IKEBANA FOR SEASONS

Japanese flower arrangement

Wood Family Foundation To Announce Second Recipient of Kerry and Sarah Wood Family Foundation Scholarship

Retired Chicago Cub Kerry and wife Sarah prepare to send another senior off to college at the “Sky Is The Limit" Breakfast on June 4, 2015

PRIDE LAKEFRONT PARTY & 5K RUN/WALK

Kickoff PRIDE weekend at one of Chicago’s most colorful events in Boystown!

International Floriculture Expo 2015

IFE 2015 will take place alongside United Fresh and FMI Connect creating the floral and fresh food industry’s must-attend event of the year!

Alleged McCormack Child Sex Abuse Victim Settles With Archdiocese of Chicago for $1.25M

Attorney for "John Doe" says his client is one of defrocked priest Daniel McCormack's earliest victims.

WalletHub Ranks the Most Diverse Big Cities in Illinois

How do Illinois' eight most populous cities rank in terms of diversity?

An Update on Patch Site Maintenance

You can continue to enjoy Patch, but article posting will be on hold for a day while we do some maintenance.

Tommy Bahama Outfits Chicago Park District Lifeguards

The clothing company will partner with the district for the second consecutive year.

Bump Club and Beyond Presents Fifth Annual Best of Bump Club and Beyond Event

Attention new parents: enjoy a day downtown learning about the best resources for your baby!

The New Yorker Magazine's Roz Chast to Keynote Chicago Institute for Psychoanalysis Annual Benefit

Award-Winning Cartoonist to Share Empathy & Humor From Her Memoir “Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant?”

RUSH UNIVERSITY WOMAN'S BOARD WELCOMES ANN COMPTON AS KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR 21st ANNUAL SPRING LUNCHEON

Ann Compton, former ABC News White House Correspondent, as the keynote speaker for the 21st Annual Spring Luncheon

Treasure Island Foods Launches Urban Islander Farmers Markets this Spring at Lincoln Park and Lakeview East Locations Starting May 13 and 14

Lincoln Park’s Clybourn Location Will Host its Farmer Markets Wednesdays and the Lakeview East Broadway Location Thursdays, Both from 3 – 8

Chicago Scholars Associates Board holds first annual UnTied Gala

The Board honored Chicago’s “35 Under 35” who are contributing to positive youth development

Spring Festival - "Matsuri" Saturday, May 9, 2015

Hutchinson Courtyard at Reynolds Club, University of Chicago, 5706 South University Avenue (on the corner of 57th and University Avenue)

Chicago Northside Townships Get Early Property Tax Assessment Increases

Money Smart Week Property Tax Information Sessions Offer Self-Help Resource

FREE PROPERTY TAX APPEAL SEMINAR AT CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARIES

MONEY SMART WEEK, APRIL 18-25

Governor Bruce Rauner to Attend Adult Literacy Conference

Literacy Volunteers of Illinois will honor volunteer tutors at an awards presentation at the 24th Annual On the Road to Literacy Conference

The Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence "Unforgotten" Unveiling 4/10 at 10 a.m.

Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence Creates Call to Action to End Gun Violence with Powerful Unforgotten Campaign

NAWBO Hosts Annual Celebration of Achievement Luncheon Gala

The National Association of Women Business Owners will be celebrating forty years as an organization advocating for female entrepreneurs.

Desperately Seeking a Garage-Sale Dress / Super-Hot Sauce Saves Man's Life / Teen-Ager Battled Mystery Ailment: March 2015's Most-Read Stories

An Airline's 'Dead Passenger' Problem • Gray Wolf Finds its Way to Suburban Chicago • Dog Reunites with Family After 5 Years • And More.

'Poor' Nuns Own Millions of Dollars in Land

The west side nuns who lost their heat back in February might not have been 100 percent transparent on the situation.

Reserve your seat at Wish Ball 2015!

This black tie gala will raise money to grant the wishes of Illinois children with life-threatening medical conditions.

The Chicago Scholars Foundation Opens New Community Leadership and Resource Center

Chicago Scholars “Launches, Lifts and Leads” students through its unique 7-Year Leadership Development Program

5th Annual Pastoral Artisan Producer Festival

The 5th Annual Pastoral Artisan Producer Festival will take place on Saturday, April 25th, 2015

Jenny McCarthy's New House / Mall Terror Worries / Drew Peterson and the Hit Man / Little Leaguers Stripped of U.S. Title

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.

The Eastland disaster and 7 other dark moments in Illinois history

Top 8 most notorious, morbid events that happened in Illinois.

Snow Showers Expected Throughout Thursday

Here's a spot check of the measured snowfall overnight. Wind chill at 2 below.

How Many Millionaires Live in Illinois?

If Madigan wants to tax millionaires, he better do it quick.

No Heat Hasn't Turned West Side Nuns Into Sob Sisters

The nuns of Fraternite Notre Dame still continue good deeds despite their church's heating system breaking. Find out how to help them.

Chicago Lands in the Middle of the Pack of Most Active U.S. Cities

The Windy City ranks No. 42 out of 85 cities. In your face Milwaukee (44), Indy (55), Baltimore (69), Miami (72) and Detroit (82)!

Chicago Native Makes Giant Leap to Astronaut Hall of Fame

John Grunsfeld, a Highland Park High School grad, has been on 5 space shuttle missions and done 8 spacewalks.

Pets on a Train: Who's On Board With Bringing Fido on the Metra?

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?

Lockwood Restaurant & Bar Offers a Four-Course Prix Fixe Menu Created with Love February 13 and 14

Lockwood Restaurant & Bar, located within The Palmer House Hilton at 17 E. Monroe, is proud to offer a four-course romantic meal

Lakeview Pantry Finds New Home for the Future

Chicago non-profit buys building on Sheridan Road for permanent home

Fathers Helping Fathers Hosts Event Providing Resources for Dads

The non-profit organization presents first-ever ‘Dad School’ event to provide free legal advice, social and support services for Dads.

Ernie Banks 'Mr. Cub' Dies At 83

Chicago Cubs announce the passing of Cubs great and Hall of Famer Ernie Banks on Friday evening.

Business Models, Inc. 1 Day Masterclass with Marc McLaughlin

On March 26, Business Models Inc., an internationally renown consultancy company, will offer its 2nd 1 day U.S. interactive Masterclass.

Should State Funding for Local Parks be Scrapped?

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?

Who Is This Man Photographing Lingerie-Clad Women on the CTA?

"They’re reading and this half-naked girl is in their face and they’re on the phone like it’s another day," says Jonathan Fin.

The Clare Resident Reaches New Heights

75-year old resident has mastered The Clare's 53 flights of stairs and regained strength and balance lost to advanced Parkinson's disease.