Made the Cut?

U.S. News and World Report ranked the nation's best hospitals, considering patient safety, reputation and death rates.

Investigator Says He Was Pressured to Justify Chicago Police Shootings

A former police commander who worked for the Independent Police Review Authority says the Justice Department should look into the agency.