Macy's Joins Ranks of Retailers Opening on Thanksgiving

What do you think — should stores begin Black Friday promotions on Thursday? Will you go shopping on Thanksgiving? Let us know in the comments section.

Peek Inside 150 of Chicago's Most Beautiful Buildings

Also in this week's '3 Things To Do Downtown,' a discussion with Dan Savage and Elizabeth Smart, and a women's 9K race.

Endgrain's Pumpkin Spice Latte Called One of the Best

The North Center café was named one of the top places in the city to get a pumpkin latté, according to the Chicagoist.

Your Pumpkin Photos: Scary, Amazing and Adorable

Map: What Part of Town Has the Fewest Landline Telephones?

Newscruncher is an ongoing series that breaks down the characteristics of your town. The map below is a snapshot of what section of town has the most homes without telephones.

There's an Apple for That: The Best Picks for Fall Recipes

Whether you're baking or bobbing, here's our guide to picking the perfect apple.

2013 St Charles Chicago Pet Show

Grace, Sixteen Join Elite List of Chicago Restaurants

In this week's 'Dining Destinations' we look at the newest editions to AAA's list of five diamond restaurants.

MUSIC MAD Continues Its Second Season

Butterball is Looking for a Few Good Men

Turkey Talk-Line to have first male spokesman and operators this year.

Luke Johnson Graduates From Universal Technical Institute

Map: What Section of North Center-Roscoe Village Has the Most Million-Dollar Homes?

Newscruncher is an ongoing series that breaks down the characteristics of your town. The map below is a snapshot of what section of town has the most homes valued at $1 million or more.

Patch Editor Says Goodbye and Thank You One Year Later

'I'm blowin' this popsicle stand.' —Sarah Flagg thanks Northcenter for all of the wonderful memories, sausage and beer.

Cheerleading Class and Teams

Tasting Menu Revealed for North Center RestauranTour

The restaurant crawl will hit 18 eateries around town, with food and drinks for anyone with a Tasting Passport. See the menus here!

Map: What Section of North Center Has the Largest Families?

Newscruncher is an ongoing series that breaks down the characteristics of your town. The map below is a snapshot of what section of town has the largest family size on average.

Happy Healthy Holidays-- A Health and Lifestyle Fair

Race Day Photos: 39,000 Runners Finish 2013 Chicago Marathon

The Bank of America 2013 Chicago Marathon course weaved through some of the city's most beautiful neighborhoods including Lincoln Park, after which runners filtered into Grant Park for a post-race celebration.

Fear City Chicago Haunted House's Pre-Scream Halloween Costume Week

OPEN JUMP AT JUMP AMERICA

Music City Hit Makers

Pitchfork's Halloween Party

Bullied Teen Fights Back With Powerful Story

Also in this week's 'Good Reads,' a parody of 'What Does the Fox Say?' and an inspiring high school chorus.

Map: What Part of Town Has the Most Veterans?

Newscruncher is an ongoing series that breaks down the characteristics of your town. The map below shows the percentage of the civilian population 18 years and older who are veterans of the U.S. Military by Census tract across your neighborhood.

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Help Stuff Goody Bags and Set-Up for Teacher's Workshop

Summer Shine USA seeks contestants and sponsors

Need Publicity? PR Guy Can Help

Win Blackhawks Tickets for This Saturday!

Volunteer with One Brick at 9th Annual Bucktown Apple Pie Contest

Map: What Section of Town Has the Most Carpoolers?

Newscruncher is an ongoing series that breaks down the characteristics of your town. The map below is a snapshot of what section of town has the most carpoolers.

Trout Fishing Illegal in Cook County Until Oct. 19

No Fishing (Yet!): Forest Preserve is restocking fishing spots in preparation for rainbow trout season.

Where to Cheer on Chicago Marathoners, See the Stanley Cup This Weekend

This week's '3 Things to Do Downtown' includes tips for Sunday's marathon viewing, a visit from the Stanley Cup and stand-up by the Daily Show's John Oliver.

The Cupid Players Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of CUPID HAS A HEART ON: A MUSICAL GUIDE TO RELATIONSHIPS

Celtic Thunder Performing MYTHOLOGY Live at the Chicago Theatre October 18 at 7:30 p.m.

Surrounded by Apples? Time to Make Apple Pie

What Section of Northcenter, Roscoe Village Does the Creative Class Live In?

The map below a snapshot of where the "creative class" in town works across your neighborhood, as reported by the 2011 American Community Survey.

What Are You Willing to Spend on Your Kid's Halloween Costume?

Will you DIY or hit the stores?

Halloween Contest Under Way with Big Prizes Up for Grabs

The annual event in Northcenter is back, awarding prizes to neighbors with the scariest and most creative Halloween decorations in town.

Chicago Arts Center Achieves Financial Revitalization with ESC Resource