Attorney general and mayor send joint letter telling Illinois Petroleum Council that it has some explaining to do about soaring gas prices.
“Look no further than the latest university financial shenanigans involving U of I Chancellor Phyllis Wise.”
Don't forget to wow all your friends and family with these cool corn facts.
Niche.com's list of the top private high schools includes institutions in Lake Forest, Winnetka, Downers Grove, Evanston and other suburbs.
Tracking weight-loss progress can be difficult and discouraging. You may be doing it wrong. It's vital you find the method best for you.
Six state email addresses included in hacked data, and the governor's office says it will investigate. County addresses are in there, too.
JUST GOOD NEWS: 17 Chicago-area stories on Patch to lift your spirits and make you smile.
From a two-story outhouse to a fountain of poop, here are some of the strangest landmarks and objects in Illinois.
As kids go back to school, something worse than homework and detention awaits many of them.
And next year, the automaker gets to sponsor the parking lots.
Plus, the top 10 counties in Illinois with the highest and lowest median property taxes.
Police think suspect may be linked to two other attacks on women in Lincoln Park.
A team of innovative, creative and ambitious publicists, writers, and marketing and social media specialists!
"We have a feeling lawmakers will have plenty more, better battles to fight with Rauner in the not-so-distant future."
Senate Bill 1229 now goes to the House where it will need 71 votes for an override.
Dreading that excess fat around your body? Try incorporating these nutrition tips into your daily diet to burn fat and stay lean.
A total of 73 Illinois cities were ranked by Niche as the best places to start a family.
Cops say gang leader shot a man in both legs Monday morning before tearing off in Mercedes convertible.
Illinois residents have until Aug. 21 to bid on 12,000 items, including a 1934 U.S. one-thousand dollar bill with Grover Cleveland on it.
Join us for a Rooftop Music Series Concert featuring TRAIN COMPANY on September 10th!
State Sen. Matt Murphy, R-Palatine, says the bill is ‘another attempt by Chicago politicians to pick the pockets of suburbanites.’
Lower possession threshold, higher fines part of amendatory veto of Illinois marijuana bill.
All In For Autism- Nazr Mohammed Foundation Charity Casino Gala
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Owner Sophie Evanoff Opening Third Chicago Store in September
Check out these photos taken by Chicago-area residents at the Chicago Air and Water Show this Saturday and Sunday.
If you miss a day, you miss a lot, including a feature on the lost-dog brigade and the long wait for corpse flower to bloom.
Ten disturbing facts about the state's heroin crisis.
Back-to-school vaccines and physical exams now require sixth and twelfth graders to be immunized for meningitis.
Join us on Wednesday, August 19 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm for a presentation by attorney D. Rebecca Mitchell.
Here’s what the legislation does and doesn't do.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced hiker, there’s something for everyone in this list.
By the numbers: The changing face of Illinois’ minority populations.
Here's what Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan had to say about Gov. Bruce Rauner in a recent interview.
August 17 – September 7, 2015 at the Neo-Futurist Theater
Chicago public school students and parents ride free first day of school on Sept. 8. Reduced student fares also return in new school year.
Why do unconstitutional bills continue to pass in the Illinois Legislature?
From doo-wop and Americana to classic rock n’ roll and bluegrass soul, Theatre at the Center’s special events lineup!
August 28 – October 25, 2015 at The Den Theatre’s Heath Main Stage