The Most Popular Destinations for Retirees of Illinois' 5 Pension Systems

You might be surprised, not all head for sunshine and palm trees.

Chicago Cookie Factory Likely to See Hundreds of Job Losses

Maker of Oreos and Chips Ahoy could eliminate 300 to 600 jobs at Kedzie Avenue bakery, the largest Mondelez International plant in the U.S.

The 3rd Annual PIVOT ARTS FESTIVAL

May 28 - June 15 Throughout Edgewater & Uptown

Barrel of Monkeys Presents Annual CELEBRATION OF AUTHORS - Free!

Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at The Logan Center

How to Keep the Wasps Away from Your House

Learn how to get rid of nest-building nasties.

WalletHub Ranks the Most Diverse Big Cities in Illinois

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

Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park Announces Hit Jazz Series in Partnership with SmoothChicago

- SEVERAL SMOOTH JAZZ AND FUNK ACTS TEMPORARILY TRANSFORM THE LUXURY HOTEL’S SHOWROOM INTO CHICAGO’S HOME FOR LIVE JAZZ. -

Homan Square Detainee Alleges Sexual Torment at the Hands of Chicago Cops

Angel Perez, in a video interview with the Guardian, claims the abuse brought him to tears and compelled him to work for the cops.

Suburban County Ranks No. 1 in Nation for Highest Income Potential

Study finds a child’s economic prospects can be predicted based on where he or she grows up.

Meditation and Play - Free Event

Meditation Class for Parents and Children. When - Saturday, May 16th @11am. Where - Edgewater Branch, Chicago Public Library

Young Woman on 'Dream' Cruise Left Her Newborn There to Die

The northwest Indiana woman pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter on Wednesday. She faces up to eight years in prison.

FBI Increases Reward for Serial 'Bandage Bandit' Bank Robbery Suspect

"Bandage Bandit" believed to have robbed five North Side banks, FBI says.

Chicago Could Get First Taco Bell to Serve Alcohol

Is that even a good idea?

Report: Illinois is Hiding Billions More in Retirement Debt

A new analysis by Truth in Accounting uncovers the amount of hidden debt that goes unreported by the state.

Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts presents EcoArt

Student art show features examples of using the arts to creatively reduce, reuse and recycle

Northside College Prep Ranked Among Nation's Top 20 Best High Schools

Walter Payton, Jones, Whitney Young, Lane Tech and Lincoln Park also ranked best in state by U.S. News and World Report.

U.S. News & World Report Names the 10 Best High Schools in Illinois

The 10 best Illinois high schools in 2015, according to a new U.S. News & World Report ranking.

Chicago Tap Theatre Presents the World Premiere of CIRCO TAP, One Night Only, at the Athenaeum Theatre June 27 at 8 p.m.

Chicago Tap Theatre (CTT) is proud to present the world premiere production of Circo Tap.

Lockwood Restaurant & Bar's Executive Chef Mat Wiltzius Announces His Spring Menu

Lockwood Restaurant & Bar, located within The Palmer House Hilton at 17 E. Monroe, announces its spring menu

Chicago Expected To Be Named Future Home of Barack Obama Presidential Center

Barack Obama Foundation will officially announce host city at 5 a.m. Tuesday. University of Chicago said to be academic partner.

Did You Know These 16 Products are Made in Illinois?

A list of cool things manufactured in the Prairie State.

Strangeloop Theatre presents an original adaptation of 'The Odyssey'

A free staged reading, including examples of our movement-based adaptation, is set for Monday, May 18.

FAIRMONT CHICAGO, MILLENNIUM PARK ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF THE "CHEF IN THE PARK" EXPERIENCE THIS SUMMER

-ENJOY A LAVISH PICNIC PREPARED BY A PERSONAL CHEF DURING A CONCERT IN DOWNTOWN GEM MILLENNIUM PARK-

Cops Search for Suspect in Attempted CTA Red Line Sex Assault

Man forced himself on woman when they were alone on moving rail car, police say.

Wow! House: 4-Bedroom Brick Home With 3 Fireplaces Runs for $1.125M

The 2,180-square-foot house also has granite kitchen counters and a laundry area with chalkboard walls.

Big G's Pizza Dishing Out $1 Slices for 3rd Birthday on Friday, May 8

Big G's, home of "The Best Mac and Cheese Pizza in the City," celebrates their 3rd birthday May 8 by serving $1 slices from 3 to 9 P.M

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.

Strawdog Theatre Company Presents the U.S. Premiere of Rob Drummond's QUIZ SHOW May 1 - June 13

Max Truax Makes His Strawdog Directorial Debut Delving Into the Dark Side of Reality Entertainment

Police Looking for Canoeist Reported Missing Wednesday Morning

Frederico Borman, 24, was last seen in Albany Park near the Chicago River.

Madigan, Illinois House Dems Taunt Republicans in Budget Talks

"Republicans were not happy."

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!

Blackhawks Beat the Wild, Lead Series 3-0: Photo Gallery and Video Highlights

Photos and video from Tuesday night's victory. Game 4 is Thursday.

Broker Associates at RE/MAX Edge, Chicago, Saluted for 2014 Sales Achievements

Broker associates at RE/MAX Edge in Chicago recently received special recognition from RE/MAX for their sales achievements in 2014.

Broker Associates at RE/MAX Exclusive Properties, Chicago, Saluted for 2014 Sales Achievements

Broker associates at RE/MAX Exclusive Properties in Chicago recently received special recognition from RE/MAX for sales success in 2014.

The Best Brunch Spots Around Illinois

Warning: Do not read when hungry.

Knife-Wielding Robber Hit Subway, Then Heads to Potbelly for Dinner: Cops

Chicago cops say they arrested him as he was eating a sandwich.

New Baby Snow Monkey Born at Lincoln Park Zoo

The little guy is the first of his kind to be born at the zoo.

7-Month-Old Baby Hit in Head by Concrete

A man threw a chunk of concrete through a bedroom window on the South Side Sunday night.

Good Faith

"...I became convinced that spiritual power must be superior."