Across Illinois|News|
El Niño 'Imminent,' Could Reshape Weather Patterns. Here’s What It Means For IL
See what's in store for Illinois amid a looming El Niño this season.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Illinois State News
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Across Illinois|News|
Bear Heads To Indiana, A Guilty Squirrel And Ducks In A Row: IL In Photos
This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
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7 Benefits Seniors Are Entitled to But Often Forget to Claim
You could be missing out on $1,000s, and you might not even realize it.
Across Illinois|News|
Surveys Confirm EF-3, EF-1 Tornadoes, Over 100,000 Still Without Power In Illinois
Thursday night's storms came a day after a derecho was confirmed in the Chicago area.
Shannon Antinori, Patch Staff
Wilmette-Kenilworth, IL|News|
Storms Force Businesses To Close | Car Plows Into Salon | Ice Cream Shop Expands: IL Business News
Storms cut power for days at a local restaurant, and a popular ice cream chain is planning new suburban locations.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Poorboys, Steaks, Onion Rings, Double Baked Potatoes Cannot Be Saved: Merichka's Co-Manager
Merichka's Restaurant has been open for more than 93 years, but for the first time in forever, it will remain closed for the weekend.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|News|
Oak Lawn Parks Suffer Tree Damage, Closures
The Oak Lawn Park District is assessing tree and branch damage in parks while some facilities are closed due to tree damage.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|News|
Fraudster Buys Gold Chain With Fake Card: Winnetka, Glencoe Crime Blotters
The crime blotter covers incidents in Winnetka and Glencoe from June 2-10.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|News|
Bridgeview And Markham Courthouses Remain Closed Friday Due To Ongoing Power Outages
The Circuit Court of Cook County has issued temporary procedures for matters scheduled to be heard Friday, June 12.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|News|
'Luxury' Housing Planned In Burr Ridge, Replacing Old Estate
The houses would cost up to $2.7 million, helping the local tax base, the developer said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|News|
Winnetka Music Festival 2026: What To Know Before You Go
The 2026 Winnetka Music Festival kicks off next weekend, here are five things you need to know before you go.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Downtown Frankfort Businesses Reopen After Power Outage Closures
Help support downtown Frankfort businesses after a day of closures on Thursday due to power outages.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
'Often Unreliable': Clarendon Hills Wants New Downtown Cameras
The existing ones haven't worked when they're needed most, the police chief said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Elmhurst Officials Differ On Tattoo Shop Ban
An official suggested a "vague prejudice" exists. The local code prohibits standalone shops.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Joliet Bicycle Club Seeks New Members, 51st Annual July 4th Bike Ride Returns To Kendall Co. Fairgrounds
A Joliet Bicycle Club annual membership is only $5 when someone bundles it with their registration for the upcoming July 4th ride.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|News|
Justice Man Charged With Possession, Dissemination Of Sexually Explicit Images Of Children
The man admitted to asking other social media users to share sexually explicit images of children, police said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|News|
Evanston Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing Resident Of Assisted Living Facility
A former employee at an Evanston assisted living facility has been charged with seven felony counts of criminal sexual abuse and battery.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|News|
Evanston Sets Juneteenth Walk, Celebration, Holiday Closures For 2026
Opal's Walk for Freedom and a city celebration at Arrington Lagoon will mark Juneteenth in Evanston.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
'Best Coffee Shop In Illinois,' Social Butterfly's 1-Year Anniversary Offers Joliet Block Party Festival
Social Butterfly opened in the summer of 2025. It's located in the 3-TEN Building, at 310 N. Ottawa St.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Domed Fields Eyed At Hinsdale Central, South; Official Skeptical
Debt may finance the multimillion-dollar project. A board member is pushing the idea.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Wilmette-Kenilworth, IL|News|
Kenilworth Offers Special Brush Pickup After Storm, Ahead Of More Severe Weather
The village said storm-damaged brush will be collected through Monday, June 15, with more severe weather possible.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Village Of Evergreen Park Provides Storm Updates, Power Slowly Being Restored
Approximately 2,800 ComEd customers in Evergreen Park are still without power. The next round of storms is coming Thursday.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Highland Park, IL|News|
Highwood's 28 Mile Distilling Launches Rock the Rails Summer Music Series
Rock the Rails will bring weekly 8 p.m. performances to Highwood through August, with shows ending before the last train.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Homer Glen Approves $2.5M Sanitary Sewer Line Project
The project will extend the existing sewer line to unserved parcels along Cedar Road and 159th Street.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
