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[VIDEO] Fun Holiday Apps for the Whole Family

From personalized postcards to online gift guides, these mobile apps are a great resource during the holiday season.

5 Things to Know Today

Here are some interesting and important things to know for the coming week.

Venetian-Inspired Cicchetti is Now Open

In this week's Dining Destination: a restaurant inspired by Venice's famous Harry's Bar has just opened its doors off Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago.

It's a Wonderful Life Plus Holiday Dysfunction

Lots of holiday activities this weekend in our '3 Things to Do Downtown.'

Easy Ways to Dress Up Your Christmas Cookie Recipes

Here's how to boost the wow factor of your favorite holiday cookie.

Why Bulky Winter Coats and Car Seats Don't Mix

This information could save your child's life.

Six Ways to Save Your Sanity During the Holidays

Here’s how to head off every seasonally stressful situation.

Can We Stop Public Employees from Retiring and Getting Rehired?

One lawmaker tries to curb the "second-career subsidy" common in government work. Plus Chicago's financial Armageddon and the most-taxed counties in Illinois.

What Do Chicago's Private Colleges' Presidents Make?

Salaries for Chicago's private college presidents range from the highest (at the University of Chicago) to the lowest (Loyola University).

Divvy Wants Your Suggestions

Where would you like to see a Divvy station?

Help a Family Struggling After Sudden Deaths and Illness

The family has recently lost two members and their 7-year-old daughter has kidney disease.

ABC’s ‘Mind Games’ Casting for Real Altar Boys, Bus Boys, Bank Tellers and More

An exciting new TV series shooting in Chicago is casting extras for specific roles for shooting in January.

10 DIY Teacher Gifts You Can Make in Mason Jars

Get creative (and save cash) with these fun projects.

[VIDEO] How to Make Homemade Paint for Kids' Craft Projects

Keep kids busy by using old kitchen spices to make paint.

Is Speaker Madigan Spiffing Up His Legacy? Rich Miller Looks

Plus, some of the best Blago cartoons. And Andy Shaw takes aim at public pension abuse.

Map: What Part of North Center, Roscoe Village Had the Most Increase in Home Values?

Nationally, home values have significantly increased this year, but experts say growth is likely to slow down in 2014. The map below shows a snapshot of the percentage of homes that increased in value across town.

Sing It! Holiday Caroling 101 [SPONSORED]

Go Caroling Day is just around the corner on Dec. 20. If you want to bring joy to the neighborhood, here’s how to get ready.

5 Things to Know Today

Here are some interesting and important things to know for the coming week.

What's Up with the 'Magical Piano' at Union Station?

A little holiday cheer elicits smiles and grumpiness at Chicago's Union Station.

UPDATED: Broadway Youth Center Director Stepping Down

Lara Brooks, the Director of the center that works with LGBTQ homeless and at-risk youth, announced that she's stepping down on Friday.

This Week's Pets: Spunky Nora and Cuddly Cats

This week's Pets of the Week include an adorable Pug mix and a pair of bonded Persian cats.

TBOX Invades Lake View

Whether you love it or hate it, everyone in Lake View seems to have an opinion on TBOX — check out our favorite reactions to the event here.

What Life Has Become for Daughter of Newtown's Heroic Principal

To save lives, this Newtown survivor talks to gun owners and lawmakers. Hers is one story in "Sandy Hook: One Year Later — a Patch Report."

Best Data Maps of 2013: Who Works From Home?

More and more people are working at home as a result of the advancement of technology.

Sledding Hills Near Chicago

We've mapped out sledding hills throughout the Chicago area.

Illinois the loser on corporate "Let's Make a Deal

Trends in Holiday Toys: Tetris Is Cool Again!

Here's a surprise: retailers are ordering fewer toys this year.

Planet Fitness Presents Check to Make-A-Wish Illinois Chapter and Honors Wish Child Joseph

#Holidivvy Hits the Streets

Easy Mini-Meals You Can Make in a Muffin Tin

These meals are portable, easy to freeze in bulk and super-simple.

Christopher House Receives $50,000 Grant from Sun Life Financial

Local Nonprofit OneGoal Receives $50,000 Grant from Sun Life Financial

Chicago Bulls Star Jimmy Butler Surprises Local Student with $5,000 College Scholarship

Mega Millions Jackpot Tops $400 Million for Friday Drawing

The Illinois Lottery wants you to think about dropping $2 on the Veterans Cash drawing, too, to help our military vets.

5 Things to Know Today

Breastfeed Like a Supermodel

Gisele Bündchen, supermodel and super mom, shows us all how easy and beautiful breastfeedling can be.

Paul Kahan's Nico Osteria Now Open in Gold Coast

The hotly anticipated Italian seafood restaurant is located in the Thompson Hotel.

Be a Santa to a Senior this Holiday Season

Sing-Along at the Bean then Grab a Brat

Lots of holiday cheer this weekend plus Jerry Seinfeld in this week's '3 Things To Do Downtown.'