Even though politicians have been fighting about the state budget for weeks, everyday Illinoisans end up bearing the brunt of the shutdown.
Taiwan Excellence to offer free, interactive activities + display exciting range of award winning consumer products @ premiere US food fest
Can we find freedom from pain?
Want to work for the Chicago Cubs? Now might be your chance.
StartUp to Achieve® Summer Incubator Program offers innovation program for local tweens
Join Goldfish Swim School for a free grand opening party on July 18, 2015!
How many Illinoisans left and where did they go?
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.
So far, 8.91 inches of rain has fallen. And we've still got two more days of storms to go.
New Life Lutheran Church of Lake Zurich will host VBS and a Sand Volleyball camp for kids through 8th grade on August 3-7, 2015.
The top 10 cities with the biggest decrease in violent crime, as well as the 10 with the largest increase between 2012 and 2013.
Check the Patch jobs board for the newest listings.
Massage Envy Spa, the nations’ pioneer and largest massage therapy provider, is pleased to announce today the new Summer Glow Skincare Event
See how your town’s jobless picture compares to one year ago.
Lake Zurich multi-family garage sale Friday & Saturday June 26-27
This might be a sign of easing tensions, but Statehouse officials aren’t getting out of the trenches yet.
New Fun 5K Takes Place This Saturday, June 27th at Grant Park in Chicago, IL
Ultimate Day Camp Experience Coming To Lake Zurich! - Aug 3-7
Here are the top 10 safest (and least safe) hospitals in Illinois, according to Consumer Reports’ 2015 rankings.
If convicted, Cristian Loga-Negru faces life in prison stemming from the brutal death of his wife in November 2014.
Andrew Shaw and Trevor Van Riemsdyk will sign autographs Tuesday at Sideline Marketing and Sports Memorabilia. Find out when.
The suspect is accused of charging at an officer early Monday morning. The man allegedly fled after a domestic battery incident earlier.
Oak Park dispensary owner Brad Zerman is working on finding a solution to this problem in Illinois.
Sponsor/vendor opportunities are still available, and area residents can register to participate in a number of family-friendly activities!
Niagara Bottling company issued a voluntary recall. Learn how to check your bottled water.
A rousing rendition of "Chelsea Dagger."
The Music Room owner Carol Cook will be speaking at Summer NAMM, dubbed the ‘music retail Oscars.’
A graveside service is Tuesday in Arlington Heights.
Fourth of July is the PERFECT holiday to celebrate made in the U.S.A. and we have the PERFECT items for your celebration!
After the Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup win, the feds cracked down on fakers. The Better Business Bureau has some tips for fans.
There were only four years in which the population of the state grew at a faster rate than the prison population: 2001, 2002, 2007 and 2011.
Here's why you should be skeptical of the rhetoric being used by both House Speaker Mike Madigan and Gov. Bruce Rauner in the budget feud.
Nearly two dozen canines participated in the parade where most were decked out in Hawks gear to celebrate the Stanley Cup win.
Being a dad is great - but can it be stress-free?
Abbington Distinctive Banquets Summer Wedding Showcase
Join local law enforcement and Special Olympics Illinois athletes at Culver's for the inaugural ButterBurgers & Badges on June 30
Seems like they’re getting along… not.
Wauconda and Island Lakes' Page's Healthy Paws Takes First Place in Daily Herald's "Best of the Best" for Best Pet Food/Pet Supply Store
The Chronicle of Higher Education's total compensation data for fiscal year 2014.