Board President Claudia Manley called the flat levy a "win-win scenario" that will benefit both students and taxpayers.
Holidays can be dangerous times for drivers. We've listed the average number of fatal crashes and those with injuries during holidays.
A new survey from Kaplan/LinkedIn reinforces need to keep skills fresh.
Long-term unemployment has surged 213 percent since 2007.
The list below shows locals who are volunteering -- whether nearby or far away. Click an image to learn more about each of them.
Increasing your spending when you get a bigger paycheck isn't a recipe for financial success.
Find out the savings habits of people who retire with a comfortable nest egg.
You’re officially an adult when you hit these financial milestones.
Thanksgiving? Christmas? Labor Day? Holidays can be dangerous times for drivers. Which holidays are associated with the most traffic fatalities?
Live updates on the tornadoes that hit downstate Illinois.
Looking for a new job or just curious what options are available? We have some local job openings to share.
Yia Yia's Pancake House and Restaurant is expected to open in Grant Square in early 2014, according to owner Theo Maglaris.
The 3.2 magnitude seismic event in the area Nov. 4 was from an earthquake, not a quarry blast, USGS reports.
Share your photos with the hashtag #thankfulfor or directly to kathleen@patch.com and we may feature you in a national gallery.
What's the best side dish for a Thanksgiving turkey—stuffing or dressing? No matter which side you’re on, plan ahead for the holiday season with these delicious recipes the whole family will love. Sponsored by Sony.
Each Monday, the DuPage Sheriff's Office highlights one criminal being sought for outstanding warrants. This week, it's John Castellanos.
The father of Kelli O'Laughlin spoke Saturday morning live from the event at Lyons Township's south campus in Western Springs.
Every week Patch profiles a luxury home currently for sale in the community. This week the featured home is located on 106 E. 8th St. in Hinsdale.
Also, petition calls for no more delays in O'Laughlin murder trial, norovirus sweeps through middle school sickening hundreds and woman accosted on Prairie Path.
Tornadoes spotted near Frankfort, Tinley Park. Take cover now.
Tornado Watch issued for the Chicago area.
We rounded up four of fall's most filling soup recipes.
DUI Roundup: Driving-under-the-influence charges reported during the week prior to Nov. 16 in Patch towns throughout the west suburbs.
Spice up your turkey day with these five Creole-inspired ideas.
Roughly 11 percent of the total population has a graduate or professional degree. The map below shows a snapshot across town of the percentage of people, 25 years and over, with those degrees.
Try these tips to wow guests without breaking the bank.
The number of grandchildren living with their grandparents spiked during the Great Recession. The map below shows a estimate across town of the number of grandparents living with their grandchildren under 18 years old.
Here are the best digital tools for organizing your family's schedule.