Loyola Student's Accused Killer Caught With Shank In Jail: Sheriff | Illinois PatchPM

Boy found dead | Teen charged with murder | Man accused of drugging, assaulting woman he met at concert

Man Accused Of Trying To Run Over Brother | Tree Falls On Kids In Hammock | Mayor Meets Da Pope: IL News

Plus: Reckless homicide in police chief's death | Child luring | Fired corrections officer faces child porn charges |

Route 66 Kicks, Supernatural Pizza, More: Good News, Illinois

Join us on Route 66 adventures, duckling rescue missions and a supernatural pizza parlor story in this edition of Good News, Illinois.

Boy Suffered Severe Brain Injury During 'Roughhousing,' Cops Say | Illinois PatchPM

Missing woman's murder case solved 23 years later | 'Teen gathering' prompts police presence | 18-year-old charged with child porn

Sunbathing Beauty, Rosie Gets Cozy And A Pond Reflection: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Man Ran Over Wife On Purpose: Prosecutors | Illinois PatchPM

Plus: Toddler who fatally shot himself was looking for juice | Voter fraud allegations against alderwoman | Sexual assault in preserve

Tick 'Hot Spots' In Illinois: Study IDs Worst Places For 'Disease-Carrying Ticks'

Now that summer is upon us, tick prevention is key.

Bill Making Daylight Saving Time Permanent Moves Ahead: What To Know In IL

If year-round daylight saving time is adopted, winter sunsets in much of the country would occur after 5 p.m.

Toddler Fatally Shoots Self | Man Electrocuted While Trimming Trees | 1st Family Of Weather: IL Weekend

Plus: Tree falls on children, 7th grader heads to national spelling bee, teen accused of plowing into cops.

2 Children, 2 Adults Die In Possible Arson Fire | Illinois PatchPM

Ex-volleyball coach accused of child sexual abuse | Charges dropped against ICE protesters | Teen bicyclist dies after being hit by car

Dog's Cruel, Inhumane Death | Repeat LEGO Thief | Mayo Spill Snarls Traffic: Illinois News

Plus: Fake jewelry heist, "A final thank you" for WWII vet, rabid bat found, more.

Dog In The Woods, Buzzing On A Pansy And 'Intense Light And Color': IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Dozen Abandoned Puppies, Adult Dogs Found In Abandoned Home | Illinois PatchPM

Child airlifted after playground traumatic injury | Uber passenger killed, man detained in aggravated DUI | Truck hit by train

Pools, Splash Pad 2026 Opening Dates For Chicago Area

Here's where you can swim and cool off this summer.

Child Accused Of Stabbing Man | Illinois PatchPM

Gary the cat, owner reunited after 3 years | Body in pond solves 25-year mystery | Parents of boy killed in crash accused of stalking

Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Spar Over Bears In Latest Stadium Drama | Illinois PatchPM

More victims ID'd in child sex abuse case | Bomb threats made against daycare | Home explosion | Sex assault victim sues Live Nation

Illinois Students To Compete In 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee

Thirteen students from Illinois will compete in what amounts to the Olympics of words in Washington, D.C.

Baby Fatally Stabbed | Legendary 'Billygoat' Owner Dies | Star Wars Day Will Return: IL Weekend

2 dead, 1 hurt in crash | Preschool director saves ducklings | Man trapped in rototiller | Memorial Day Masses, more

4-Year-Old Left Home Alone Nearly Runs Into Roadway: Cops | Illinois PatchPM

Longtime firefighter dies | Church retaliates against employee | Christian school board member accused of grooming, sex abuse

Baby Dies After Emergency At Daycare | Cop Accused Of Stalking | Death Penalty Sought For IL Man: IL News

Plus: Mystery involves iconic TV car | World's largest teddy bear | "I'm wasted," says man on 6th DUI | Gender transition lawsuit

Buddy Guy, Beagle Rescue, Basketball Benefits: Good News, Illinois

See which news stories made us the happiest in this week's good news roundup.

