The map below shows a snapshot of the percentage of people across town who spent 35 percent or more of their income on rent.
It's OK to love lining up at 3 a.m. for deals, but remember, it's not a national requirement.
Try these age-appropriate tips and recipe ideas to get kids involved in the kitchen.
Get a head start on the holiday season with these great gift ideas for every member of the family.
The map below shows a snapshot of the percentage of homes with mortgages across town.
One World Trade Center in New York City officially claims the title Tuesday.
20 percent of U.S. suicides are military veterans. If you know a troubled vet, tell them seeking treatment is a sign of strength. It's chemistry, not character.
Follow these simple tips while you’re young to reap the rewards.
Also, bomb squad sweeps St. Charles East, Glenbard district may require iPads for freshmen, huffing back in vogue in Lemont and football teams still alive.
Adding a protein boost to your diet may keep you healthy this flu season.
The map below shows a snapshot of the percentage of homes whose value increased across town.
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A new study ranks Illinois as the 6th least affordable state for infant care, costing 15% of median income for married couples.
The map below shows a snapshot of the percentage of families living below the poverty line and the percentage of veterans across town.
To buy or not to buy? Ask yourself these questions before you make the leap.
Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) secures funds for installation of 75 additional Divvy stations, expanding the program to Oak Park and Evanston.
In this week's '3 Things To Do Downtown,' we look at the last weekend of the Humanities Fest, an event at the zoo and a gay and lesbian film festival.
Moms, we get it. You keep a hidden stash of chocolate because frankly, you're tired of sharing.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources said Hanson's blasting operations were within state limits at the time of the seismic event Monday afternoon.
This week's 'Dining Destinations' is about Matthias Merges' new restaurant. The former executive chef at Charlie Trotter's opened the eatery the same day his mentor died.
From salads to parfaits, Mason jars are everywhere. Here's how you can pack your favorite desserts into one of these containers.
"Residents deserve some answers" after quarry blast that shook Chicago's western suburbs Monday afternoon. U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski requests investigation into circumstances surrounding the incident.
The map below shows a snapshot of the median household income and the percentage of veterans across town.
Newborn female western lowland gorilla born to Koola, 18, at Brookfield Zoo Nov. 4.
From family vacations to giving up cable television, some people are willing to make small and large sacrifices to get something greater.
The map below shows a snapshot of the percentage of people originally from another state across your town.
Delicious and healthy snacks your kids will love.
U.S. Geological Survey is reporting a quarry blast near Countryside that took place about 12:35 p.m. Monday.
Strange, tragic and inspiring, last month's most-viewed Patch articles throughout the Chicago area.