Paying off debt became a way of life for Randy Buckman, who learned the hard way that having it all doesn’t necessarily mean your finances are in good shape.
From parking to drinking, Patch has everything you should know about Oaktoberfest 2013.
Also this weekend: Barrie Fest in Oak Park, free movie screening in Oak Park, Concert for Caring at Unity Temple.
Some financial advice never changes — don’t spend more than you make! — and gets passed along from parents to their children.
Fundraiser in its 11th year remembers 9/11 attacks, helps local children.
As fall approaches, tree maintenance becomes more important, and often, more costly.
There are now even more ways to get information regarding the schools of Proviso Township High Schools District 209.
Suburbs are becoming less and less the more affluent enclaves they once claimed to be.
Also this week: a radio host is charged with fraud, a local is a finalist in a country-music contest and a politician's racial remarks make waves.
Library closing while staff installs new shelves and furnishings.
You'd be surprised at things people do in job interviews.
Health department issues recommendations to guard against exposure.
Also in this week's 'good reads,' police save a man's life and customers get lei'd at a new Trader Joes.
Also in this week's boards and blogs: Pleasant Home offers workshops for kids with the day off; Dominican University presents "The Good Lovelies"; Loyola plans 5th annual tennis tournament to support clinical research for kids.
Garfunkle (and his brother Simon) can be yours for free at the Hinsdale Humane Society.
Trooper is a 12-week-old pup with brains and beauty. He's available for adoption at the Hinsdale Humane Society.
Patch recaps top news in Forest Park from the week of Sept. 1-7.
The free two-day event in downtown Oak Park is Friday, Sept. 20 and Saturday, Sept. 21.
Most also believe Syrian government will not be weakened by a U.S. airstrike.
Slain U.S. diplomat and River Forest native Anne Smedinghoff is remembered in a book created by children from throughout the Chicago area and Afghanistan.
Give your grandparents a big hug and kiss for National Grandparents Day this Sunday. U.S. Census Bureau shares stats on how many children live with their grandparents from the 2011 American Community Survey.
This week 3 Things to Do Downtown highlights Lincoln Square's German fest, Wicker Park's Renegade Craft Fair and exercising with the animals at the Lincoln Park Zoo.
Ingrid Schwarz devised a strategy to pay off her mortgage faster than its term. Could you do the same?
Pineapple Dance plans musical and dance-heavy events this weekend.
This month-long event is free and open to the public whenever the mansion grounds are open at 220 N. Euclid Ave., Oak Park.
Judges will rate each pie on taste, appearance, and creativity, and prizes will be awarded for Best Taste, Best Appearance, and Best Overall.
Patch recaps top stories on Forest Park Patch from the month of August.
Haircuts are a rite of passage for many kids, but just how much will that trip to the salon or barber cost you?
If so, people who think as you do may be smaller in number, says AAA.
"Back to School Night" is an annual event that is designed to build relationships between parents and schools and introduce parents to their students’ teachers.
Other happenings this week: BRAVO! performance at Brooks Middle School.
Also this week: an overnight burglary spree, a district is victimized by an 'abducted student' prank and two neighboring businesses' feud boils over.