wineHOUSE, A NEW BOUTIQUE WINE SHOP LOCATED IN LAKEVIEW, HOSTS GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION FRIDAY, JAN. 23 FROM 6 - 9 P.M.

wineHouse is a boutique “all things wine” shop located in Lakeview East offering interesting wines from around the world.

Thrill-Seeking Goof Dangles from Rooftop of 46-Story Chicago Building

One hung from the ledge as the other took his photo Wednesday.

Innovative First Responders Workshop comes to Chicago

Rescuers Reset covers the physical, emotional and mental effects of stress.

Organ Concert Series: Kevin McKelvie

Come listen to some beautiful music!

Fortnight: A New Play Workshop

A new play workshop to enhance theatre skills!

The Best and Worst States for Teenage Drivers

Now you can relax a bit if your kid is on the road… or if you’re driving around one.

Chunk of Ice Falls From Sky Mysteriously Crashing Through Chicago Man's Ceiling

Megacryometeor lands in Ravenswood Manor barely missing cat tree in man's living room.

Pet Therapy at The Terraces at The Clare

A long-time proponent of pet therapy, Nikki Gamble, life enrichment manager at The Terraces at The Clare has launched a pet therapy program.

Shelter Shiver to raise funds for homeless animals

Take a furr-eezing dip in Lake Mich. to benefit ALIVE Rescue at the 6th Annual Shelter Shiver on Jan.4, at 10 a.m. at North Ave. Beach.

Rain Barrels and Composters Available

Rain Barrels and Composters are a great gift idea for the Gardener

Church-Goers Take to the Streets in Protest Sunday

"Die-in" marches take place on the North, South and West Sides.

$250 Prize - Naked Tree Contest

Let’s get the neighborhood looking festive by decorating them! The Alley Stores invites you to Naked Tree Contest!

The first ever 'Polar Palooza' debuts this weekend at the Loyola Red Line Station

Live music, hot cider, food, crafts and more!

Santa Hustle Chicago 5K to Benefit ACS, Toys for Tots

The 6th annual event is sure to spread holiday cheer all over the city of Chicago-join in on the jolly fun!

Drew Peterson Lawyer Believes Wife-Killer's Murder-For-Hire Rap A 'Setup'

A roundup of recent #PatchChicago stories.

Archbishop Cupich Meets Chicago

Governor-Elect Bruce Rauner was one of hundreds who stopped by and met Archbishop Cupich at Capital For Kids Fundraiser.

In First Parish Visit, Archbishop Blase Cupich Apologizes for Despicable Predator Priest

Parishioners at St. Agatha's parish give Chicago Archdiocese's new leader a standing ovation Sunday.

Jane Byrne Made the Best Scenes in 'The Blues Brothers' Possible

As mayor in 1979, she gave John Belushi the go-ahead to film in the city of Chicago, opening the door to creation of a comedy classic.

Join in the Santa Hustle Chicago 5K at Soldier Field and Ring in the Holiday Season!

This 6th annual event is set for Saturday, December 6th and will wind through the streets and paths near Chicago's beautiful lakefront.

Rain Barrels Now Available Through MWRD

The two barrel per family limit has been removed.

Nuns Die in Horrible Wreck / Quarter Horses Need Saving / Al Capone's House for Sale

The most-read stories of October 2014 on the #PatchChicago network include a hate-crime stabbing, a sperm bank mixup and an idiot's smirk.

Wallenda's Highwire Walk in the Windy City: Everything You Need to Know

Nik Wallenda defies death and common sense as he walks from tower to tower 600 feet above Chicago streets on Sunday. Will you watch?

The 10th annual Lyc?e Fran?ais de Chicago Fall French Market

Join us Nov. 7-9 for the 10th annual Lycée Français de Chicago Fall French Market.

Journalist Who Witnessed Ebola in Liberia Shares His Stigmatizing Experience

From our friends at WBEZ: Black voters and the Illinois governor's race • Chicago aldermen schooled on Ebola • Spooky music.

"Cause An Effect" with University of Chicago Kovler Diabetes Center and Chipotle as they Join Forces In Support of American Diabetes Month

In honor of American Diabetes Month, The University of Chicago Kovler Diabetes Center is teaming up with local Chicago Chipotle restaurants.

Literacy Volunteers of Illinois (LVI) Hosting 11th Annual SCRABBLE for Literacy Challenge

Test your mettle! Whether you're a parlor player or an experienced pro you'll want to SCRABBLE for a cause!

Ebola-Like Symptoms at O'Hare Prompt 2 to be Admitted to Chicago Hospitals for Monitoring

A child who vomited on a plane from Liberia and a man experiencing nausea are at Lurie Children's Hospital and Rush Medical Center.

Northwestern College to Host 10/29 Bone Marrow Donor Drive at Chicago Campus

Northwestern College to host October 29 Bone Marrow Donor Registry Drive at its Chicago-Jefferson Park Campus in the Academic Building at 48

Lakeview East Treasure Island Foods Hosts Halloween Day "Haunted Island" Friday, Oct. 31

The Lakeview East Treasure Island Foods, 3460 N. Broadway St., announces its Halloween themed “Haunted Island” event Halloween Day.

Fundraising Event!

Come out to Luther North College Prep for an exciting event!

Who's All Wet? How Much Rain Fell in the Last 3 Days in the Chicago Area?

Totals measured by the National Weather Service. And what's next for us this weekend?

Chicago Charity Challenge Hosts Midway Point Celebration and FUNdraiser for Employees of the Challenge Teams at Dave & Buster's

Employees of corporate Challengers competed in pool, shuffle board, and ticket mania to raise money for their respective charities.

Terrorism, Ebola and the Unknown Worry Chicago Marathon Security Team

Chicago Police, the city's airports and Chicago Marathon security teams keeping a wary eye as the city prepares for Sunday's race.

Say it Ain't Snow, Chicago

National Weather Service says models predict some snow on Saturday morning. And if it happens in Chicago, that will set a record.

A Heart-Stopping Sex Lawsuit | Tragic Storm | Homecoming Marriage Proposal

September 2014's Most-Viewed Stories also include a mom's living nightmare, a touch-too-much massage and gifts from NASCAR's Richard Petty.

How's the Unemployment Rate in Your City or County?

Cities, counties and metro areas with the highest and lowest unemployment rates in Illinois.

Is This Chicago Museum Truly the Best in the World?

To say this comes as a surprise is a major understatement.

A Wallenda Will Walk the Chicago Skyline on a Tightrope Nov. 2

The event will be broadcast live on the Discovery Channel.

Planning to Have a Baby and Live in Illinois? You Need to See This

Wallet Hub ranked which states are best to raise a child in. How did Illinois compare to the rest of the Midwest?

Pullman Cars Back on the Rails Between Chicago and Wisconsin

For a limited time you can step back in time and experience mid-20th century Pullman railcar travel in a restored Pullman car.