Worker Killed When Crane Drops Metal Spool | Illinois PatchPM

Barricaded suspect dies; family retains attorney | Upskirt video arrest | Conviction upheld for ex-DCFS worker in AJ Freund death

Some Blame Taxes As Illinois Grows On Paper But Loses Residents

Illinois' population has continued to narrowly grow this year, despite a significant number of cities losing residents.

New Mutant, Immunity-Resistant Virus Has Spread To Illinois

The highly mutating coronavirus strain can avoid vaccines, the CDC said.

Skeletal Remains ID'd As Missing Man | Slain Student Mourned | Holy Week Masses: IL Weekend

Murder plot foiled | Insanity verdict in stabbing | 2 dead in crash | Pedestrian struck by multiple vehicles

Mom Shot Kids' Father During Massage, Mulled Killing Own Parents: Court Docs | Illinois PatchPM

Van hits house, narrowly misses woman | Drunken driver hit 3 cars, bit eyewitness: cops | Man shot aiding relative during home invasion

Going Airborne, Early Spring Pink Skies And Bay Fishing: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Woman Accused In 3 Murders Had Previous Domestic Incident | $5.6M Lotto Win | Synagogue Threat: IL News

Boy killed in crash brought joy to classmates | Unlimited mac & cheese | Arsonist explains reason behind setting fatal fire: Cops

Shooting Threat Prompts School Lockdown | Illinois PatchPM

Slain Loyola student's family speaks out | Firefighter's funeral postponed as wife goes into labor | Man, 79, fatally hit by train

3 Kids, Grandfather Dead After House Fire | Illinois PatchPM

Skull found in field | Couple drew Nazi symbols, smeared feces at Republican building: cops | Child fell from 3rd story

Triple Slaying Arrest As Woman Accused Of Killing Ex, His Parents | Illinois PatchPM

OnlyFans owner dies | Man strangles estranged wife with vacuum cord: cops | Murder charge in firefighter's death

No Kings Protests Planned In Illinois Saturday

Another wave of No Kings protests will take place in cities across the country on Saturday, including in multiple places in Illinois.

3 Slain In Home | 4-Year-Old Killed In Fire | 65-Year Epic Love Story: Illinois Weekend

Plus: Arrest in murder of Loyola student | Boy, 14, killed in crash | Sinking houseboat.

Here Are The Best Places To Live In IL, New Ranking Says

One Illinois city ranked as the No. 1 best place to live in the country. Another came in fifth place.

Student Filmed In Shower | Ambush Slaying | YMCA Closing: Illinois News

Plus: Murder charge in firefighter's death, rare bird saved, "Pampered Chef" mansion price drops by millions, NASCAR nixes July 4 parade.

Google Gemini Face Scans Violate IL Biometrics Law: Class Action

Google has been hit, again, by a class action lawsuit under Illinois' stringent biometrics privacy law.

Cop Fired After Suggesting Local ICE Raids, Tagging Feds On Social Media | IL PatchPM

Special ed assistant charged with grooming, exploitation | Election judge wins doxing lawsuit over fake Trump post | Student walkout

St. Paddy's Pics, Six Flags Anniversary, More: Good News, Illinois

This week, we ring in spring with a selection of our most chipper good news stories from across Illinois.

Man Dies After Falling 35 Feet Into Church Pews | Illinois PatchPM

Woman texts sex pics to child: cops | Services set for fallen firefighter | 2nd teen charged in deadly birthday party shooting

Adorable Baby Doll, Neighborhood Fox And Hawk In Mid-Swoop: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Election Judge Dies At Polling Place | Illinois PatchPM

IL man, 20, missing in Barcelona | Man in custody in connection with Pritzker threats | 4 squad cars hit in 1 day

Firefighter Dies After Falling Through Floor During Blaze | Illinois PatchPM

Congressional candidate accused of inappropriate relationship | Man found dead on train | Fatal shooting discovered after crash

Boy Shot In Head | More Skeletal Remains Found | Tornado Relief: Illinois Weekend

2 killed after car hit while stopped in traffic | Hate crime | Mom, boyfriend plead not guilty in boy's death | Deputy hurt in crash |

Measles Exposure At Walmart | Illinois PatchPM

Roof blown off high school | Pritzker sent voicemail threats | Solar farm catches fire during tornado recovery

Students Hold Leadership Summit; Century-Old Ice Cream Shop Changes It Up: Good News, Illinois

Check out our roundup of the best good news stories in Illinois this week.

