Scary Yard Search, Weird Al World Tour, More: Good News, Illinois

ILLINOIS — Ah! Sweater weather has arrived, Halloween decorations are popping up, and pumpkin spice frenzy is in full force. What's not to smile about? In this week's Good News, Illinois roundup, we kick off the search for frightening displays for the 2024 Patch Tour O' Scary Yards, we learn about Weird Al's World Tour and we find other reasons to burst into a big ol' grin. Enjoy!

Elk Grove Village Resident Fights MS With Help Of Device

The 54-year-old was diagnosed with the disease in 2018, but has not let the various challenges keep her down.

Weird Al’s 'Bigger And Weirder' 2025 World Tour Will Include Show At Ravinia Festival District 187

The iconic parodist's is set to bring a "super-sized" band for a summertime show in Highland Park as part of his biggest tour in years.

Halloween 2024: Submit Your Haunt For Patch's Tour O' Scary Yards

Patch is compiling its 2024 guide to Chicagoland's Best Halloween Yard Displays. You know what to do: submit your yard haunt today.

Incredible News From Joliet's Inwood Ice Arena

Joliet's Inwood Ice Arena has been open since 1993. This marks the first major renovation to the building since it opened.

Preserve Staff Find Endangered Bee Not Seen In Preserves Since 1983

The rusty-patched bee is endangered because of habitat loss, the use of pesticides, pathogens from non-native bees and climate change.

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