Oak Forest, IL|News|
Girl Shot In Face Gives Back To Hospital That Saved Her Life
It's been 3 years since Camryn Cox, now 10, was shot in the face by a cousin at a birthday party, leaving family unsure if she'd survive.
Yasmeen Sheikah, Patch Staff
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Tinley Park, IL|News|
GoFundMe Launched For Family Of Tinley Man Killed In July 4 Crash
Loved ones of Tinley Park man, Alexander Brongel, are seeking financial assistance after he was hit and killed riding a motorcycle Sunday.
Yasmeen Sheikah, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
Batavia Retirees Craft Desks To Help Local Students Learn At Home
Six men who live at Covenant Living at the Holmstad in Batavia spent about four weeks building 20 handmade wooden desks for students.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Kane Co. Residents Get Winter Clothes From Maddie’s Mitten March
West Aurora graduate Maddie Bozik’s nonprofit handed out coats, hats, gloves and other winter gear to residents on Jan. 3.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Niko's: 100 Free Meals For Joliet's Poor, Homeless Every Week
Niko's Pizzeria in downtown Joliet on Ohio Street donates 100 meals to Hope Divine Purpose Transitional Living Home every Thursday.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|News|
GBN Student Combats School's Paper Usage By Planting Trees
Sarah Ryan has partnered with Tree-Plenish for a goal of planting 284 new trees by April.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Elmhurst Challenge: Spend $25 Weekly On Takeout
A local Facebook group is promoting restaurants. The goal is to save jobs.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Police Hold Annual Awards Ceremony At Village Meeting
Awards were granted to officers at the Village Hall during Monday's Committee as a Whole Meeting. The annual ceremony is usually private.
Yasmeen Sheikah, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
The Rock, Other Stars Surprise Oak Forest Kid Who Has Cancer
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Jack Black, Gal Gadot, Dave Bautista, Jim O’Heir and more made videos celebrating Liam Anderson's end of chemo.
Yasmeen Sheikah, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Homewood Chevrolet Gifts Car To Grandmother After Daughter Dies
Dollena Colvin's daughter and son-in-law died in a car crash in October, leaving 4 children behind. One is in remission from brain cancer.
Yasmeen Sheikah, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
How To Help The Green Tree Condominium Families
Palos Hills residents rally to support the families displaced by the Green Tree Condominium fire on Christmas Day. Here's how to help.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Alsip Church Gives Away Half A Million Dollars During Pandemic
Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, Lighthouse Church of All Nations has given away $500,000 to randomly selected people.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Residents Donate $1.8K In Tips To Family Square Restaurant
Organizer of the event, Joe Giamanco, said this was about helping a restaurant amid the pandemic and asking for "nothing in return."
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Smith Crossing Residents Donate Gifts To Manteno Veterans’ Home
Residents donated snacks, toiletries, clothing and cash valued near $1,000, to support local veterans at Manteno Veterans’ Home.
Yasmeen Sheikah, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|News|
Oak Lawn Project Fire Buddies Give Boost To Boy Battling Leukemia
Big-hearted members of Oak Lawn Professional Firefighters Union surprise 6-year-old AJ with an awesome car parade and Christmas presents.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|News|
Hundreds Of Families Helped At Evanston Family Focus Giveaway
Several local organizations provided donated toys, clothes and food to help more than 200 families at Saturday's community event.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
Lisle Trustee Donates Monthly Stipend To Aid Struggling Residents
Trustee Sara Sadat brought up in a committee on the whole meeting how to make it easier for village officials to donate in the pandemic.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
Orland Township Distributes Gifts To Over 200 Families
To try and help families struggling financially, the Township distributed meals and gifts to residents.
Yasmeen Sheikah, Patch Staff
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL|News|
Donations Boxes Overflow With Toys From Lake Forest Community
It took several trips to transport the hundreds of donations to the local Toys For Tots headquarters, police said.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
'Evan's Elves' Donates Holiday Gifts In Teen's Memory: Report
The initiative to help local families in need was started by friends of Evan Melau, who was hit and killed by a car in June.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|News|
Northbrook Cantor Pens Children's Book After Synagogue Tragedy
The Pittsburgh native wrote the book as a response to the worst anti-Semitic attack in U.S. history in 2018.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|News|
Even Elves Wear Masks In La Grange Area
Three kids take on a project that is part of "crazy 2020 saga."
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Sisters Collect 800 Christmas Cards For Nursing Home Residents
Three sisters have set out to bring some Christmas cheer to seniors who've spent a majority of 2020 isolated in nursing homes.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
3 Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Businesses Nominated As City's Best
Restaurants and shops have been especially hard hit during the pandemic.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|News|
4 Burr Ridge Businesses Nominated By Readers As City's Best
One of the village's businesses received more than two dozen nominations.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|News|
5 La Grange Businesses Nominated By Readers As City's Best
Restaurants and shops have been especially hard hit during the pandemic.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
12 Elmhurst Businesses Nominated By Readers As City's Best
Restaurants and shops have been especially hard hit during the pandemic.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
DGN Honor Society Donates 4K Pounds Of Food For Holidays
The Downers Grove North National Honor Society is doing its part to help families this holiday season.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Friends Seek Help For South Side Family Hit By Double Tragedy
Weeks after her husband's unexpected death, a mom suffers a second tragedy when her son, Mt. Carmel student Isaiah Wade, 15, is gunned down.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Car Caravan Brings Holiday Cheer To Smith Village Residents
Dozens of decorated cars drive down Western Avenue to support the residents of the Smith Village Senior Living Community.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Yorkville, IL|News|
28 Kids Get Gifts Through Yorkville Police's Shop With A Cop
The Yorkville Police Department provided Christmas gifts to 28 children in the community on Dec. 16 through their Shop with a Cop event.
Rebecca Hughes, Patch Staff
Palatine, IL|News|
Santa Claus Comes To Town At Palatine Aldi
For this weekend only, the jolly old man can be seen at Aldi in Palatine, delivering curbside pick-up orders to customers.
Rebecca Hughes, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
Santa Claus Has Come To Town At Tinley Park Aldi
For this weekend only, the jolly old man can be seen at Aldi in Tinley Park, delivering curbside pick-up orders to customers.
Yasmeen Sheikah, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Get A Tax Deduction In Patch Holiday Food Drive In Will County
The Patch Holiday Food Drive is raising money for Feeding America and the food banks, pantries and meal programs in Will County.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Tim Placher's YuleTube Christmas Songbook: Watch It Saturday
Joliet-area musician friends from near and far bring a 2020 Christmas show to you during this challenging year for live music.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Joliet Heart Attack Victim Saved By Braidwood Firefighter
The off-duty firefighter and paramedic happened to be in Joliet by the Sam's Club when the emergency occurred.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Palatine, IL|News|
Palatine Teen's 'Community Unity' Helping Food Pantries
Eva Konsur, 16, reaches out to local businesses and organizations to set up food drives to help food pantries, Daily Herald reported.
Rebecca Hughes, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Bremen High School District Makes 600 Holiday Cards For Seniors
Students created 605 cards for senior citizens in Posen, Midlothian, Markham, Oak Forest, Tinley Park, Hazel Crest and Country Club Hills.
Yasmeen Sheikah, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
One Bolingbrook Eatery To Receive $2.5K In Tips On Tuesday
The donation will help those who make most of their earnings off of tips and have no way to "make ends meet" due to the pandemic.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Symphony of Crestwood Seeks Secret Santa Donations For Seniors
Bring some holiday cheer to the seniors at Symphony of Crestwood by dropping off Secret Santa donations before Dec. 22.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
