Friends Flood Social Media with Support for Tinley Park Woman Injured in Crash

Jamie Stanczyk sustained serious injuries when the car she was driving was struck by a drunk driver Jan. 18. She is still unconscious.

So Doggone Sweet: Dog Lovers Worldwide Reach Out to Teen Battling Cancer

A Facebook page to collect photos of dogs for a teen fighting leukemia has drawn half a million posts from dog owners.

Southland Boy Takes To The Bike Trail To Raise Funds And Food For Together We Cope

The 12-year-old biked 30 miles to drum up food and support for the Southland charity.

Cast Your Vote for District 228 School's 'Friday Flyover' as Best of Season

Make sure Bremen's featured spot on ABC7 gets voted the best of the bunch.

Fireballs in the Sky: Orionids Meteor Shower Peak 2014 on Tuesday

Halley's Comet says hello this week, and conditions in Illinois are good for viewing.

Tinley Park Jaycees Awarded $1,000 Grant

The service group were gifted with the check from Allstate.

First Ailing Illinoisan Learns He'll Get a Medical Marijuana License

Army vet Jim Champion has multiple sclerosis.

Tinley Park Teen Donates Birthday Presents to Children Fighting Cancer

Austin Carter, 13 and big sister Courtney Carter, 18 proudly display some of Austin’s donated birthday presents.

Lovestruck Man Dons High School Mascot Costume to Propose (Video)

Their story began at Tinley Park High School—so what better place to start the next chapter of their lives?

Pronto Pizza Kitchen and the Toppen Family Raise Money for "Puppies Behind Bars"

Puppies Behind Bars will name one of its service dogs "Toppen" in honor of the Mokena man who lost his life in Iraq.

Diane Masters Golf Outing Raises $30,000

Crisis Center of South Suburbia benefits from the Southland's generosity.

1,200-Gallon ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Ozinga concrete mixer delivers big for Oak Forest mom in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.

Lincoln-Way Teen Plays Hopstring Fest on Saturday

15-year-old singer-songwriter Chase Walsh, of Frankfort, has recorded his first EP, too, "Your Friend the Robber."

Cop Who Saved Baby's Life 20 Years Ago Will Watch Her Marry

Sunday in Palos Hills, a New York cop will look on with pride at the wedding day of the baby girl he brought back to life.

Tinley Couple's 'Marathon Love' Vying for Cover of 'Runner's World'

Jamie and Lynn Parks have run together for 23 years—with Jamie pushing Lynn in a wheelchair following her life-threatening injury.

11 Years After 'Heaven,' What Life is Like for the Burpo Family

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.

24 Amazing Ways Residents Inspire Their Communities

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.

51 Chicago Area Cadets and Leaders Headed to Cadet International Camporee in Canada

The group leaves July 22 for the camporee, where they'll earn badges in fire safety, axe-manship and camp cooking.

Everyday Inspirations: Incredible Ways People Give Back Locally

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.

McAuley Accepting Nominations for 'Hall of Honor'

Deadline deadline for alumnae nominations is June 20. Honorees into Hall of Honor will be announced at Mother McAuley's all-school reunion in October.

Lucky the Pet Pig Alerts Family to Smoky Fire

As their trailer filled with smoke, Lucky leapt into action.

Hundreds Honor Memory of Beloved Fifth-Grade Teacher at 'Run for Reilly'

Funds raised go to the family of Mark Reilly, who died suddenly in November 2013.

District 146 Memorial School 'Run for Reilly' Set for May 31

The event will raise money for the family of Memorial School fifth-grader teacher Mark Reilly, who died suddenly in November 2013.

Challengers to Play First Game on Field for Handicapped Players

The Tinley Park Bobcats want all players to be comfortable—and safe—taking the field at Bettenhausen Park. On May 18, The group will cut the ribbon on its brand new handicapped-accessible Challengers Field.

A Dog Has Made All the Difference for Wheelchair-Bound Suburban Man

Service dog Einstein has made one Mokena man's life easier—and he wants others to feel the same.

Bruce Springsteen Surprises Evergreen Park Boy During Concert

The Boss pulls 10-year-old Henry Hynes on stage for "Dancing in the Dark."

District 146 to 'Run for Reilly' in Memory of Beloved Teacher

The event will raise money for the family of Memorial School fifth-grader teacher Mark Reilly, who died suddenly in November 2013.

'Coupon Queen' Gets $800 Grocery Bill Down to $7, Gives Savings Away

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.

Charitable Children: 'No Matter What Age You May Be, You Can Change the Life of Another'

As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.

Harp Healing: Woman Uses Music Therapy to Help Hospital Patients

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.

Tinley Park Faces South Elgin in 101.9's 'Battle of the 'Burbs'

Get your texting fingers ready! Voting begins at 9 a.m. Wednesday.

Tinley Park Faces Glendale Heights in 101.9 FM's 'Battle of the Burbs'

Voting starts at 6 a.m. Monday, March 31.

Photo Gallery: Were You at the Kids Expo in Tinley Park?

More than 13,000 children, moms and dads from all over the Chicago area spent the day dancing, drawing, meeting new friends and having fun. Look for your photo if you were there.

Faces of P.A.W.S: Happy 40th Anniversary!

We asked readers for photos of pets adopted from P.A.W.S, to build a special tribute album. Boy, did you come through. Happy Anniversary, P.A.W.S.!

Help Patch with a Special Project for Tinley Park P.A.W.S.

As they prepare to celebrate their 40th anniversary March 21, we'd like to help P.A.W.S. feel appreciated for all the work they do to help homeless animals.

'No Makeup Allowed': Tinley Girl, 6, a Finalist in 'National American Miss Pageant'

Tinley Park youngster Miley Torsan felt the spotlight for the first time, and can't get enough. She'll compete as a state finalist in the National American Miss pageant.

Suburban Women Drumming Up Support for Mission Trip to Africa

Laura Walter and Mandy Showalter will travel to Kenya in June with Parkview Christian Church, to train teachers at Mission for Hope Schools.

Nominate 'Everyday Inspirations' in Your Town

Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.

League Dreams of a Field for Handicapped Players to Call Their Own

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.

The Mom Every Gay Kid Needs

Sandburg High School senior Jacob Szymanski will attend his prom dressed in drag. And his mom Jodette is gushing with pride.