Hint: Think unions. If you said all three rank in the top 10 of states with the highest unionized workforce percentage, then pat yourself on the back.
Liberal arts colleges at times take a back seat to big private and public universities, but that doesn't mean we should forget about them. They're great institutions and Illinois has a number of them. Here are the best in the Land of Lincoln.
The book, which is actually titled 'Boystown' is available at local and national book sellers, and follows the lives of Boystown residents.
Income mobility hasn’t become tougher or much easier in the past three decades according to the National Bureau of Economic Research.
Recent pneumonia and influenza related deaths have been above the epidemic threshold. Check the infographic below for more flu facts.
Here are some interesting and important things to know for the coming week.
Illinois is projected to be dead last in job creation this year. That's just great! We've broken down the key findings of a jobs outlook report, it's not looking so hot!
Surprise your family by making pancakes with pizzazz.
A new NBC TV show filmed at L&L Tavern on Wednesday.
This recipe is so good that Sunday dinner will never be the same again.
A look at weird crime in the Chicago area.
Some of this week's top reads from among our Patch bloggers.
Wow the crowd with these party-pleasers.
No matter what part of the country you're in, here are some great ideas to cure cabin fever and embrace the winter season.
Adults can return to Camp Henry Horner to reconnect with other alumni and see the camp grounds again.
And meet an Olympic skater in this week's 'Good Reads,'
The 10 fastest growing jobs in Illinois. Could one be yours?
A toddler in Omaha was taunted into saying a string of swear words.
Nearly 300 restaurants in the city and suburbs, including upscale and trendy favorites, offer a prix fixe menu for two weeks.
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is playing the score to Vertigo while the movie is screened Friday night. Plus other events in our '3 Things To Do Downtown.'
Meanwhile, a Super PAC gears up to go after ... Bruce Rauner.
Want a new Chicago brownstone with five bedrooms, 3.5 baths and a gourmet kitchen?
The map below shows a snapshot across town of the changes in median family income between 2000 and 2011.
Warm up your winter with this sweet treat.
The new Fox TV show will be filming at L&L Tavern — and it may just be your chance to spot Gillian Anderson in person.