St. Patrick's Day 2016: Parades, Festivities and Fireworks in the Chicago Suburbs

Several communities throughout the Chicago area will hold St. Paddy's Day festivities this weekend.

Garbage Collection Schedule for Holidays; City Sets Dates for Christmas Tree Pick Up

Here is what you need to know about city of St. Charles services offered over the holidays.

Volunteers Needed at Christmas Eve Lunch for the Needy

St. Charles Episcopal Church is looking for volunteers to help serve a Christmas Eve luncheon on Dec. 24.

Kids Can Shop With an Elf at This Weekend's Winter Wonderland Holiday Market

There will be over 40 vendors and crafters at the holiday market at Fox Ridge Elementary School in St. Charles this Saturday.

St. Charles Police are Participating in Holiday Safety Traffic Campaign

Historically, Thanksgiving is the busiest travel time of the year.

All You Need to Know About Holiday Homecoming 2015 in St. Charles

Holiday Homecoming 2015 will include visits with Santa, horse-drawn sleigh rides and the electric Christmas parade.

Deadline Extended for Electric Christmas Parade Entries

Holiday Homecoming is a two-day event, featuring lighting of the lights, visits with Santa, sleigh rides and the parade.

Your Guide to Halloween in St. Charles

Trick-or-treat hours, Halloween carnival, local Halloween decorations worth checking out and more.

Check Out Some Halloween Homes in St. Charles and Vote for Your Favorite

There are fifteen homes decorated for the holidays and a part of the park district's Gallery of Ghoulish Home Tour.

Entries Sought for Electric Christmas Parade in St. Charles

The deadline for entries is Saturday, Oct. 24.

SEX OFFENDER MAP: Homes To Watch In St. Charles on Halloween

There are 37 registered sex offenders in St. Charles. Find out where.

Trick-or-Treat Hours Set for St. Charles

The St. Charles Police Department provides safety tips for this Halloween.

10 of the Craziest Corn Maze Designs in Illinois

Here are 10 of the craziest corn mazes in Illinois and their designs for this year.

Apple of My Eye: The Best Spots to Go Apple-Picking This Fall

Check out this map and list if you need help finding out where to go apple-picking with family and friends this season.

Illinois' Fourth of July celebration checklist

These maps show how Illinoisans could be commemorating Independence Day

Watch for Fourth of July Weekend Tollway Construction

Look out for these Chicago-area highway construction spots during your holiday travels.

Traffic Map for Tri-Cities

Hitting the road? Plot your travels before you drive away with Patch's live traffic map.

Search for Low Gas Prices

Use our mapquest gas-price tool to find the lowest price wherever you are.

Memorial Day in St. Charles

Parades, Memorial Day ceremonies and more.

Treat Mom to a Grand Mother's Day Brunch at Pheasant Run Resort & Spa

Take mom out for Mother's Day this year for a great brunch at Pheasant Run Resort & Spa.

Traveling in Illinois for Easter Weekend?

Here are 12 special Easter eggs for you to find.

The Top 16 Most Unusual Festivals in Illinois

Turkey testicles, anyone?

Applications Sought for St. Charles St. Patrick's Day Parade

The parade will take place on March 14.

Guiding Lights: Where to Find The Best Christmas Lights in the 'Burbs [UPDATED]

We asked, you answered. Check out your nominations for shows of Clark Griswold-esque decorating passion.

Where to Find the Best Holiday Lights in the Tri-Cities Area

Have you spotted some amazing shows of Clark Griswold-esque decorating passion? Tell us where!

Shopping Made Easy: St. Charles Patch 2014 Holiday Gift Guide

Find gifts for everyone on your shopping list.

Watch the 2014 Electric Christmas Parade in St. Charles

Best in show winner? St. Charles Fire Department. See who else won.

Looking for Fun on Saturday? Gingerbread House Competition in Geneva

The All Chocolate Kitchen plays host at 5 p.m., Dec. 6.