Also this week: Fermilab deals with the government shutdown, a local student is found dead at her college and an abortion protest display is controversial.
You'll be able to use the old magnetic-stripe cards until CTA gets the Ventra cards sorted out.
Also in this week's 'Good Reads,' a parody of 'What Does the Fox Say?' and an inspiring high school chorus.
Newscruncher is an ongoing series that breaks down the characteristics of your town. The map below shows the percentage of the civilian population 18 years and older who are veterans of the U.S. Military by Census tract across your neighborhood.
Patch recaps top news in Oak Park and River Forest from the week of Oct. 6-12.
Newscruncher is an ongoing series that breaks down the characteristics of your town. The map below is a snapshot of what section of town has the most carpoolers.
No Fishing (Yet!): Forest Preserve is restocking fishing spots in preparation for rainbow trout season.
Concordia University Chicago will celebrate its 100-year anniversary with a Community Celebration Saturday, Oct. 12, on the Pillars Lawn of its River Forest campus.
This week's '3 Things to Do Downtown' includes tips for Sunday's marathon viewing, a visit from the Stanley Cup and stand-up by the Daily Show's John Oliver.
The map below a snapshot of where the "creative class" in town works across your neighborhood, as reported by the 2011 American Community Survey.
Will you DIY or hit the stores?
In this week's Dining Destination: the popular farm-to-table restaurant that grows its own food on site has added a glass and steel enclosure to keep diners warm as the weather cools.
The map below shows the number of divorced women across your neighborhood as reported by the 2011 American Community Survey.
Maximize your home’s value with a modest investment.
Meteor shower to peak just after sunset Oct. 7, 8, EarthSky.org reports.
Are you ready for a scare? With Halloween fast-approaching, find out what the Chicagoland has to offer for haunted houses by scrolling over the markers on our interactive map.
Keeping your driveway sealed is a smart investment that won’t require a second mortgage.
The map below shows which areas have the most people working from home.
From the uplifting and quirky to the tragic and sad, the most-viewed articles throughout the Chicago-Area Patch Network.
Things to know about in Oak Park and River Forest this week
Also this week: a teen sentenced in a 2011 rape case, a school is evacuated for its second bomb threat in a week and a local toy magnate pleads guilty to tax evasion.
There are 24 sex offenders listed as living in the River Forest, Forest Park and Oak Park.
Also in this week's "Good Reads," thrifting tips, a Katy Perry contest and a potentially offensive burger.
Not all pumpkins are made equal. Here's how to determine which varieties to use for different purposes.
Are you a new mom with an old Nirvana t-shirt? The map below shows where you can find other new moms of your generation.
Top September stories, including an interactive map of summer robberies, Cecily Strong joining "Weekend Update," priest found not guilty of sex abuse and the CTA Blue Line crash.
Seventy-five animals arriving at the shelter this weekend need a home. The shelter is uninhabitable after a runaway bus plowed into it Wednesday.
Farmers' markets showcase a variety of fresh products for great value. Here's some helpful advice for finding the best these markets have to offer.