Grayslake Patch

12/25/2025

Welcome home, Mason! A suburban military man's homecoming brought some holiday magic to his family. Full story at the link in the comments.
(📷: Courtesy of Mason Fowler)

12/25/2025

Our favorite good news stories from throughout Illinois in 2025 are a true testament to the difference human connection can make.
Full list at the link in the comments. 📷: Sandra Steinbrecher

12/25/2025

The Waukegan man was arrested in Beach Park, according to police.

12/25/2025

With the final days of 2025 upon us, we're looking back at some of the amazing photos readers sent us over the last calendar year. No matter the season, Patch readers came through with eye-catching photographs of animals, landscapes, people and more, that truly tell the story of the state.

Patch looks back at some of the best reader photo submissions from the past year.

12/25/2025

Spread the word: Police say a missing suburban woman was last seen by her family in August. Full story at the link in the comments.

12/25/2025

A new flu strain with climbing cases across the county is garnering the attention of health experts nationwide, with cases in Illinois spiking this month.

Illinois emergency rooms typically see an increase in COVID-19, influenza and RSV rates during the holidays.

12/24/2025

Chicago-area residents can keep an eye on Santa's travels overnight: See how at the link in the comments.

12/24/2025

Want your photo featured on Patch? Send pictures for our weekly photo roundup to Eric DeGrechie at [email protected]. Make sure the photo you send is one you have taken personally, and allow Patch to use on all platforms. Include your name for credit and a brief description of the photo, including where it was taken. (This photo courtesy of Roy Wick)

12/24/2025

Graduation party sexual assault: After a six-month investigation, three 18-year-olds are charged in connection with an attack on a classmate that police said happened at a high school graduation party. Full story at the link in the comments.

12/24/2025

A mother has been charged after a 2-year-old boy was found running through a parking lot in a diaper, police said. Full story at the link in the comments.