Romeoville High School and Lukancic Middle School girls team up in an effort to make fleece blankets that will be distributed at Lurie Children's Hospital.
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
Spartanettes gain berth in Team Dance Illinois competition on March 2.
Two team members, Jorge Barrios and Mitch Peal, were named to the all-star team based on their results.
Good reads and good people: In Lemont, a little girl gets a special bike. In Dubai, a JJC pastry chef wins another award. And, in Downers Grove, students step up to help those in need for the holidays.
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.
Bring some quarters for the chance to win raffle baskets, all while helping bring cheer to kids at Christmas.
Senior Capstone Art show challenges Lewis University students to put their newly acquired skills out for judgment in a professional exhibition experience.
Rebecca Battista-Sullivan returned to her roots in 2010 and spent time working at R.C. Hill and Hermansen in Romeoville before taking her current position teaching singing classes in Bolingbrook.
Wrong-way driver died on I-55 but these men rescued another driver from a mangled, burning SUV.
The count represents a 10 percent jump from last year and nearly a 30 percent increase over the last two years.
Good reads and good people: An award goes to the assistant principal at Tibbott Elementary School. Students in Romeoville volunteer during a food drive. And a Joliet woman looks to reunite found items with their owners.
"I believe we have one of the top golf experiences in the Chicago area," says Mistwood owner Jim McWethy.
Test your turkey trivia knowledge by seeing how many of these facts you know.
Local residents donate food items in Northern Will County's 20th Annual Harvest Food Drive.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
Good reads and good people: A steakhouse chef is recognized for his culinary works. A firefighter says 'thanks' to the community for backing a tornado relief effort. And strangers step up to pay for a woman's brain surgery.
Spartans defensive end Anthony Love will pick up his all-state award prior to the Class 6A state championship game on Saturday, Nov. 30, at Northern Illinois University's Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.
A Washington, Illinois, family lost two homes to Sunday’s deadly storm, but a thoughtful act by a Plainfield South grad is bringing them joy.
State Representative Emily McAsey paused this week to highlight some of the new intiatives she has backed that are designed to assist veterans as they transition into civilan life.
Best Buy chips in to help students in ongoing project at Romeoville's Beverly Skoff Elementary School.
Irene King Elementary School third-grade students visit Village Hall and meet with Village Manager Steve Gulden.
Irene King Elementary School students search for "various organs" during a laboratory examination of frogs in teacher Fred Felix's classroom.
Donate a toy ($20 retail value or more) and get a free mini photo session at Alexander Photography.
"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.
Irene King Elementary students did a "puppies vs. kittens" fundraiser.
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.
Handmade earrings, bracelets, necklaces and other items made by Joliet Junior College metalsmithing students will be featured at the sale.
Te team competed at the national championship in Iowa.
All animals available for adoption cost only $35, are up to speed on vaccinations and have been spayed/neutered.
See how people are thanking veterans around the country.
The certification is awarded based on a "building’s sustainable qualities, water efficiency, energy, atmosphere, materials and resources used, and indoor environmental qualities."
The $10 calendar features photos from the 2013 Men Who Cook competition and Jackson, the advocacy center's therapy dog.