World War II Veterans Sought for Honor Flights

Friends, family—Honor Flight Chicago needs your help connecting them with WWII vets.

Teen Drinkers Totally Trash Man's House / Charlie Sheen Hates on Illinois Town / Widow Sues Because Drunk Husband Froze to Death / Wedding Errands Lead to Lottery Win

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.

#ChicagoPride Photos: 1 Million People Celebrate as History is Made

The Stanley Cup, rainbow Jesus, the mayor, the Wienermobile, #LoveWins and more at the 2015 Chicago Pride Parade.

WEISS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL'S ROOFTOP FARM & FARMERS MARKET TAKE ROOT IN UPTOWN FOR 6TH SEASON

Farmers Market and Urban Farm at Weiss Hospital offer fresh fruit and vegetables, student tours, and plots to plant

Mom Tried to Scare Daughter Away from Sexting Man / Kid Left at McDonald's While Mom Shopped / Cemetery Dumpster Angers Widower / Live in a 'Mini' MJ House

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.

DISCOVER AN ABUNDANCE OF LITERARY GEMS AT CHICAGO'S BIGGEST BOOK BINGE JULY 23-26

Lose yourself in a treasure trove of books at the Newberry’s 31st Annual Book Fair

Porn Convention Evacuated / Baby Found in a Bean Field / Mother-Daughter Cat Stabbing / 'Scared Kid' Blames Friends for Murder

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.

Soiree in the City

Rape Victim Advocates’ (RVA) annual fundraiser, Soirée in the City, takes place on Thursday, June 18th at Revel Downtown, 440 W. Randolph,

Wood Family Foundation To Announce Second Recipient of Kerry and Sarah Wood Family Foundation Scholarship

Retired Chicago Cub Kerry and wife Sarah prepare to send another senior off to college at the “Sky Is The Limit" Breakfast on June 4, 2015

PRIDE LAKEFRONT PARTY & 5K RUN/WALK

Kickoff PRIDE weekend at one of Chicago’s most colorful events in Boystown!

International Floriculture Expo 2015

IFE 2015 will take place alongside United Fresh and FMI Connect creating the floral and fresh food industry’s must-attend event of the year!

WalletHub Ranks the Most Diverse Big Cities in Illinois

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

Walter E. Smithe Advertising Campaign Honors Chicagoland WWII Veterans

Advertisement featuring Honor Flight Chicago airs through Memorial Day Weekend

Cravings on Clark returns to Lincoln Park

It’s All About The CRAVINGS on CLARK! Nosh, Nibble and Gnaw Your way Through Lincoln Park

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.

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!

Sip & Savor : Annual Fundraising Event hosted by the Associate Board of Special Olympics Chicago

Support Special Olympic Chicago's empowering athletic programs through a night of drinking and dining at Bentley Gold Coast.

Free Portillo's & Fruit Infusion Water Bottles at MedSpring - West Lakeview Grand Opening

What more do you need to know? Join us for free Portillo's hot dogs and a healthy fruit bar to celebrate the grand opening. No RSVP needed.

Chocolate & Champagne for a Cause

Date: Thursday, May 7, 2015 Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. REGISTRATION IN ADVANCE IS REQUIRED FOR WILLIS TOWER SECURITY

The New Yorker Magazine's Roz Chast to Keynote Chicago Institute for Psychoanalysis Annual Benefit

Award-Winning Cartoonist to Share Empathy & Humor From Her Memoir “Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant?”

RUSH UNIVERSITY WOMAN'S BOARD WELCOMES ANN COMPTON AS KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR 21st ANNUAL SPRING LUNCHEON

Ann Compton, former ABC News White House Correspondent, as the keynote speaker for the 21st Annual Spring Luncheon

Treasure Island Foods Launches Urban Islander Farmers Markets this Spring at Lincoln Park and Lakeview East Locations Starting May 13 and 14

Lincoln Park’s Clybourn Location Will Host its Farmer Markets Wednesdays and the Lakeview East Broadway Location Thursdays, Both from 3 – 8

Printers Row & Chicago Humanities Festival Presents Judy Blume

Come listen to renowned author Judy Blume discuss her new novel at Francis W Parker School in the Heller Auditorium on June 17th at 7 p.m

Lincoln Park Tutors Honored for Work with Adult Learners

Lincoln Park Tutors Honored for Work with Adult Learners

Chicago Scholars Associates Board holds first annual UnTied Gala

The Board honored Chicago’s “35 Under 35” who are contributing to positive youth development

RAPE VICTIM ADVOCATES PRESENTS STANDING SILENT WITNESS DEMONSTRATION

The annual public gathering presented by Rape Victim Advocates (RVA) in recognition of silenced victims.

Governor Bruce Rauner to Attend Adult Literacy Conference

Literacy Volunteers of Illinois will honor volunteer tutors at an awards presentation at the 24th Annual On the Road to Literacy Conference

Anixter Center Annual Benefit for Ability, Soaring to Success on April 30, 2015

Anixter Center Annual Benefit for Ability to help people with disabilities.

NAWBO Hosts Annual Celebration of Achievement Luncheon Gala

The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) will be celebrating forty years as an organization advocating for female entrepren

Desperately Seeking a Garage-Sale Dress / Super-Hot Sauce Saves Man's Life / Teen-Ager Battled Mystery Ailment: March 2015's Most-Read Stories

An Airline's 'Dead Passenger' Problem • Gray Wolf Finds its Way to Suburban Chicago • Dog Reunites with Family After 5 Years • And More.

'Poor' Nuns Own Millions of Dollars in Land

The west side nuns who lost their heat back in February might not have been 100 percent transparent on the situation.

The Chicago Scholars Foundation Opens New Community Leadership and Resource Center

Chicago Scholars “Launches, Lifts and Leads” students through its unique 7-Year Leadership Development Program

Lincolnwood Summer Day Camp is a Great Choice for Kids

The best summer memories are made at Lincolnwood Day Camp!

5th Annual Pastoral Artisan Producer Festival

The 5th Annual Pastoral Artisan Producer Festival will take place on Saturday, April 25th, 2015

Jenny McCarthy's New House / Mall Terror Worries / Drew Peterson and the Hit Man / Little Leaguers Stripped of U.S. Title

And an adorable pug runs through a snow maze in a very, very cold and snowy February. These were the most-read stories of February 2015.

The Eastland disaster and 7 other dark moments in Illinois history

Top 8 most notorious, morbid events that happened in Illinois.

February 2015 Gave You Near-Record Chills

How cold was it? Almost as cold as February 1875 and colder than February 1936

How Many Millionaires Live in Illinois?

If Madigan wants to tax millionaires, he better do it quick.

No Heat Hasn't Turned West Side Nuns Into Sob Sisters

The nuns of Fraternite Notre Dame still continue good deeds despite their church's heating system breaking. Find out how to help them.

Chicago Lands in the Middle of the Pack of Most Active U.S. Cities

The Windy City ranks No. 42 out of 85 cities. In your face Milwaukee (44), Indy (55), Baltimore (69), Miami (72) and Detroit (82)!