Palatine, IL|News|
Advanced Automotive Donating Car To Someone In Need
Advanced Automotive in Palatine is going to donate a reconditioned car to a person or family in need during these difficult times.
Rebecca Hughes, Patch Staff
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Tinley Park, IL|News|
Tinley Park Library Wants To Help You Stay Home For The Holidays
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the library wants residents to stay home by offering delivery services, gift hunting tips and more.
Yasmeen Sheikah, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
JUST Of DuPage Brightens Holidays For Inmates' Children
Workers with JUST of DuPage decided to forgo their annual Secret Santa to provide gifts for inmates' children.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|News|
Maple School's Annual Toy Drive Reaches New Heights In Northbrook
The drive benefited 900 local families through Northfield Township's Youth Services.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Yorkville, IL|News|
Yorkville Coronavirus Grant Application Open For Businesses
Here's when Yorkville-based businesses need to apply for the grant by.
Rebecca Hughes, Patch Staff
Woodridge, IL|News|
Woodridge Drive Up Food Pantry Event Open To All
Here's when and where the Village of Woodridge and the Northern Illinois Food Bank are hosting a drive up food pantry.
Rebecca Hughes, Patch Staff
Wilmette-Kenilworth, IL|News|
Wilmette 11-Year-Old Launches Campaign To Save Local Restaurants
Gabby White hopes a pledge to order takeout at least once a week can help Wilmette restaurants survive the coronavirus pandemic this winter.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Free Christmas Tress For Oswego Health Care Workers, Veterans
Fifty trees are available on a first-come-first-served basis beginning Tuesday at the Oswego Public Works Facility, 100 Theodore Drive.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Homer Glen Holds Annual Coat Drive
Donations are accepted at the Village Hall, 14240 W. 151st St., in the main lobby.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|News|
La Grange Police Collects Toys For Group
The department has a drop box in its lobby for donations.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
'Elmhurst Loves Local' Contest Supports Local Merchants
Photo contest is designed to spur shopping at Elmhurst businesses.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Gold Coin Dropped Into Salvation Army Red Kettle In Plainfield
Scott Hurula, from The Salvation Army Joliet Corps, said the donation will ensure "seven children in our community receive Christmas gifts."
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Joliet Tradesmen, Unions Help 8,000 Kids: Toys For Tots
Joliet's U.S. Marine Corps Reserves Center on McDonough was a busy place Friday as thousands of dollars of toys are being collected here.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
'One In A Million': Kendrixx Addison Needs Life-Changing Surgery
Kendrixx was born with a rare condition called tibial hemimelia. There are about four new cases in the United States each year.
Yasmeen Sheikah, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
'I Owe The Community': Eatery Owner Gives Out Free Whole Turkeys
Wesam Doleh, owner of Savino's Beef & Gyros in Plainfield, said without the community, "there would be no business."
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Elgin, IL|News|
Touching Pet Stories Could Mean Cash Prize For Animal Shelter
The stories of how two pets adopted from a local animal shelter are up for a "people's choice award" through the Petco Foundation.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
3 Gold Coins Worth $5K Left In Crystal Lake Red Kettle
The coins were left by a generous donor in a Salvation Army red kettle outside the Jewel-Osco in Crystal Lake.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Catrinas Mex: Donating All Saturday Sales To Staff
Joliet's Catrinas Mex has been struggling since Gov. JB Pritzker banned indoor dining in October because of the surge in coronavirus cases.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Restaurant To Give 1K Holiday Meals To Health Care Workers
Reuland Food Service's "Feeding the Frontline" initiative is back after serving about 10,000 boxed lunches to essential workers this spring.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Fire Takes Home Of High Schooler For Second Time, Community Helps
Fire sparked by man frying chicken in Richton Park left 26 families without a home, including the Jacksons, who have lost everything again.
Yasmeen Sheikah, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
D202, Aramark Give Away 1.2 Million Free Meals Amid Pandemic
As of Thursday, they have distributed 1,236,617 meals.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Operation Christmas To Bring Holiday Cheer Amid Pandemic
Through this program in 2019, Romeoville provided gifts to 233 children with help from 60 generous adopters.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
Hindu Nonprofit Donates Food, Hygiene Supplies To Pantry
A total of 944 pounds of food and over 100 pounds of hygiene supplies were donated to the Vernon Township food pantry in Buffalo Grove.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
Lundahl Students Collect 1,643 Pounds In Food For Needy
The food collected will be donated to the Crystal Lake Food Pantry.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
One Less To Help One More: 'One Less Night Of Lights' Challenge
The nonprofit organization is asking the community to turn off their holiday lights on Dec. 10, and donate money saved to Together We Cope.
Yasmeen Sheikah, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Mortgage For Family Of Fallen Trooper Paid Off By Non-Profit
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation paid off the mortgage for the widow of a state trooper killed by a drunken driver in 2019.
Northbrook, IL|News|
Northbrook Native Raising Funds For Struggling Restaurants
Ian Braverman, a Glenbrook North graduate, started a GoFundMe for local restaurants.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Resident Collects Donations For Manteno Veterans Home
Two SUVs full of gifts, clothing and other donations made a drop-off at Manteno Veterans Home earlier this week.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
JCA's Operation Takeout Has 3 More Restaurants This Week
November's effort delivered 700 takeout meals to families in the Joliet area, according to Joliet Catholic Academy students.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Motorcycle Parade Won’t Roll, But Toys for Tots Still Needed
COVID-19 has cancelled the 43rd run of the Chicagoland Toys for Tots Parade, but toy requests and donations are still being accepted.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
Despite Cancer Diagnosis, Theo The Dog Is Living His Best Life
A Crystal Lake dog with terminal cancer has been staying busy in recent weeks, checking items off his bucket list.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
Tinley Residents Raise Over $8K For Victims Of Apartment Fire
A fire destroyed an apartment in Tinley and left residents homeless with no belongings until community members donated money and essentials.
Yasmeen Sheikah, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Libertyville Hero: 'Risks Her Life To Save Others'
We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Manhattan, IL|News|
Manhattan Neighborhood Food Pantry December Drive-Up Dates
There are two dates remaining in 2020 for food supply pickup from the Manhattan Food Pantry.
Rebecca Hughes, Patch Staff
Oak Park-River Forest, IL|News|
Free Coffee For Front-Line Workers At Starbucks In Oak Park Area
Starbucks will offer free coffee for all front-line workers through the end of 2020.
Rebecca Hughes, Patch Staff
Woodridge, IL|News|
Free Coffee For Front-Line Workers At Starbucks In Woodridge Area
Starbucks will offer free coffee for all front-line workers through the end of 2020.
Rebecca Hughes, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|News|
South And Central Honor Memory of Darien 7-Year-Old
Schools are conducting a toy drive in honor of Joey Ventimiglia, who died two years ago of a rare form of cancer.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Oak Park-River Forest, IL|News|
Suburban Unity Alliance Raising Funds For Local Small Businesses
SUA Founder Anthony Clark encourages Oak Park residents to shop and support local businesses amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Rebecca Hughes, Patch Staff
Woodridge, IL|News|
Woodridge Businesses Provide Updates As Holiday Shopping Underway
Local Woodridge businesses provide updates and services for customers across the area.
Rebecca Hughes, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Silence Hunger’s Growl On Giving Tuesday: Northern IL Food Bank
Every $1 donated to the organization will provide about $16 in groceries, with Jewel-Osco set to match all donations made on Giving Tuesday.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
