Ten disturbing facts about the state's heroin crisis.
If you miss a day, you miss a lot, including two families connected by one house, fate and cancer and the ‘ominous’ Patrick Kane case.
JUST GOOD NEWS: 17 Chicago-area stories on Patch to lift your spirits and make you smile.
Quiet Sunday afternoon interrupted by an intense thunderstorm that wreaked havoc on the city's Far North Side.
If you miss a day, you miss a lot, including a nurse raising money for a CuddleCot, arrest made in attack on dog with firecracker.
Illinois Lottery officials urge players to check their Lucky Day Lotto tickets for the July 28 drawing to see if they are the lucky winner.
Someone dumped a duffel bag with thirteen kittens trapped inside a duffel bag in 85-degree heat outside of PAWS Chicago.
A retailer worker and Nepal native says he will share $200,000 Illinois Lottery prize with his nine siblings.
Recalling the 100th anniversary of the capsizing of the Eastland in the Chicago River on July 24, 1915, that killed 844 people.
Thomas More Society Hosts Chicago Skyline Dinner Cruise August 31 to Celebrate Life, Family and Religious Liberty.
If you miss a day, you miss a lot, including an allegedly devastating breast exam and a felony candy burglary.
Saturday, July 18, the Ronald McDonald House near Loyola will commemorate the event with house tours, food, carnival games and live music
It's a boy -- and a girl -- for mama Leafa and papa Phoenix at the Lincoln Park Zoo.
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.
The Chicago-area extreme-eating champ wowed the "America's Got Talent" judges with his iron stomach. What will he eat next?
And more Chicago-area stories on Patch that will lift your spirits and make you smile.
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.
Friends, family—Honor Flight Chicago needs your help connecting them with WWII vets.
The Stanley Cup, rainbow Jesus, the mayor, the Wienermobile, #LoveWins and more at the 2015 Chicago Pride Parade.
New Fun 5K Takes Place This Saturday, June 27th at Grant Park in Chicago, IL
Lose yourself in a treasure trove of books at the Newberry’s 31st Annual Book Fair
Rape Victim Advocates’ (RVA) annual fundraiser, Soirée in the City, takes place on Thursday, June 18th at Revel Downtown, 440 W. Randolph, C
Kickoff PRIDE weekend at one of Chicago’s most colorful events in Boystown!
How do Illinois' eight most populous cities rank in terms of diversity?
-ENJOY A LAVISH PICNIC PREPARED BY A PERSONAL CHEF DURING A CONCERT IN DOWNTOWN GEM MILLENNIUM PARK-
You can continue to enjoy Patch, but article posting will be on hold for a day while we do some maintenance.
Talk, sports
Attention new parents: enjoy a day downtown learning about the best resources for your baby!
Award-Winning Cartoonist to Share Empathy & Humor From Her Memoir “Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant?”
Bistro Campagne, Due Lire, The Grafton and homesoul Host Their Recurring Block Party With a Grill Theme Fit for the Spring Weather
The Board honored Chicago’s “35 Under 35” who are contributing to positive youth development
A black tie party featuring high-flying entertainment, food, cocktails and a silent auction.
Literacy Volunteers of Illinois will honor volunteer tutors at an awards presentation at the 24th Annual On the Road to Literacy Conference
The National Association of Women Business Owners will be celebrating forty years as an organization advocating for female entrepreneurs.
An Airline's 'Dead Passenger' Problem • Gray Wolf Finds its Way to Suburban Chicago • Dog Reunites with Family After 5 Years • And More.
The west side nuns who lost their heat back in February might not have been 100 percent transparent on the situation.