Across Illinois|News|
Easter 2026 Grocery And Retail Hours: What's Open And Closed In IL
Easter Sunday falls on April 5 this year.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Illinois State News
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Across Illinois|News|
New Mutant, Immunity-Resistant Virus Has Spread To Illinois
The highly mutating coronavirus strain can avoid vaccines, the CDC said.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
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7 Clever Ways Amazon Shoppers Could Boost Their Bank Accounts
From cash-back perks to simple savings hacks, here are ways shoppers could keep more money in their pockets.
Across Illinois|News|
Pizza Recall Hits 10 States, Including IL
The recall was recently upgraded to Class II, where a product may cause "temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences."
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Crestwood Easter Egg Hunt Moved To Friday At Walker Softball Field
Kids 12 and under are invited to Crestwood's FREE Easter egg hunt FRIDAY, APRIL 3, at Walker Park. Pre-registration required.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Residents Line Cemetery Route In Rain To Say Goodbye To Fallen Chicago Firefighter Michael Altman
A private service was held Tuesday for fallen Chicago Firefighter Michael Altman at Blake Lamb Funeral Home in Oak Lawn.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
From Student To Olympian: Abbey Murphy Returns To Most Holy Redeemer
Once a Raider, always a Raider. Evergreen Park native and Olympic gold medalist Abbey Murphy visited her old school for a special assembly.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Highland Park, IL|News|
Champions Point Museum At Michael Jordan's Former Home Unanimously Denied By City
A proposal to make basketball star Michael Jordan's former Highland Park home a museum was shot down by the City Council on Monday.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|News|
Suburban Firm Gives To Politicians It Audits
The firm donates to officials' campaigns while auditing their government books. The managing partner says the contributions are legal.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL|News|
Lake Forest Picks New Concessions Partner For Forest Park Beach
The city selected The Cotton Duck after a competitive process to upgrade food service at Forest Park Beach.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Choking Victim 'Felt Like She Was Going To Die', Will County Judge Releases Joliet Defendant From Jail
Will County Judge Joan Meyers did not grant the SAFE-T-Act petition to deny pretrial release for Kyle Lewis after his Joliet police arrest.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|News|
La Grange Critic's Fees May Be Dropped: Official
The village president said he would request that the remaining balance be waived.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Family Of Joliet Man Who Died During Police Standoff In Marycrest Subdivision Retains Lawyer Seeking Answers
Derrick James Smith, 44, died from a gunshot after hiding from Will County and Joliet Police SWAT units for about eight hours on Monday.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|News|
Winnetka Accepting Nominations For Village Preservation Awards Program
The village is seeking nominations for restoration, rehabilitation and new construction projects completed in five years.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|News|
La Grange Wrong On Controversial Condo Notice
The village said it let residents know nine months ahead of time about a development. It actually gave far less notice.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Elmhurst Schools Quietly Settle With Teacher
The district cannot use a previous reprimand as a basis for firing the teacher, according to the agreement.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Fire Possibly Started By Lightning Strike Reported At Homer Glen Home: Mayor
Fire was found in the attic and walls of the home after a neighbor saw a lightning strike the house.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Car Never Arrived From Hinsdale Dealership: Cops
The owner paid $121,000 for the car, police said. Its whereabouts are unknown.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Cars Strike Utility Pole, Traffic Signal In Eola Road, Ogden Avenue Crash: Police
The Tuesday morning crash caused "significant damage," police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|News|
April Is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, Evanston Police Will Be On The Lookout
Evanston police will increase patrols to look for drivers on their phones while on the road.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Arrest Near MIKE More Miles: Employee Saw Fighting In Street, Feared They Would Get Run Over
Joliet police took Daniel Davis away in handcuffs, but he put up a fight first, according to the court records.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
12 Photos: Jefferson Street's New Cannabis Store Bisa Lina Opens, 'The Lowest Prices In The State!'
Every day customers are offered a wide variety of over 50 types of beverages as they enter the shop, according to Bisa Lina.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|News|
La Grange Traffic Stops Spike After Official's Push
"Chief, light these people up. Write some tickets," an official said in 2023.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Western Springs, IL|News|
Western Springs Cops Do Fewer Traffic Stops Than Before
Local police have made no arrests in March, according to the department's weekly blotters.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
