If you miss a day, you miss a lot, including the Rancics move home to Chicago, police shooting in River Forest, cursing Minions and more.
And more Chicago-area stories on Patch that will lift your spirits and make you smile.
Food, family fun and entertainment in the second year of this new festival in Mokena.
Historical Society's 100th anniversary dinner will feature Uncle Sam uniform and other items from Wheaton Center for History
If you miss a day, you miss a lot. Let’s catch up on some of the most-viewed posts across the Patch Chicago network this week.
Friends, family—Honor Flight Chicago needs your help connecting them with WWII vets.
Lose yourself in a treasure trove of books at the Newberry’s 31st Annual Book Fair
How do Illinois' eight most populous cities rank in terms of diversity?
You can continue to enjoy Patch, but article posting will be on hold for a day while we do some maintenance.
A week of fun planned for Aperion Care Forest Park to celebrate National Nursing Home Week.
Literacy Volunteers of Illinois will honor volunteer tutors at an awards presentation at the 24th Annual On the Road to Literacy Conference
An Airline's 'Dead Passenger' Problem • Gray Wolf Finds its Way to Suburban Chicago • Dog Reunites with Family After 5 Years • And More.
The west side nuns who lost their heat back in February might not have been 100 percent transparent on the situation.
2015 brings a new focus including emotional wellness, financial stability, and children’s workshops
One week left to register for the 7th Annual Teen Summit; let your voice be heard!
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Illinois Chapter names new president
And an adorable pug runs through a snow maze in a very, very cold and snowy February. These were the most-read stories of February 2015.
Top 8 most notorious, morbid events that happened in Illinois.
If Madigan wants to tax millionaires, he better do it quick.
The nuns of Fraternite Notre Dame still continue good deeds despite their church's heating system breaking. Find out how to help them.
The Windy City ranks No. 42 out of 85 cities. In your face Milwaukee (44), Indy (55), Baltimore (69), Miami (72) and Detroit (82)!
John Grunsfeld, a Highland Park High School grad, has been on 5 space shuttle missions and done 8 spacewalks.
The Metra board nixed Friday a 3-month trial letting passengers ride with small pets in order to research the idea. What do you think?
West Suburban PADS Nominating and Governance Committee is seeking candidates for the Board of Directors to serve for the 2015-2017 term.
Last week Bruce Rauner ordered a review of all spending authorized by Quinn during his last weeks in office. Is your local park on the list?
Now you can relax a bit if your kid is on the road… or if you’re driving around one.
A list of the top trending search terms in both Illinois and Chicago.
Some of these names will leave you scratching your head.
In one town, it’s illegal for boys to chuck snowballs at trees, but legal for girls… you definitely didn’t know that.
Rain Barrels and Composters are a great gift idea for the Gardener
These might be some of the best places to live in the state, if you can afford what it will cost you.
Winners of the “Enjoy Illinois: Delicious Destinations” award.
24/7 Wall St. released its annual survey of the best- and worst-run states in the nation. Are you surprised by Illinois’ new rank?
Will this year’s winter bring enough snow to top these records?
Aperion Care Forest Park is hosting its annual holiday community breakfast with Santa. So, come and take holiday pictures St. Nick.
Letters to Santa Event and Memorial Service Open To Public On December 6