The latest statewide unemployment rate seems like good news, that is until you dig deeper into the numbers.
Check our hour-by-hour graph of temperatures, heat index and humidity from noon today through Sunday.
The chicken products have been linked to several cases of salmonella.
“Not since 2002 has a Republican governor had a direct say in the give-and-take of creating a state spending plan.”
A list of cities and counties with the most DUI arrests in 2014, as well as the most per capita.
Do our emotions ultimately control us?
“Does it end like Detroit? Or Greece? Or just ashes? Ashes.”
The 2nd annual festival will include an obstacle course challenge, along with an array of exciting family-friendly events.
Some of the greatest comedians in American history grew up in Chicago and the suburbs.
If you miss a day, you miss a lot, including the Rancics move home to Chicago, police shooting in River Forest, cursing Minions and more.
And more Chicago-area stories on Patch that will lift your spirits and make you smile.
Learn the real value of a dollar in the Land of Lincoln.
What’s in Gov. Bruce Rauner’s new Illinois pension reform bill?
Friday’s recall is the second this week. Earlier, the automaker recalled 760K Hummers with potential fire hazards.
Chicago is the epicenter of Illinois' craft beer industry.
The 23-year-old Lake Zurich man is expected to make a court appearance Friday morning.
Stop in from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and grab your free Slurpee on Saturday, July 11.
Gov. Rauner has planted a flag on behalf of a beleaguered state. It reads: “No longer.” What will happen next? John Tillman comments.
Sometimes it takes pain to bring about change.
WTF? Some parents say they clearly hear F-bombs coming from the little potty mouths.
You have to check out these awesome pieces of street art.
The automaker said the faulty parts will be replaced at no cost to the owner.
VIDEO: A young woman shares her story of "sextortion" as a teen victim of Lucas Chansler. The FBI has released the screen names he used.
Even Netflix and Spotify aren’t safe from the impending flood
Participants can learn effective and practical self-defense techniques along with safety awareness and how to avoid dangerous situations.
The longer Illinois goes without a budget, the murkier things look for state employees.
Howard Sebring walked away from his home on June 30.
Do you love to travel? Hosting an AFS exchange student is a great way to learn about another culture right in your own home.
“As Hinz pointed out, ‘reasonable’ people could get this all figured out in a couple of hours. In Illinois, it might take all summer.”
Check out your Grateful Dead Soldier Field concerts photos from Instagram and Twitter.
If you miss a day, you miss a lot. Let’s catch up on some of the most-viewed posts across the Patch Chicago network this week.
July Special! Twelve Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloins for Only $16.00! Tremendous Savings on High Quality Foods in Lake County.
Based on cost of living, taxes and average income, Illinois is one of the best places to manage a household
State ranks among top 5 in nation, in percentage of residents who are most likely to binge drink.
Friends, family—Honor Flight Chicago needs your help connecting them with WWII vets.
As you look back at the birth of the nation, why not take a look back at historic sites in our state
Did the Supreme Court save the livelihoods of wedding workers?
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Look out for these Chicago-area highway construction spots during your holiday travels.