Christkindlmarket Opens in Chicago

Chocolate-covered grapes, pineapple, berries, bananas, oranges. And brats. What's not to like about the Christkindlmarket?

Community Thanksgiving Charity Meal at Senior Center

Sick and Mired: Are Your Debts Making You Crazy?

What to do if your finances are taking a toll on your health.

5 Podcasts That'll Help You Think Like an Entrepreneur

Listen, learn, and reap the rewards of free advice.

What’s Your Family’s Unique Holiday Tradition?[SPONSORED]

Whether it’s gag gifts or quirky family photos, there are some traditions that make the holidays truly special.

5 People Near Niles, Morton Grove Asking for Holiday Help

Donate to campaigns started by people nearby.

Bridging Cultures

Did the Virgin Mary Appear at a Glenview Church?

A photo taken by a parishioner at Our Lady of Perpetual Help shows a white light that appears to look like the Virgin Mary.

Mariano's to Replace Dominick's In Two Nearby Locations

The Park Ridge and Northfield Dominick's stores are among 11 locations purchased by Roundy's, the parent company of Mariano's.

Morton Grove Park District Returns Atheist's Check

An atheist group had raised the money in support of a park district commissioner who refuses to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. The park district said it didn't want to get in the middle of that dispute.

Morton Grove and Niles Obituaries For Dec. 3

Visitation and service times.

Bank of America's Museums on Us December 7-8

When families work together, they can solve the issues of aging

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TREATED TO EXCLUSIVE CONCERT BY STARS OF ISRAEL’S VERSION OF “THE VOICE” TV SHOW

Township Town Levy Remains Flat

Union Files Complaint Against Des Plaines Rivers Casino

Your Post-Thanksgiving Detox Diet

Eat these foods to undo Thanksgiving damage.

Jobs Available: Manager, Mechanic, Engineer, Marketer, Sales, Internal Controls

Job hunting? Here are freshly-listed jobs in a wide variety of industries and experience levels, all nearby, as best we could determine.

Should Pets Ride Metra Trains: Vote in Our Poll

More than 3,000 people have signed a change.org petition asking Metra to let pets ride the trains. What do you think?

Woman Hits Another Car Head-On, Charged With DUI

She was driving southbound in the northbound lanes of Milwaukee Avenue, police said. An arrest is merely an accusation, not evidence of conviction.

Public Meeting Announcement

Niles’s First Christmas Tree Lighting a Success

Niles To Save Costco Store And $1.8 Million In Revenue

When Costco told Niles it was looking at relocating the store, the village worked to keep it in Niles.

See A Giant Menorah Lighting and/or Sing In Do-It-Yourself Messiah

Plus, the Christmas Tree Lighting features live music, Santa and sweets.

Obituaries for Niles and Morton Grove for Dec. 2

Visitation and service times.

Cyber Monday: By the Numbers

This Cyber Monday, people are expected to spend $2.27 billion, the highest single online shopping day ever. Here is a look at last year's numbers to shed light on what to expect this year.

Mistakes are a Marketing Opportunity

Regional Police Report: Man Convicted of Murdering Girlfriend; 85-Year-Old Wanted on Sexual Assault

The following police-related items were pulled from area Patches. An arrest is merely an accusation, not a determination of guilt.

Ditch Distracted Driving, Mama Power Tees and More

Best of the Blogs: Enjoy some of the recent top blog posts.

Teacher Suicide, Home-Invasion Forgiveness, Library Porn Jokes

November's most-viewed stories in the Chicago area.

After Black Friday Shooting At Store, 2 Arrested, 1 Shot

Gunfire erupted at Thursday's late-night shopping at a Kohl's Department Store in Romeoville.

Let It Snow Holiday Bazaar

Glenview Concert Band Holiday Concert

Unique Experience Offered at First Annual Do-It-Yourself Handel’s Messiah Charity Concert

North Shore DUI Roundup: Nov 23-29 Edition

A list of DUI arrests on the North Shore as reported on Patch in the past week.

5 Things to Love About Black Friday and Cyber Monday [SPONSORED]

Why it’s the most wonderful time of the shopping season.

Small Business Saturday in Niles

Navy Recruits, Legion Celebrate Thanksgiving With Song

Veterans and friends created a memorable T-Day for young sailors from all over the country who are training at Great Lakes.

Karma Is A... Lions Fan!

See Santa Arrive and Hear Holiday Concert This Weekend

Plus, stroll the cute shops in Uptown Park Ridge, which are staying open late Friday and offering free cocoa and cookies.