Hundreds turn out to Klein Park to participate in 5K to raise money for melanoma research in memory of Evergreen Park friend and neighbor, Meg Moonan.
Hearing that he didn't win an adaptive bike contest, Project Mobility has set up a grant to help Scott Curtiss get his 'ride.' That's where you come in.
Second annual 5K Run/Walk steps this Saturday to raise funds for Meg Moonan Endowment Fund for Melanoma Research.
Young Hearts for Life offers school-wide heart screenings in memory of two young athletes who passed away from sudden cardiac death.
Family of young Oak Lawn man with autism is trying to win an adaptive bicycle designed for riders with special needs and YOU CAN HELP.
Local woman rolls a 300 at El-Mar Bowl in Bridgeview.
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.
Watch the Oak Lawn Junior Jordans, Eagles and Pep Squad take the court at Mother McAuley High School this Saturday.
Oak Lawn dad and daughter turn melting snow into art.
Chicago Bulls forward brings smiles to sick kids' faces, with an assist from Benny the Bull.
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 map of sledding hills throughout the Chicago region.
If you need help digging out, here are some local snow removal services for your consideration.
Volunteer for Oak Lawn's Senior Snow Shoveling program and make a senior's day!
Community stories that made us feel better in 2013.
These animals have it all figured out.
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.
Leader of the Chicago Archdiocese reflects on his life and his service to the church.
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 collected more than 60 displays across the south and southwest suburbs.
Former Burbank resident 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.
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
Da coach made an appearance at the area's newest liquor store and in the process raised big money for a local non-profit organization.
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.
Clancy's is authentically Irish, and its owner would know.
Help the parade while getting a unique gift.
You have a limited amount of time to get your hands on one and need to act quick.
Santa and the Budweiser Clydesdales visited Oak Lawn over Thanksgiving weekend.
Where there is music there’s hope. Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School winter concerts to raise money for tornado relief in Washington, IL.
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.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
Students demonstrate their board breaking skills this Saturday to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
When and where you can donate locally to the tornado victims in Washington, IL
Get the full list of places where you can donate to this great cause.
Watch the reception Mother McAuley students gave their state championship winning volleyball team on their first day back at school.