Man Killed, Dismembered 6-Year-Old Brother | Illinois PatchPM

"Missing" 5-year-old found at home | Man head-butted ICE agent | 2 friends killed in wrong-way crash

'Jeremiah Was A Bullfrog,' Morning Meeting At The Water Cooler And Backyard Ducks: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Kidnapped Bus Driver Escaped Through Window: Cops | Illinois PatchPM

Teen drove 104 mph before crash that killed 2: cops | Save Our Siblings "vigilante" jailed, here's why | Cop charged with stalking

Kids, Ages 1 and 5, Left In Car While Man Shops: Cops | Illinois PatchPM

Cop accused of touching, harassing women, suburb pays $2M | Car thief put ankle monitor in mailbox: PD | Teen suffers cardiac arrest

Suspected Hantavirus Case In Illinois Is Not Linked To Cruise Ship Outbreak: IDPH

Health officials believe the person may have contracted the illness while cleaning a home where rodent droppings were present.

3 Dead In Wrong-Way Crash | Arson Arrest In 'Suspicious' Horse Barn Fire | Bittersweet Graduation: IL Weekend

Baby found unresponsive at daycare has died | Flower shop, baseball tourney honors moms | Barricade at vape shop | 6 hurt in ambulance crash

Cops Dig In Search For Missing Girl | Kids Hurt As Vehicle Starts Wildfire | Research Beagles Rescued: IL New

Book It! is back | Man sentenced for sexually abusing girlfriend's child | Sheriff accused of retaliation | Mom meets her hero

Teen Killed Dad While On FaceTime: Prosecutor | Illinois PatchPM

Woman, 68, missing | Man charged in girlfriend's death threatened to kill brother: court | Murder defendant freed

Fledgling Cranes, Vienna Beef Victory: Good News, Illinois

Treat yourself to some smiles with this roundup of good news articles from our Illinois Patch towns.

Illinois Weighing A Ban On Sale Of Some Smoke Detectors Over Safety Concerns

"There's been 288 residential fire deaths in Illinois since 2023, since they should have stopped the sale:" Official

6 Kids Hospitalized After Eating THC Gummies | Illinois PatchPM

Cop accused of "inappropriate relationship" with female workers | Teen son charged with killing dad | Felony dropped against ICE protesters

Loving Grass, Turkey Trouble And A Baby Falcon Visits: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Crossbow-Wielding Man Shot By Police: Cops | Illinois PatchPM

Baby airlifted after medical emergency at daycare | Condo explosion | Missing woman last seen at airport

Cop Loses Gun In School Bathroom, Classes Canceled | Illinois PatchPM

Man waist-deep in mud rescued | Restaurateur Rovito released in gambling case | Judge finds man guilty in woman's beating death

Pizza Hut Summer Reading Program 'Book It!' Is Back In IL

The program runs from June 1 through Aug. 31.

Man Killed Near Bar | Baby Cranes Born | Bank Robbed At Gunpoint: IL Weekend

Plus: Alleged teen accomplice of accused cop killer arrested | Be kind to your mind | Services for slain cop | Propane tank fire injures 1.

Relative Interrupts Attempted Murders | Woman Who Dismembered Landlord Wants New Trial: IL News

Plus: Perfect ACT score, inmate fight, Lysol attack, Bill Murray visits "City of Champions."

Boy, 15, Charged With Murder | Illinois PatchPM

Man dies in fall at university | Cop accused of offering to drop DUI for sex | Staff, patients hid from accused cop-killer: court docs

Stars And Sluggers, Kindergarten Collab: Good News, Illinois

Need a little pickmeup? Look no further than these good news articles from throughout Illinois.

A Survivor's Strength

Double Lung Transplant Recipient Raises Funds While Confronting Cancer

How To Keep Clean On The Go

Airports, Hotels, Food Courts, Everywhere