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.
All it takes is a "like" on Facebook.
The concert is a part of the Honors Performance Series, which showcases high school performers on an international level.
The local candy store took nominations for inspiring individuals in the Chicagoland area to surprise them with "Random Acts of Candy." And this time, they received a surprise themselves!
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Zac Thomas witnessed a fourth grader fall through an icy pond and rushed to save him.
Mamie's Toffee is performing their "Random Acts of Candy" for the Chicago area.
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.
“We are always looking for volunteers. We have had hundreds of volunteers that have made the PADS program a success, but it gets tough to donate one’s time given personal commitments.”
The Oswego-based not-for-profit will use the money to start an adult transition program for individuals with disabilities.
Leader of the Chicago Archdiocese reflects on his life and his service to the church.
Is this dad a jerk or a prankster? What a terrible gift. (Unless you're a Packers fan.)
The holiday season drive has been a tradition for Cornish Chiropractic since it opened in 2011.
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
What started as a visit to ATI Physical Therapy in Oswego turned into a life-changing experience for an Oswego resident.
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.
Alyssa Bulin, 13, and Scarlett Nash, 10, will perform in The Nutcracker starting this weekend in Chicago.
Convicts at Sheridan Correctional Center helped build some of the displays in this year's Festival of Lights in Aurora.
Tuesday, Dec. 3 is #GivingTuesday. Check out some local GoFundMe campaigns for Yorkville residents and their families.
"Today I walked where grass once grew and children played. I gazed upon the horizon from end to end where families called home. Today I walked in the rubble of people’s lives."
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
Good reads and good people: Fighting bullies and cancer. Rescuing a beloved dog. Forgiving the men who robbed you. Losing the lottery and winning.
Three movies will be shown as part of the grand opening celebration.
Plus check out many local organizations collecting items for tornado victims - animals and humans alike.
15-year-old Samantha McCallum met the members of the Bristol-Kendall Fire Protection District and Lifestar that saved her life following an auto accident.
In honor of Veterans Day, Patch would like to recognize local members of the military—past or present.
In honor of Veterans Day, Patch would like to recognize local members of the miltary—past or present.
"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.
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.