Lake Bluff resident Kayla Ahlstrand is asking for donations to help her cover veterinary school tuition.
Using a credit card can help your family better track monthly expenses. Here's how one couple did it the smart way.
American-made goods can sometimes be 80 percent more expensive than foreign imports.
The family has recently lost two members and their 7-year-old daughter has kidney disease.
An exciting new TV series shooting in Chicago is casting extras for specific roles for shooting in January.
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Looking for light shows that knock your socks off? Here are six suggestions.
Keep the kids amused and make some memories together while waiting for the relatives to arrive.
Find out when Santa will arrive in Northern Illinois, as the North American Aerospace Defense Command tracks Santa Claus around the world on his Christmas journey.
The Tollway oases will provide late-night drivers a free cup of coffee on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
Chicago Bulls and NBA legend’s Highland Park home does not attract anyone willing to pay at least $13 million.
Lake Forest and Lake Bluff businesses are hiring for a wide variety of jobs. Find the latest job postings here.
When the Harlem Globetrotters organization learned about Camille Paddock's anti-bullying crusade via a Patch article, they invited her to join them to encourage kids.
The following information was supplied by the Lake Forest Police Department. Arrests do not indicate a conviction. Email cristel@patch.com with questions about this blotter.
Keep kids busy by using old kitchen spices to make paint.
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Nationally, home values have significantly increased this year, but experts say growth is likely to slow down in 2014. The map below shows a snapshot of the percentage of homes that increased in value across town.
Go Caroling Day is just around the corner on Dec. 20. If you want to bring joy to the neighborhood, here’s how to get ready.
Here are some interesting and important things to know for the coming week.