Aurora Borealis could appear as far south as Central Illinois and Thursday evening will be your best chance to see it.
Refuge for Saving the Wildlife has been rescuing and adopting out birds from a house near Northbrook since 1996.
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.
What happens when you throw boiling water into extremely cold air?
Glencoe's biggest garden welcomed its millionth visitor on Monday.
These animals have it all figured out.
The cabbies pose against the hoods of their cars, mostly fully dressed, to raise money for a lawsuit against the City of Chicago.
Leader of the Chicago Archdiocese reflects on his life and his service to the church.
When the Harlem Globetrotters organization learned about Camille Paddock's anti-bullying crusade via a Patch article, they invited her to join them to encourage kids.
Also, a local school's high-tech security is featured on the 'Today Show' and you can get a peek at Michael Jordan's house.
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
Also in this week's 'Good Reads,' we've got gorgeous photos of a Frank Lloyd Wright home for sale and a local woman wins big in the lottery.
A photo taken by a parishioner at Our Lady of Perpetual Help shows a white light that appears to look like the Virgin Mary.
Jordan Liss is 20 and taking business classes at the University of Michigan while running a company he founded to sell digital watches.
Did this year bring a particular joy or good fortune?
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
In addition to the perfect Thanksgivukkah centerpiece, this week's 'Good Reads' features the Cusack's home for sale and a record-breaking field goal.
Friends of Jen Mosher took to the web to raise money for cancer medicine.
Northbrook's Brian Levitas was diagnosed with lymphoma, so his fraternity brothers raised more than $57,000 to support him.
The Chicago-based radio host says Chicago has become unlivable.
Also in this week's 'Good Reads,' Locals organize aid for the Philippines and a chef chases down an iPhone thief.
Anyone may bring toiletries or non-perishable food to their Niles office by 4 p.m. Saturday, and they will ship it free to the Philippines.
"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.
The theater's new home will likely open in 2016.
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.
Highland Park World War II veteran Nathan Firestone showed defiance when questioned by German captors after he was shot down over Austria.
20 percent of U.S. suicides are military veterans. If you know a troubled vet, tell them seeking treatment is a sign of strength. It's chemistry, not character.
See how people are thanking veterans around the country.
Rich Cohen's book, 'Monsters: The 1985 Chicago Bears and the Wild Heart of Football, came out to great review on Amazon.
This week's 'Good Reads' also includes a story about a dog rescue and some pumpkin smashing.
We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.
Also in this week's 'Good Reads,' a lottery winner shares the jackpot with his uncle and a tour of Michael Jordan's home.
See what $21 million will get you. You might get it for less.
Mom's rendition of "My Heart Can't Tell You No" creates a strong reaction in her 10-month-old baby.
The host of TV's "The Dr. Oz Show" came to Advocate Health Care in Park Ridge Tuesday to promote flu shots, and he posed with fans. Advocate gave away 1,000 free shots.