The following police-related items were pulled from area Patches. An arrest is merely an accusation, not a determination of guilt.
Best of the Blogs: Some of this week's Top Reads.
A look at weird news in the Chicago area.
DUI arrests as reported on Patch sites in the past week.
A 25-year-old man from Palos Park was killed in a demolition accident at Hawthorn Mall.
Also in this week's 'Good Reads,' Cabbie's get 'sexy' for a calendar and is it fair to be fired for medical marijuana use?
The cabbies pose against the hoods of their cars, mostly fully dressed, to raise money for a lawsuit against the City of Chicago.
The map below shows percentage of owner-occupied homes valued between $150,000 and $199,999 in your neighborhood, as reported by the US Census Bureau.
A summertime service is planned for Mary Tuckey Requa, who was a musician, website designer and radio show host.
New state laws on pet stores, Facebook, child visitation, wine and unpaid tolls take effect Jan. 1, 2014.
An explanation of why I’ve decided to let my daughters ring in the new year.
Which Illinois politician will be arrested next? What will happen with our taxes? Which big corporation will threaten to leave us next? Predictions, anyone?
Former In the Raw space leased. Name of new tenant will be revealed soon.
Counselors will be available to students Friday at the high school.
Also 'The Wolf of Wall Street' and 'Inside Llewyn Davis.'
Here are some interesting and important things to know for the coming week.
Here are some interesting tidbits about the upcoming holiday.
These promises are easy to keep—and a boon for your bank account.
Think you need a ton of money to have a ton of fun? Think again and take a look at some of our area day trips.
Chris Nelson seeks financial support for a university service project in California.
Looking Like 2014 Will Be An Interesting Real Estate Market For Buyers & Sellers
The event includes rides, games and holiday vendors.
An adaptation of David Sedaris' hilarious account of working as a Macy's elf runs through Sunday. You can also head to the Lincoln Park Zoo to learn about how animals deal with frigid weather.
A Chicago blogger has put together a useful and fascinating interactive map for tracking average teacher pay by state since 1970. You can even adjust the figures for inflation. Highly recommended.