Follow this simple tip to ensure baking your holiday cake is a no-fuss experience.
Looking for holiday recipes, gift ideas and the best holiday lights? We can help!
Patch.com editors are sharing some of their favorite holiday recipes with readers.
I've shopped at Dominick's four times in the last week, as store-closing deals continue to draw me in.
Here's a look back at some of the top local news of last week.
Experts opine why former NBA Hall of Famer could not get $13 million at last week’s auction.
A look at weird crime in the Chicago area this week.
If your holiday desserts require brown sugar but it's too hard to use, here's a great tip for softening it in only 10 minutes.
Click on the map below to find out the life expectancy for 2010 for men or women.
There are 23 Illinois counties that rank among the highest property taxes nationally. We made a chart of them ranked by the average home price in each county.
Best of the Blogs: This Week's Top Reads.
The following police-related items were pulled from area Patches. An arrest is merely an accusation, not a determination of guilt.
Deputy Chief David Belmonte has been promoted to the police department's top spot.
The recent drops in home values suggest that 2014's numbers might not be as strong as they were this year. Hover over any area of town in the map below to see the percentage of homes whose values diminished.
Here are some easy last-minute gift ideas that will save you time and money.
Supporters are rallying to help Orphans of the Storm after a donation jar was stolen from the animal rescue on Thursday.
Don't have time to holiday shop? Homemade granola is an easy and affordable gift.
Leader of the Chicago Archdiocese reflects on his life and his service to the church.
DUI arrests from Patch articles in the past week.
And take a look at teacher pay in Illinois over the years.
The Tenth Congressional District Democrats are celebrating 10 years of political activism.
American luxury manufacturer opens world’s first full sales, service and super charging center for electric cars in Highland Park. Take a test drive with Patch.
The watch area includes Lake, Lee, DeKalb and Kane Counties.
This Lake Forest hotel has been in operation for more than 100 years.
R-rated film opens wide in theaters Thursday night.
Getting into the holiday spirit? From ice skating to choosing the perfect tree, we have some day trips that will transport you to a winter wonderland or one tank of gas.
The Secret Service is investigating a "massive data breach" at the national retail chain, spanning Black Friday until Dec. 15, according to reports.