And meet an Olympic skater in this week's 'Good Reads,'
Here are some interesting and important things to know for the coming week.
The 10 fastest growing jobs in Illinois. Could one be yours?
A toddler in Omaha was taunted into saying a string of swear words.
Nearly 300 restaurants in the city and suburbs, including upscale and trendy favorites, offer a prix fixe menu for two weeks.
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is playing the score to Vertigo while the movie is screened Friday night. Plus other events in our '3 Things To Do Downtown.'
The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill advisory from Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
Meanwhile, a Super PAC gears up to go after ... Bruce Rauner.
Thursday's expected low of -6 is the lowest temperature of the week according to the National Weather Service.
Want a new Chicago brownstone with five bedrooms, 3.5 baths and a gourmet kitchen?
The map below shows a snapshot across town of the changes in median family income between 2000 and 2011.
Warm up your winter with this sweet treat.
Does your child's ZIP code determine the quality of education he or she receives? We took a look at that in the top 10 spending districts in Illinois.
Also, trial for murder of 14-year-old could begin soon, man dies from carbon monoxide poisoning, local band on Letterman.
Numbers showing how the economic situation and the access to education have changed for African Americans.
Never forget a thing with the best mobile apps for your pregnancy.
Most everyone was looking forward to the speed limit increase in Illinois. Check out this map to see all of the Interstates impacted by the increase. Hope this will help your commute!
Give to a worthwhile cause and teach kids an important lesson about community service at the same time.
No campfire necessary.
Chicago chef Grant Achatz is considering banning kids from Alinea after parents brought a crying baby to the restaurant.
Also in this week's 'Good Reads,' firefighters resuscitate a cat and an unusual Frank Lloyd Wright home is for sale.
There's also the Chicago Boat, Sport & RV Show downtown this weekend.
Steve Northrup and his wife will have more income in retirement than during their working years. Here’s how you can do it, too.
And guess which state is dead last in job growth.
Your family will flip for these deliciously crispy bowls.
Check out what’s new in 2014 on the free Patch app for iOS.
Get your house in order before the next big storm hits.
The map below shows a snapshot across town of the change between 2000 and 2011 in the percentage of people whose incomes are $200,000 or more.
Celebrate the new season of 'Downton Abbey' with these classic afternoon tea recipes.