Marilynn Lopez-Vega of Elgin plans to use some of her winnings to buy toys for children in need.
Crystal Lake dance school has seen generations of dancers.
Customers can create their own stir-fry at the new restaurant at the Algonquin Commons.
Prep for the madness with help from Patch. We've got information on promotions at local malls, deals at Big Box retailers and helpful advice for navigating the shopping madness.
Malls across the region are offering steep price drops, giveaways and special promotions to those willing to fight the crowds the day after Thanksgiving.
AOL Chairman and CEO Tim Armstrong gives advice to small business owners via Patch Partners.
The final movie in the Twilight saga opens in theaters Friday, Nov. 16.
Salon owner Janet Rabig is looking to bring in donations for the Algonquin/Lake in the Hills Interfaith Food Pantry.
The restaurant is located at 1740 S. Randall Road in Algonquin.
Find out what has just opened or will be opening soon in our community.
Wicked Chocolates opened in September at 2140 Lake Cook Road in Algonquin.
Visit your local Chipotle’s in costume from 4 p.m. to close on Halloween and get a burrito, bowl, salad or order of tacos for $2. Proceeds go to the Chipotle Cultivate Foundation.
Hackers stole credit card data from 63 stores around the country by hacking into PIN pads. The Crystal Lake Barnes & Noble was among the stores with breached data.
Criminologists, agents already looking at how Radcliffe Haughton fits into a pattern of rising workplace violence – and an eerily similar case last week in Florida.
Growing Cents of Style and Play On Sports Gear will combine forces and hold their consignment sales simultaneously this season.
Goddard Schools, throughout the country, including the school in Lake in the Hills, took part in Simon Says at the same time on Friday with the hopes of breaking the Guinness Book of World Record.
If you have it, bring it back to a Trader Joe's store for a refund.
Check out our weekly Frugal Family column.
Some walked away with new computers while others were satisfied with simply stocking up on groceries.
Check out our weekly photo gallery of homes that are on the market in the community.