Dates for Quadrantrid meteor shower peak.
We promise: there's not an ugly holiday sweater in sight.
Visit these hot spots across America next year.
Each Monday, the DuPage Sheriff's Office highlights one criminal being sought for outstanding warrants. This week, it's Shawn Lee.
Check out these culinary-inspired adventures.
Hinsdale Fire Department Capt. Dave DeWolf said it was a Christmas the department "will never forget."
Looking for a new job or just curious what options are available? We have some local job openings to share.
The map below shows the median income in blocks across your neighborhood as reported by the US Census Bureau.
December's most-viewed articles on the Patch Chicago Network.
Here are some interesting and important things to know for the coming week.
Check out a few historical things to see and do in the Chicago area.
Every week Patch profiles a luxury home currently for sale in the community. This week the featured home is located at 125 E. Maple St. in Hinsdale.
Also, four women brawl in St. Charles, woman's collapse in public library attributed to overdose, community rallies after teen's sole caretaker dies.
Area cab company numbers to call after your night out.
As Pope Francis gains admirers, he simultaneously alienates some American Catholics and Catholic allies.
DUI Roundup information was supplied by area police departments during the week prior to Dec. 27, 2013. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Our coalition aims to fix the broken process by putting an amendment on the November 2014 ballot. Our proposed constitutional amendment would take redistricting out of the hands of politicians and give the power back to the people.
Illinois has some of the top universities and colleges in the country. Leaders at these fine institutions must make pretty good money. We wondered how much. You'll find the answers here.
The map below is a snapshot of what section of town has the most carpoolers.
Here's five of our favorite ‘feel good’ stories of 2013.
An odd, quirky crime report from the area.
After reading these stories on Patch, many members of the Patch community were inspired to donate to help others in need.
Roundy's said the pharmacies at the 11 Dominick's locations being converted to Mariano's will remain open in a press release.
A look at weird news in the Chicago area.
Mistletoe is an 8-month-old cat waiting for her forever home.
Mya is a 5-year-old Spaniel mix up for adoption at the Hinsdale Humane Society.
Also in this week's 'Good Reads,' Cabbie's get 'sexy' for a calendar and is it fair to be fired for medical marijuana use?
The Chicago Tribune reports that the new grocery store will open in the next two to three months.
Check out the latest crime stories from the Burr Ridge area.
The cabbies pose against the hoods of their cars, mostly fully dressed, to raise money for a lawsuit against the City of Chicago.
The map below shows percentage of owner-occupied homes valued between $150,000 and $199,999 in your neighborhood, as reported by the US Census Bureau.
An explanation of why I’ve decided to let my daughters ring in the new year.
Which Illinois politician will be arrested next? What will happen with our taxes? Which big corporation will threaten to leave us next? Predictions, anyone?