Patch AM: Laguna Beach and 10 more events, Chicago

Patch AM: Laguna Beach and 10 more events

Make time for Chicago's Best Stand Up on the Lakeview Patch calendar ...

The 50 best Midwestern towns for retirees, according to data

A report from U.S. News and World Report ranked seven Midwestern metropolises—including Decatur, Illinois and Bay City, ...

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce relationship timeline, from concert to wedding

From Arrowhead Stadium to the altar, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's relationship became one of the most talked-about stories ...

Elgin News Digest: Carpentersville Rotary holding Blind Flights event; benefit concert July 12 for Anderson Humane

A benefit concert to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of Anderson Humane in South Elgin will be held from 11 ...

Rep. Danny Davis, Chicago community leaders reflect on America's promise ahead of July 4

Rep. Danny Davis and other Chicago community leaders reflected on America's promise Friday at the Chicago History Museum ...

Best Fireworks Shows on TV: 4th of July 2026

With the majority of the country under a heat wave right now, many Americans are searching for the best fireworks shows on TV for July 4, 2026. Some people don’t want to go outside in this heat, and ...

The Unrivaled excitement is alive for women’s basketball fans, with six new stars and community events

As the 2026 WNBA season trudges on, Unrivaled is sparking anticipation for the third season of the 3x3 league.

Blue Island Parents Stuck With The Tab For Teen Takeover Chaos

In Blue Island, parents are now officially on the hook when teen takeovers get out of hand. The City Council voted on June 23 to approve a parental-responsibility ordinance that lets the city seek ...

LIVE Updates on 4th of July weekend events, fireworks in Chicago area

Aurora is rescheduling its fireworks show at RiverEdge Park and McCullough Park from Friday night to next Friday, July 10.

12 Lesser-Known Restaurants In Crystal Lake, Illinois Worth The Trip This Year

Crystal Lake, Illinois has local restaurants that turn a simple meal into the kind of food stop you will want to tell everyone about.

Wrigleyville bar plans to give fans $100 if Mexico wins World Cup match, with help from Kalshi

A Wrigleyville sports bar is running a promotion on Sunday with prediction marketplace Kalshi that will reward patrons with ...

5 things to know about Ye before his July 4 Alamodome concert in San Antonio

Kanye West, also known as Ye, is no stranger to controversies. Here's five things you should know about the rapper ahead of ...

WWE SmackDown - 7/3/2026: 3 Things We Hated And 3 We Loved

The second-half of last week's double "WWE SmackDown" taping aired on USA. The Independence Eve show had a pretty big main ...

Evacuation orders downgraded in Crawford Oaks Fire near Dallesport, Wash.

Crews from multiple agencies are battling the Crawford Oaks Fire near Dallesport in the Gorge, reported Friday afternoon by ...

Druski-Hosted BET Awards Delivers Biggest Audience Growth in Years Across TV and Social Media

BET says the 2026 BET Awards posted year-over-year growth across television, streaming, social media and live events.

Severe thunderstorm watch for Chicago area overnight; 3 hurt in Evanston when tree falls on car

Another round of severe thunderstorms is rolling through the Chicago area overnight, snarling the start of Fourth of July ...

Police Blotter: Merrimack River too contaminated for July 4th fun, tests show

Portions of the Merrimack River downstream from Haverhill will likely be unsafe to use through the weekend due to dangerous ...

Lela Rochon on the Final Season of ‘The Chi,’ the Beauty of Nostalgia and Pushing for More Women-Led Stories

Hollywood icon Lela Rochon talks the final season of "The Chi," filming in Chicago and the importance of seeing women and people of color on screen.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Wear Christian Dior Haute Couture During Wedding

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially wed, and now details about their custom looks have been shared! Swift, 36, ...

S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Index: Home Price Growth Remains Constrained

The S&P Case-Shiller benchmark 10-City composite, a subset of the 20-city index, aims to measure the change in value of ...

Friday Fourth of July fireworks canceled, rescheduled in Chicago area due to storms

Multiple Fourth of July fireworks displays planned for Friday night in the Chicago area have been canceled or rescheduled ...

Portland teacher laid off amid PPS budget cuts says hardest part leaving her students

Portland Public Schools lays off 87 educators to close a $50M+ deficit. Lincoln High teacher Xochitl Truss learned on the ...

Classic car enthusiasts rev up their engines in Hobart

Many antique car enthusiasts look forward to displaying their hot rods during the summer. The Hobart F IAFF Local 1641 ...

Rep. Danny Davis, Chicago community leaders reflect on America's promise ahead of July 4

Rep. Danny Davis and other Chicago community leaders reflected on America's promise Friday at the Chicago History Museum ...