Watch as Ashleigh Hughes leads the crowd in the national anthem at Wrigley Field Wednesday, June 4.
The Boss pulls 10-year-old Henry Hynes on stage for "Dancing in the Dark."
Thanks to the wonderful readers of Patch and Southtown-Star, Scott Curtiss got his adaptive bike . Now, his parents want to "pay it forward."
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.
Stephanie Ebert, of Palos Park, loves her autistic son, and has found inspiration in their struggle to cope with the effects of his diagnosis. She'll run the Boston Marathon—and many other races—to raise money for a cure.
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.
Writers at a home security website took a look at towns with populations greater than 5,000, and analyzed FBI crime statistics. Find out how Palos Hills and Palos Heights fared.
Hearing that he didn't win an adaptive bike contest, Project Mobility has set up a grant to help Shepard student Scott Curtiss get his 'ride.' That's where you come in.
Voting begins at 9 a.m. Monday.
Rep. Lipinski praised Coyne for her hard work and dedication to the sport of women's ice hockey.
Southland native and Mother McAuley grad Andrea Prestinario plays the role of "Maureen" in Paramount Theatre's
Ashleigh Hughes will step onto Wrigley Field June 4, to perform in front of thousands.
Palos Heights District 128 teacher Maureen Oleskiewicz left a lasting impact on her students. Now, after her sudden death in May 2013, they want to help carry on her legacy—and play a little ball.
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.
Sandburg High School senior Jacob Szymanski will attend his prom dressed in drag. And his mom Jodette is gushing with pride.
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.
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.
Find the times for worship services in Palos Park, Palos Heights and Palos Hills for Dec. 24 and Dec. 25, 2013.
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 map more than 60 displays across the south and southwest suburbs.
An initial paperwork error was caught by Rep. Dan Lipinski's office and Dr. William DeRose was finally given his rightful award.
Facing code violations, Doug and Rosemary Estand didn’t know where to turn for much-needed house repairs. Then Homes4Heroes came to their rescue.
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
Help PAWS Assisting Wounded Veterans pay for surgery on one if their service dogs. The organization provides service dogs to veterans of war suffering from PTSD.
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.
A fundraiser is planned for Dec. 8 to help Michael "Sully" Sullivan and his family as he recovers from injuries sustained during a house fire.
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.
Palos Hills Ald. Joe Marrotta is collecting donations for tornado victims on Friday, Nov. 22.
When and where you can donate locally to the tornado victims in Washington, IL
Watch the reception Mother McAuley students gave their state championship winning volleyball team on their first day back at school.