A list of 59 must-try ice cream shops throughout the state.
Emily Czajkowski, 14, was found by police at a friend's home Wednesday morning.
Cool off at these 43 water parks and pools this summer.
VIDEO: A young woman shares her story of "sextortion" as a teen victim of Lucas Chansler. The FBI has released the screen names he used.
Come join the St. Charles East Cheerleaders for Summer Camp.
Sure, Chicago has a lot of fun things to do, but let us introduce you to what the rest of Illinois has to offer this summer.
Warning: Do not read when hungry.
Easter bunny will be there from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The ticket for the $265 million jackpot was purchased in Glendale Heights.
The man, who will be presented with his check on Tuesday, has claimed a $265 million prize.
Honest Abe’s 206th birthday is Feb. 12. Celebrate by learning 20 new facts about the president from Illinois.
Lest we forget just how wonderful our state is, take a look at the Illinois Wall of Fame.
project addresses the deficiency of Vitamin D and calcium in the diets of low-income adults and children by providing access to fresh milk
Cast your vote. Here's how.
Amy Roloff, who stars on Little People, Big World, made a stop in Geneva Monday as part of TLC's Season of Giving campaign.
October is “Adopt-A-Dog” Month and It's Not Too late!
Army vet Jim Champion has multiple sclerosis.
Keith Jones and Scott Brejcha, both ecologists for V3 Companies in Woodridge, helped save a squirrel in distress last week.
Get your car washed and support a good cause this Saturday.
The movie, in stores July 22, is about a real-life boy who says he went to Heaven and met Jesus during surgery. We spoke with the family behind the film about how it can help start a discussion in your town.
Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.
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.
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.
Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.
Throughout the month of February, local dentists are donating their time and talents to help people in need. Can you help them spread the word?
Five inspiring stories from Patch.
The district will receive the award later this month in Chicago in recognition of its Blandings Turtle Recovery Program Breeding Project.
Six-foot bronze will adorn the Bob Leonard Walkway when it is installed this spring.
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.
Local firefighters dish up pasta at Hunt Club Village as part of five-year holiday tradition honoring seniors.
Leader of the Chicago Archdiocese reflects on his life and his service to the church.
Viewing starts at 2, auction at 2:45 p.m. in St. Charles East’s Little Theatre.
St. Charles North and East High drill teams’ annual fundraiser benefits Living Well Resource Center and the American Cancer Society.
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.