Unfortunately, it's not looking so great.
Financial advice you wish you had in your 20s and 30s.
Higher rate than Gen X and baby boomers when they started in the workforce, study says.
Always talk to people you don't think can help you
Looking for a job? Several national companies have thousands of openings.
Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.
Many Americans celebrating Halloween this year will spend about $75 on decor, treats and costumes.
When it comes to your personal finances, it's best to be proactive rather than reactive.
There's money to be made from the skills you spent all those years honing.
The map below shows a snapshot of how many minutes it generally takes people to get to work.
Burr Ridge resident Nicholas Puccinelli, 20, is charged with aggravated driving under the influence after a two-car crash that left an Orland Park man dead.
Looking for a new job or just curious what options are available? We have some local job openings to share.
But there's concern the governor could disrupt the lobbying as he heads toward another re-election campaign.
The district office of the new House Republican leader is now located in Burr Ridge.
The map below is a snapshot of where mortgage owners are paying the least - and most! - in town.
In an ongoing investigation into the Darien-based Tri-State Fire Protection District, the Better Government Association looks at the "less than thrifty" spending habits of the district, including steak and lobster dinners.
Facebook and Twitter were full of messages for Kelli O'Laughlin, the 14-year-old Lyons Township student who was killed two years ago in her Indian Head Park home.
Patch highlights a few of the notable goings-on this week that have been posted by the community to our events calendar.
Every week Patch profiles a luxury home currently for sale in the community. This week the featured home is located on 11 S. Adams St. in Hinsdale.
An incident earlier this month serves as an example of why unused prescription drugs should be properly disposed of and why witnesses to an overdose should not hesitate to call the authorities.
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
Driving-under-the-influence charges reported in the week prior to Oct. 26 in Patch towns throughout the west suburbs.
Reggie is a 5-year-old domestic short hair up for adoption at the Hinsdale Humane Society.
Also, Elmhurst woman leads cops on chase, no bond for Oak Park man in murder case and Darien woman's daughter goes from Easy-Bake Oven to "Cupcake Wars."
Emily is a 3-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel mix waiting for her forever home.
Comcast will host a job fair for military veterans at its Oak Brook offices on Oct. 28.