A DNAinfo report locates where Chicago police hand out the most public urination tickets. And the winning puddle spot should be no surprise.
5K Family Run/Walk, held directly on the Midway Airport Airfield, to benefit SCC/Special Olympics Chicago. Registration open now.
JUST GOOD NEWS: 17 Chicago-area stories on Patch to lift your spirits and make you smile.
If you miss a day, you miss a lot, including a feature on the lost-dog brigade and the long wait for corpse flower to bloom.
Ten disturbing facts about the state's heroin crisis.
On Tuesday, August 18th, the Chicago Yacht Club will host more than 60 blind or visually impaired guests!
If you miss a day, you miss a lot, including two families connected by one house, fate and cancer and the ‘ominous’ Patrick Kane case.
Infant sloth will spend much of its lifetime hanging upside from trees.
Quiet Sunday afternoon interrupted by an intense thunderstorm that wreaked havoc on the city's Far North Side.
If you miss a day, you miss a lot, including a nurse raising money for a CuddleCot, arrest made in attack on dog with firecracker.
Illinois Lottery officials urge players to check their Lucky Day Lotto tickets for the July 28 drawing.
Someone dumped a duffel bag holding 13 kittens in 85-degree heat outside of PAWS Chicago.
A retail worker and Nepal native says he will share $200,000 Illinois Lottery prize with his nine siblings.
Recalling the 100th anniversary of the capsizing of the Eastland in the Chicago River on July 24, 1915, that killed 844 people.
ALIVE Rescue is hosting its 5th Annual Ride Alive, a two-person team scavenger hunt on bicycles! This event is sure to be the rescue event o
Lake View residents named to Jewish “36 Under 36” list
If you miss a day, you miss a lot, including an allegedly devastating breast exam and a felony candy burglary.
Saturday, July 18, the Ronald McDonald House near Loyola will commemorate the event with house tours, food, carnival games and live music
Chicago rapper wants to hold benefit “hologram” concert using lyrics glorifying street violence that claimed life of 1-year-old boy.
It's a boy -- and a girl -- for mama Leafa and papa Phoenix at the Lincoln Park Zoo.
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.
The Chicago-area extreme eating champ wowed the "America's Got Talent" judges with his iron stomach. What will he eat next?
And more Chicago-area stories on Patch that will lift your spirits and make you smile.
Chicago's only all vintage market is July 19th with all the vintage you can handle AND Rockabilly and Tiki! 5051 N. Broadway, Uptown 10-5
Chicago Bulls Nazr Mohammed will host ALL IN FOR AUTISM Charity Casino Gala
BalancedBabe.com has announced the return of their annual wellness retreat presented by Jewel Osco, BeHealthful, on September 27.
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.
Warm-weather vagabonds a perennial irritation even without the Dead.
Friends, family—Honor Flight Chicago needs your help connecting them with WWII vets.
The Stanley Cup, rainbow Jesus, the mayor, the Wienermobile, #LoveWins and more at the 2015 Chicago Pride Parade.
The Chicago Yacht Club’s 107th Race to Mackinac
Lose yourself in a treasure trove of books at the Newberry’s 31st Annual Book Fair
Lakeview Pantry needs your help to raise awareness and funds to fight hunger in Lakeview during this month's 30th annual Hunger Walk.
Father’s Day in Chicago with the Vintage Garage June 21st, Uptown, is the Father’s Day edition of the Vintage Garage. If your Dad is cool,
Or are cops, like everyone else, just being more careful?