'Chicagoland' Airs Tonight on CNN

"It's important because Chicago's problems are America's problems," says narrator Mark Konkol.

Same Sex Couples Can Marry Now in Cook County

Gay couples wanting to marry won't have to wait until state law goes into effect in June.

Spurned Lovers, Take Note: IL May Ban Revenge Porn

Rep. Scott Drury has proposed legislation that would make posting explicit photos of someone without their consent a felony sex crime.

Indoor E-Cigarette Smoking Now Banned in Chicago

No more smoking e-cigarettes in restaurants after an ordinance passed by the Chicago City Council.

USPS Says Mail Went Out Normally This Week; Patch Readers Say No Way

After not receiving mail Monday or Tuesday, I checked with Patch readers who resoundingly reported the same problem. Yet the USPS spokesman said all carriers had been out all week.

Cook County Dedicates Memorial to Forgotten Poor

Sheriff Tom Dart says the monument will help to rectify Homewood Memorial Garden's dark history of "horrific" burial practices.

Kirk Recovers From Gall Bladder Surgery

North Shore Senator expected to return home from hospital Tuesday.

Illinois Passes Historic Pension Reform

Both the Illinois House and Senate narrowly passed a measure that addresses Illinois' out of control pension problems, spreading out the pain.

Schakowsky Named to Leadership of Top House Democratic Committee

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi appointed Schakowsky as vice chair of the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee.

Same-Sex Marriage Signed Into Law

Illinois became the 16th state to pass same-sex marriage on Wednesday.

What Child Care Costs Mean for You and Your Family

Three Ways the Shutdown Hurt the Economy

A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.

Illinois Senate Passes Same-Sex Marriage

The marriage equality bill now just has to be signed by Gov. Pat Quinn.

Illinois House Passes Same-Sex Marriage

The Illinois House of Representatives passed same-sex marriage in a 61-54 vote.

FAA Allows Most Electronic Devices Throughout Flights

Gay Couple Kicked Out of Chicago Cab File Complaint

The same-sex couple say they were kicked out of a Chicago cab for kissing in the backseat.

Gun Lobbyists Talking to Chicago's Mayor About Prison Time and Gun Possession

But there's concern the governor could disrupt the lobbying as he heads toward another re-election campaign.

Money-For-Nothing: Illinois Legislature Adjourns With Work Undone

Lawmakers return for November veto session at a cost of $43,000 a day. Nothing likely to get done then either.

Illinois Rallies for Marriage Equality

Check out Tweets, Instagram photos and Facebook posts from the march and rally here.

Marriage Equality Supporters to March in Springfield Tomorrow

The event will feature entertainment, a rally and a march.

Is Illinois Business Friendly? Maybe, Legislators Say

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky and several state legislators from the city and suburbs talked about the business climate, pension reform and the Affordable Care Act.

Cappleman to Marry Longtime Partner in Washington

Lathrop Homes Moves Forward to Finalize Master Plan

The major redevelopment project is entering its planned development phase, with organizers inching closer to the master plan.

Tunney Puts Pressure on Cubs Wrigley Rehab: 'They're a Needy Group'

The Lake View alderman says he expects to see construction permits for the ballpark renovation now that Chicago “rolled out the red carpet.”

Heating Your Home to Cost More This Winter

More than 90 percent of homeowners in the U.S. will see higher heating expenses this year.

Tunney's In: 'I Expect to Run, and I Expect to Win'

The Lake View alderman says he plans to run for alderman of the 44th ward in 2015, facing off against Mark Thomas who recently announced his candidacy.

Didier Farms Dropped from Flood Relief Plan

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has removed the unincorporated Lake County land from its proposal, an official told Patch.

Hiring Freeze in the City of Chicago Likely

Layoffs and fee hikes possible, too. What would you cut out of the city budget?

Quigley Welcomes Honor Flight Chicago to World War II Memorial

The Chicago representative welcomed nearly 100 area veterans to the World War II memorial with Honor Flight Chicago.

Red Light Cameras to be Removed in Boystown, Emanuel Says

Chicago plans to remove red light cameras from 18 intersections because they had a crash rate of less than one percent, including one in Lake View.

Government Shutdown: What's Still Open, What's Closed

How are you faring during the current government shutdown? Find out what it means for citizens.

Head Lice and Cockroaches Are More Popular Than Congress

On the other hand, Congress is thought of more highly than the Kardashians.

Feigenholtz Offering Health Insurance Help in Lake View

The Lake View representative is hosting information sessions for residents who want help signing up for the new health insurance exchanges.

Taboo Tabou Owner Announces Run Against Tunney for Alderman

Mark Thomas says he will be running for alderman in 2015, saying it’s time for a change in Lake View.

What Will You Pay for Obamacare in Illinois?

See how Illinois stacks up against its neighbors and the national average.

Ex-County Commissioner Sentenced to 6 Months in Prison

Convicted tax cheat William Beavers also must pay $10,000 fine and restitution.

Divvy Riders Pedal 1 Million Miles, Chicago Reports

Less than three months have passed since Divvy’s installation, and Chicago officials say they’ve hit a big milestone.

Bill Daley Drops Out of Illinois Governor's Race

Bill Daley has dropped out of the Illinois governor's race.

Landmark Status Granted to Police Station Turned LGBT Senior Home

The Boystown development will keep its historic façade, with Chicago officials approving the building’s landmark status.

Wrigley Renovation May be Supported by Million-Dollar Tax Incentive

Mayor Rahm Emanuel introduced the property tax incentive that would reduce taxes by more than $8 million over 12 years.