Muslim Woman Discovers Friendly New World When a Winter Scarf Covers Her Hijab
Chicago's bitter cold temps led to an impromptu social experiment when Leena Suleiman bundled up in a knit scarf and cap.
View ArticleWill County Forest Preserve Takes Action on Chronic Wasting Disease
More deer culling after an animal tested positive for the disease last month in Will County.
View ArticleExtreme Makeover: Illinois Schools Edition
Illinois is among the states in the nation with the highest percentage of schools in need of improvements.
View ArticleTrending: Mother, Daughter Shot While Sitting in Car in Suburban Chicago
Patch's daily roundup of local headlines from around the country.
View ArticleFour Questioned in Shooting of Mother, Daughter [UPDATE]
Although four "persons of interest" were taken into custody, no charges have been filed.
View ArticleDrop It and Drive: A Campaign to End Distracted Driving
Public officials mobilize to get you to put down your cell phone when you're behind the wheel. An open letter to the public.
View ArticlePolice Find Tot Alone In Car While Mom Visited Eyebrow Kiosk
1-year-old boy reportedly found sleeping in car with sippy cup at Orland Square Mall. His Joliet mom fibbed a few times, police said, before she was arrested.
View ArticleSevere Weather: Keep an Eye on Snow-Related Closings
Closings in Joliet, Plainfield, Romeoville so far.
View ArticleLocal Jobs: Mistwood Golf Club, Beer Market, Goodwill Now Hiring
A roundup of jobs from the Web.
View ArticleVatican Correspondent to Discuss Pope Francis Impact at Lewis University
CNN's John Allen Jr. to appear in Romeoville March 20.
View ArticleTrending: What's Causing This Extreme Winter Weather?
Patch's daily roundup of local headlines from around the country.
View ArticleFinal Countdown: Less Than 2 Weeks Before the Income Tax Debate
Reboot Illinois and the Union League Club of Chicago host a debate on Feb. 28 on the future of the income tax in Illinois, featuring a suburban Republican and Chicago Democrat.
View ArticleTrending: Mom Wants Pitbulls Banned After Her Toddler is Mauled
Mom becomes activist for banning the breed in Georgia.
View ArticleTrending: Teen with Down Syndrome to Sign Contract with 76ers
By Tom DavisBensalem, Penn. – A teen who became an internet sensation after his amazing performance on the basketball court will sign a ceremonial contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. The 76ers...
View ArticleTrending: Student Makes Fantastic Half-Court Shot For $10,000 Only to Have...
The fine print on the contest contract means the West Chester University student doesn't get the cash prize.
View ArticleSold! Local Home Sale Listings, Feb. 18
Patch and Zillow team up to bring you local real estate news.
View ArticleShould Teachers Be Legally Allowed To Spank Your Child?
A Kansas lawmaker is proposing a bill that would allow parents to give permission to caregivers and teachers to spank children hard enough to leave marks.
View ArticlePilot Flies Around the Country Saving Condemned Dogs
Zach Bryson spends his free time hopping around the country to transport condemned canines to rescue groups in style.
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