Chicago's WinterDance offers free lessons and dancing all weekend. Also in this week's '3 Things To Do Downtown,' hit a farmers market and catch the ZooLights before they go.
From flooding to two new mayors, two runaway bus incidents that miraculously didn't kill anyone, a major mall for sale and a major renovation, check out these big stories of 2013.
Pebbles was outside with her sister when they encountered two coyotes and hasn't been seen since.
Here are the hours various stores, restaurants and malls are open on New Year's Day.
It's all about the jobs, and Illinois doesn't measure up in several categories.
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The map below is a snapshot of what section of town has the most homes valued at $1 million or more.
December's most-viewed articles on the Patch Chicago Network.
The village said it will comply with the state law taking effect Jan. 1 but says if the clinic exists solely to write marijuana recommendations, that's not allowable under the law.
With the November statistics coming out this week, we're taking a look back at the top 10 worst Illinois towns for unemployment based on October 2013 figures.
An arrest is merely an accusation, not evidence of a conviction.
The challenge: to host a different dinner guest each week while her Navy pilot husband is gone, starting with a U.S. senator.
We promise: there's not an ugly holiday sweater in sight.
Visit these hot spots across America next year.
A wide variety of jobs at various experience levels, all located nearby.
Check out these culinary-inspired adventures.
Richard Floyd is taking over on Jan. 1.
The man was hit Dec. 21, but died of his injuries Dec. 27, police said.
The map below shows the median income in blocks across your neighborhood as reported by the US Census Bureau.
Here are some interesting and important things to know for the coming week.
Check out a few historical things to see and do in the Chicago area.
Morton Grove and Niles firefighters assisted in fighting the blaze, which demolished three businesses in downtown Evanston.
He said she didn't take proper care of his mom, and she said she feared for her life. An arrest is merely an accusation, not evidence of a conviction.
Be a nosy neighbor. Find out what the home on your block sold for.
A Des Plaines woman is missing after the vehicle she was riding in was swept away by flood waters in Indiana.
As Pope Francis gains admirers, he simultaneously alienates some American Catholics and Catholic allies.