Mom Accused Of Abuse, Pouring Soap in Boy's Mouth | Postal Worker Linked To Check Fraud | Computer Tampering

Ex-employee embezzled from senior facility | Detective dragged by suspect | Ravinia lineup announced.

Gunshot Wounds Not Found Til Victim Arrives At Funeral Home | Illinois PatchPM

8 hurt at nuclear plant | 1 shot in road rage incident | "Thank you for finding Dan," daughter says

Eagle In Flight, White Squirrel Visits Beer Garden And Old Glory: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Man Beats Rooster, Faces Charges: Cops | Illinois PatchPM

Masked home intruders feign food delivery, victim escapes | Man dies after being pushed down stairs | Suspect hits cop with car: police

Building Collapses, Trapping Residents | Taser, Gunshot Used To Stop Suspect | Coroner IDs Victim: IL Weekend

South Side Parade survival guide | Sex offender at school | Pedestrian dies in hit-and-run | Cops warn of parking lot thieves

Teen's Accused Stalker Jailed | Firefighter's House Burns | Drug Deals At Care Facility: IL News

Longtime caregiver in need of kidney donor | Tow truck driver accused of stealing crashed cars | Skeletal remains found

Worker Killed After Being Pinned Between Semi, Loading Dock At Electric Vehicle Warehouse | IL PatchPM

Mass layoffs | Undersheriff on leave after restaurant crash | Taxi fare dispute leads to reckless driving charge

75-Year-Old Pilot Killed In Crash | Illinois PatchPM

Truck left dangling from bridge | Child airlifted after fall at climbing gym | McDonald's owner hit with child labor violation lawsuit

‘America’s Favorite Small Town’: 4 IL Communities Vie For Title

Four Illinois towns are among 40 finalists in Parade Magazine’s nationwide contest celebrating the U.S. Semiquincentennial.

Girl Earns School's First State Medal In Wrestling; Students Name Snowplows: Good News, Illinois

This week, we celebrate students throughout Illinois with stories of scholarships, state wins and more.

Escaped Donkey Hit By Train | Illinois PatchPM

Woman's leg amputated after crash outside business | Not guilty plea in pregnant mom's murder | Teen girl's accused stalker jailed

Firefighter Charged With Arson In Massive Wildfire | Illinois PatchPM

Killer stabbed woman 15 times | Man goes missing from O'Hare | Sheriff candidate involved in bar incident

What happened to mammals after dinosaurs became extinct? Find out in this Forest Preserve Q&A

Prepare for Saturday's Mammal Madness with a primer on mammal evolution by famous paleontologist and Illinois native Steve Brusatte.

Double Murder After Jewelry Store Robbery | Deadly Bar Shooting: IL Weekend

Plus: Hotel homicide, pedestrian killed on I-55, apartment building fire, $3 million lottery ticket, officers hurt in squad car crash, more.

Man Beats Mother, Dog | Fake Jewelry Heist | 'SNL' Star Cancels IL Appearance Amid Tragedy: IL News

Troubled officer to be fired | Dog toy theft suspect accused of getting violent | Ex-students sue district | Caddie makes late dad proud

Dog Feces, Bacon Left On Doorstep In Crime Aimed At Cops | Illinois PatchPM

Dem ousted from caucus, committees | Scammers target lost pet owners | Man made teen pose nude, sex trafficked her at hotel

A Survivor's Strength

Double Lung Transplant Recipient Raises Funds While Confronting Cancer

How To Keep Clean On The Go

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