Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
"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.
It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.
Good reads and good people: Fighting bullies and cancer. Rescuing a beloved dog. Forgiving the men who robbed you. Losing the lottery and winning.
See how people are thanking veterans around the country.
Cobras High School Hockey Club rake in turkeys and monetary donations for Together We Cope, with some help from WGN's Mr. Fix-It.
Thank you, Internet, for the perfect end to Halloween.
We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.
Tour the "House that Jordan Built." The one he's auctioning, valued at $21 million.
Mom's rendition of "My Heart Can't Tell You No" creates a strong reaction in her 10-month-old baby.
High school hockey club will be collecting turkeys for Together We Cope in front of Stacked Pancake House in Oak Lawn during live broadcast of WGN's 'Mr. Fix-It Show' this Saturday.
'Rolling Stone' compiled the list as part of its Venues That Rock series.
A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.
I would've been on time, but....
Photo highlights of the Oak Lawn Chamber's community pet parade.
Scenes of a carnival. St. Catherine of Alexandria's continues Saturday and Sunday, June 8-9.
See who was seen at Fall On the Green. Add your photos and video to ours.
The South Side Irish Parade Committee is holding a special fundraiser to mark the halfway point to the big day.
Benefit is being organized for Oak Lawn girl who contracted West Nile virus while being treated for leukemia. The second-grader has been in a coma from the mosquito-borne illness since Aug. 3.
Share a picture of you and your significant other for a chance to win tickets to "Hope Springs."
The "modern archeologists" who star in the History Channel show plan to be in Illinois in September, according to a show producer.
Our crew of nearly 20 Southland Patch editors, ad managers and other staff will descend on Oak Lawn June 27 to sprinkle goodies and volunteerism throughout the community. As a preview, we're kicking off a daily contest right NOW!
Get all shook up with Joe Elvis and Patch for an evening of karaoke at Stony Creek Golf and Banquet Center tonight (Thursday).
Trustee Tom Duhig serves on the Oak Lawn Village Board. Noel Roberts captures pets' souls in his paintings and pastels. And Marist High School's Class of 2012 makes the future seem brighter.
Salute 2012 hospital gala honors Oak Lawn Mayor Dave Heilmann as "Outstanding Community Leader." Benefit raises record-breaking $1.5 million for hospital modernization.
Army Staff Sgt. Luis Aponte Fontanez served two tours of duty in the Middle East. His wife, Diana Cornejo, kept the home fires burning watching over their blended family in Hometown.
Last chance to meet the Greek authors of 'Dandelions for Dinner' and other important deadlines you don't want to miss.
Last chance to adopt a guinea pig and other important deadlines that you don't want to miss.
Teacher pledges year of half-marathons in honor of former student afflicted with disease that causes tumors to grow in nervous system.
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Linda Sherwood played several sports in her lifetime, breaking preconceptions about developmentally challenged people every step of the way.
Here are some important deadlines coming up this week that you don't want to miss.
Spring forward, or you'll be left behind. Remember to turn your clock forward on Sunday or you'll be late for work Monday morning.