Grayslake Patch

01/02/2026

Massive retail heist: $2 million in stolen merchandise from retailers including Amazon, Nike, Dyson, Ninja/Shark, Victoria's Secret and more were found in a suburban warehouse. Full story at the link in the comments.

01/02/2026

Illinois schools got high marks in quite a few national and global roundups in 2025. See if your school made the lists.

01/02/2026

These animal-inspired stories warmed our hearts throughout 2025 at Illinois Patch.

01/02/2026

Food critics and restaurant goers loved the Land of Lincoln this year, with local businesses named to various lists.

01/02/2026

A cat named Delilah is now missing, after a suburban family says PetSmart gave her to the wrong people. Full story at the link in the comments.

01/02/2026

A suburban cop is charged with misconduct and forgery, accused of using a stolen counterfeit bill to purchase lottery tickets. Full story at the link in the comments.

01/01/2026

A man is now charged with murder after police say he lied about shooting a would-be home intruder with his own gun, and that the break-in never happened. Full story at the link in the comments.

01/01/2026

A sensual dance, drunken tacos and an armadillo alert made up some of Patch's weirdest stories from the year.

01/01/2026

A look back at those we lost in 2025.

We look back at the lives of people we lost who left their mark on Chicagoland and the state.

01/01/2026

Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

01/01/2026

One person was dead and another hurt after a holiday weekend mobile home fire. Full story at the link in the comments.

01/01/2026

The 71-year-old was also charged with open transportation of alcohol, according to police.