Obama Congratulates Blackhawks During White House Visit

The team brought the Stanley Cup to Washington D.C. this week and earned praise from the president.

Top 10 Companies Hiring This Week

Looking for a job? Several companies are hiring.

5 Ways to Eat Healthier With Less of a Bite to Your Finances

Buying organic can often be costly. Here are some clever ways to eat healthy without pinching pennies.

Financial Sacrifices Worth Making

From family vacations to giving up cable television, some people are willing to make small and large sacrifices to get something greater.

Veterans Day Ceremony

Holiday Bus

Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

Veterans Day Ceremony

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Holiday Bus

Find An Activity For Your Child's Day Off School Tuesday

Also, attend a kids' book release party, and meet an astronaut Today In Niles and Morton Grove.

Whole Foods Opens Wednesday With Free Donuts, Coffee

After Two Rounds of Changes, Skokie OKs Beekeeping Ordinance 5-1

Some beekeepers asked the board to change parts of it, but trustees found this version the honey spot between pro- and anti-beekeeping viewpoints.

Help Wanted: Managers, IT, Interior Design, Attorney,

Job-seeking? Look at this list of positions in a wide variety of field, at varied experience levels, all within about five miles, as best we could determine.

Chinese Inn Restaurant Has Closed

24 Extra Trains To Run Through Morton Grove For Two Weeks Or More

Because a train bridge in Glenview is being repaired, extra trains are being routed through Morton Grove.

Intro to Judaism Classes begin November 12th in Skokie!

Map: Where Do the Most People from Out of State Live?

The map below shows a snapshot of the percentage of people originally from another state across your town.

Snack Ideas to Wow the School Crowd

Delicious and healthy snacks your kids will love.

12 Most-Read Stories of October

Strange, tragic and inspiring, last month's most-viewed Patch articles throughout the Chicago area.

Attorney Jerry Esrig Sworn In as Judge in the 9th Subcircuit

Police Warn Of "Felony Lane" Car Burglars

Police say burglars will smash the window of a car, steal a purse and then pass forged checks from the far lane of a bank drive-through to avoid identification.

Huge Holiday Toy Sale in Vernon Hills!

Not so Merry Birthday

Not so Merry Birthday

Honoring Those Who Have Passed On With Altars, Pan De Muerto

Students made elaborate Day of the Dead altars to remember deceased loved ones, and dozens of family members observed the holiday, eating the sweet pan de muertos.

State Report Card Is In: See How Niles and Morton Grove Schools Rank

Like many schools throughout the state, Niles and Morton Grove schools saw significant drops in scores from 2012 as part of the state board's move to raise expectations — or cut scores — for the ISATs, given to third through eighth grade students.

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'Meet' Eight Nobel Peace Laureates

This "plan your week" feature tells you what's happening this week in Niles and Morton Grove.

Arrests for Violating an Order, No DL, DUI, Cannabis and Theft

An arrest is merely an accusation, not evidence of a conviction.

Isn't It Ironic?

Cops for Coats Drive Underway in Maine Township

Maine South Topples Niles West In First Playoff Game

Maine South and Niles West faced each other in the first round of the Class 8A playoffs, and the D207 school won by more than 30 points.

Map: What Part of Town Has the Biggest Homeowning Families?

The map below shows a snapshot of the average household size for homeowners across town.

CN100 Game of the Week Highlights: Notre Dame vs Fremd

Witch Way? Costumed Nelson School Students Parade on Halloween

Obamacare, Cutler's Groin Tear and More

Check out some of the Best of the Blogs from regional posts this week.

Park Ridge Kid Stars On TV, Animal Shelter Struck By Bus Among October's Top Stories

The top 10 most-read stories in October on Niles-Morton Grove Patch encompassed a wide variety of topics.

High School Disciplines, Relents on Student Dressed as Jesus

School reconsiders after talking to student and realizing he had no bad intentions.