From a two-story outhouse to a fountain of poop, here are some of the strangest landmarks and objects in Illinois.
As kids go back to school, something worse than homework and detention awaits many of them.
Plus, the top 10 counties in Illinois with the highest and lowest median property taxes.
"We have a feeling lawmakers will have plenty more, better battles to fight with Rauner in the not-so-distant future."
Senate Bill 1229 now goes to the House where it will need 71 votes for an override.
Dreading that excess fat around your body? Try incorporating these nutrition tips into your daily diet to burn fat and stay lean.
Delicious homemade foods and shiny collectible cars will be served up at Marklund’s 5th annual Pancake Breakfast Saturday, Sept. 12.
A total of 73 Illinois cities were ranked by Niche as the best places to start a family.
State Sen. Matt Murphy, R-Palatine, says the bill is ‘another attempt by Chicago politicians to pick the pockets of suburbanites.’
Lower possession threshold, higher fines part of amendatory veto of Illinois marijuana bill.
Enjoy Harry Chapin music under the stars and support Loaves & Fishes Community Services to help end hunger Saturday, September 19!
See their positions, crimes and prison sentences.
If you miss a day, you miss a lot, including a feature on the lost-dog brigade and the long wait for corpse flower to bloom.
Ten disturbing facts about the state's heroin crisis.
Here’s what the legislation does and doesn't do.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced hiker, there’s something for everyone in this list.
Free walk in pregnancy counseling now available in six DuPage locations
By the numbers: The changing face of Illinois’ minority populations.
Here's what Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan had to say about Gov. Bruce Rauner in a recent interview.
Book Signing by Local Author Katherine Brankin
Why do unconstitutional bills continue to pass in the Illinois Legislature?
New Wave Lacrosse tryouts are just a little over a month away. The coaches are getting ready for evaluation and are seriously thinking about
Gallery Theater of West Chicago releases details about its first show for the 2015-16 season.
Brush up on your Windy City trivia with these 100 Chicago fun facts.
The Batavia Bandits travel baseball organization has a few roster openings.
The Albright Theatre in Batavia will host auditions for "The Butler Did It" 8/30 & 31 at 7:30 PM.
The sugars hidden in your everyday diet are hurting you and your family's health. Learn how to fight back against high added sugar intake.
Local, family owned company sponsors reading room in newest Ronald McDonald House near Central DuPage Hospital
A list of the top 10 Illinois campaign committees that have received the most political donations since Jan. 1, 1994.
If you miss a day, you miss a lot, including two families connected by one house, fate and cancer and the ‘ominous’ Patrick Kane case.
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And many more where those came from on the Patch Jobs Board.
JUST GOOD NEWS: 17 Chicago-area stories on Patch to lift your spirits and make you smile.
Here are the top 50 safest cities in Illinois, according to ValuePenguin.
Want to make a party out of the Perseids? Consider the Adler Planetarium's Perseid Meteor Shower Star Party on Aug. 12 in Wheaton.
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Here are eight people and legislative actions that have led to the state’s current pension disaster.
If you're commuting from the suburbs, you probably know which list you made.
These are the nation’s 10 most dangerous jobs in 2015, according to CareerCast.
Local part-time position open with University of Illinois Extension