Here's what to serve gluten-free guests for the holidays.
The map below shows a snapshot of the percentage of people living in poverty and the percentage of homes without plumbing across town.
Whether it’s a side dish that goes awry or a half-thawed turkey, Thanksgiving mishaps happen. Here are some of the funniest and most unusual ones—and how you can avoid a similar fate. Sponsored by Sony.
Grant Achatz will take on steak, Chinese and a look back at one of his own pivotal past menus in 2014.
Also in this week's '3 Things To Do Downtown,' food porn and food art.
Revamp Thanksgiving dinner with appetizers as the main course.
About 200,000 enlisted men and women leave the service every year, and many are eager to buy a home and settle down.
Share your photos with the hashtag #thankfulfor or directly to kathleen@patch.com and we may feature you in a national gallery.
Ask yourself these questions before you hand over the cash.
Make your business dreams a reality with these savvy strategies.
Holidays can be dangerous times for drivers. We've listed the average number of fatal crashes and those with injuries during holidays.
The list below shows locals who are volunteering -- whether nearby or far away. Click an image to learn more about each of them.
You’re officially an adult when you hit these financial milestones.
Some Oak Park restaurants and bars will be open on Thanksgiving day this year, and grocery stores will be open for anything you forget. We also have information on when school gets out, library hours and more.
Live updates on the tornadoes that hit downstate Illinois.
The 3.2 magnitude seismic event in the area Nov. 4 was from an earthquake, not a quarry blast, USGS reports.
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.
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.
Tornado Watch issued for the Chicago area.
We rounded up four of fall's most filling soup recipes.
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.
Patch's comment of the day is from Alana Waters-Piper.
Here's an awesome recipe that'll have everyone coming back for seconds on game day.
The map below shows a snapshot across town of the percentage of people working for the government.
A “You Only Live Once” money philosophy might be common among some young people, but financial experts say this generation's outlook has been greatly shaped by a changing economy.
Check out the list if you’re in need of some inspiration for a special meal.
This week's '3 Things To Do Downtown' includes some winter-themed fun as well as a warm escape if you've already had enough of the cold.
The map below shows a snapshot of the percentage of people across town who spent 35 percent or more of their income on rent.