Evergreen Park Patch

31/12/2025

After losing a court ruling on deploying the National Guard in Illinois, Trump said in a social media post Wednesday that he’s removing the Guard troops for now. “We will come back, perhaps in a much different and stronger form, when crime begins to soar again - Only a question of time!” he wrote.

"We will come back, perhaps in a much different and stronger form, when crime begins to soar again," he wrote.

31/12/2025

Police say a 21-year-old man fatally shot his mother and her boyfriend as his 4-year-old daughter watched. Full story at the link in the comments.

31/12/2025

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

31/12/2025

Their crimes include murder, sexual abuse, fraud and drug trafficking, the feds say.

31/12/2025

This year marks the 33rd year that Goose Island has released Bourbon County Stout, which features variations of a beer that is aged in bourbon barrels for anywhere between eight and 16 months.

The 2025 Bourbon County Stout lineup from Goose Island features chocolate and other spices to make five variants of the classic beer.

31/12/2025

Here are some of the Illinois restaurants that shut their doors permanently during 2025.

Several Illinois eateries shut their doors in 2025 in Joliet, Romeoville, Elmhurst and elsewhere. We remember them in this roundup.

31/12/2025

First grade students at all four Evergreen Park elementary schools had a special visit from seniors at Evergreen Park Community High School.

31/12/2025

From political turmoil over immigration enforcement and the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, to a new law legalizing medical aid in dying, it's been a tumultuous year in Illinois.

A look back at the events, controversies and people that defined 2025 in Illinois.

31/12/2025

Haunting bodycam footage shows Dan Davis at the scene of a crash before he disappeared. He's now been missing over a month. Full story at the link in the comments.

31/12/2025

Businesses in Illinois experienced another challenging year, with chain closures spiking and continuing into 2026 statewide.

31/12/2025

“We believe whatever happened to him before the crash was well-masked, either on purpose or with adrenaline from the crash,” daughter says.

"We believe whatever happened to him before the crash was well-masked, either on purpose or with adrenaline from the crash," daughter says.

31/12/2025

Police are asking for tips to help solve a triple shooting they say evolved from an argument during a basketball tournament. Full story at the link in the comments.