"It's important because Chicago's problems are America's problems," says narrator Mark Konkol.
Gay couples wanting to marry won't have to wait until state law goes into effect in June.
Rep. Scott Drury has proposed legislation that would make posting explicit photos of someone without their consent a felony sex crime.
No more smoking e-cigarettes in restaurants after an ordinance passed by the Chicago City Council.
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.
Sheriff Tom Dart says the monument will help to rectify Homewood Memorial Garden's dark history of "horrific" burial practices.
North Shore Senator expected to return home from hospital Tuesday.
Both the Illinois House and Senate narrowly passed a measure that addresses Illinois' out of control pension problems, spreading out the pain.
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi appointed Schakowsky as vice chair of the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee.
Illinois became the 16th state to pass same-sex marriage on Wednesday.
A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.
The marriage equality bill now just has to be signed by Gov. Pat Quinn.
The Illinois House of Representatives passed same-sex marriage in a 61-54 vote.
The same-sex couple say they were kicked out of a Chicago cab for kissing in the backseat.
But there's concern the governor could disrupt the lobbying as he heads toward another re-election campaign.
Lawmakers return for November veto session at a cost of $43,000 a day. Nothing likely to get done then either.
Check out Tweets, Instagram photos and Facebook posts from the march and rally here.
The event will feature entertainment, a rally and a march.
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.
The major redevelopment project is entering its planned development phase, with organizers inching closer to the master plan.
The Lake View alderman says he expects to see construction permits for the ballpark renovation now that Chicago “rolled out the red carpet.”
More than 90 percent of homeowners in the U.S. will see higher heating expenses this year.
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.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has removed the unincorporated Lake County land from its proposal, an official told Patch.
Layoffs and fee hikes possible, too. What would you cut out of the city budget?
The Chicago representative welcomed nearly 100 area veterans to the World War II memorial with Honor Flight Chicago.
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.
How are you faring during the current government shutdown? Find out what it means for citizens.
On the other hand, Congress is thought of more highly than the Kardashians.
The Lake View representative is hosting information sessions for residents who want help signing up for the new health insurance exchanges.
Mark Thomas says he will be running for alderman in 2015, saying it’s time for a change in Lake View.
See how Illinois stacks up against its neighbors and the national average.
Convicted tax cheat William Beavers also must pay $10,000 fine and restitution.
Less than three months have passed since Divvy’s installation, and Chicago officials say they’ve hit a big milestone.
Bill Daley has dropped out of the Illinois governor's race.
The Boystown development will keep its historic façade, with Chicago officials approving the building’s landmark status.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel introduced the property tax incentive that would reduce taxes by more than $8 million over 12 years.