Roscoe Village Man Honored for 3,000 Service Hours

A local man was recently given an award for the thousands of hours he's dedicated to helping area nonprofit organizations better meet the needs of those they serve.

Shop Local: Fixture Finds Roscoe Village Branded Gems (PHOTOS)

Our business spotlight landed on Fixture on Roscoe Street, discovering all the unique Roscoe Village branded items the shop has in stock.

PHOTOS: Roscoe Village's Youngest Entrepreneurs Sell at Wishcraft

Two local business women taught five Roscoe Village girls how to run their own business, and now their products are actually for sale on Roscoe Street.

Extreme Green Lab a Huge Hit at Lane Tech (PHOTOS)

It’s the first school in Chicago to offer the state-of-the-art laboratory with live fish and hydroponic plant growth, and to teachers, the possibilities seem endless.

Behind the Scenes With North Side Top Chef Contestant

Chicago residents can still bring Chef Chrissy Camba back to Bravo, but while you're voting, learn more about the North Side resident.

New Nonprofit Aims to Keep Seniors in the Neighborhood

Forward Chicago is seeking to connect Ward 47 seniors to keep them active in the area.

Santa Takes Christmas Wishes at Northcenter Jingle Bell Breakfast

More than 200 gathered at Martyrs' in Northcenter for the Chamber of Commerce Jingle Bell Breakfast.

Residents Rally for Booted Top Chef

Chrissy Camba's North Side fans are doing everything they can to give her a second chance on Bravo's Top Chef: Seattle.

Blotter: Burglaries, Cocaine Possession

The latest police reports, which include a handful of burglaries, a stolen car, and a litany of thefts, are dated Nov. 19 to 22.

Duo Transforms Roscoe Village Girls into Business Women

Two local businesswomen are paying it forward by teaching area tweens how to become young entrepreneurs, all ending with a Roscoe Village pop-up shop with the girls’ merchandise.

Parking Notice: NC & RV Streets to Avoid this Winter

While North Center & Roscoe Village aren't enforcing an overnight parking ban, be aware of these streets that are considered a "designated snow route," or you might be ticketed if a blizzard comes.

CTA Holiday Train Hits Northcenter, Roscoe Village

The CTA Holiday Train, which has become a Chicago tradition since 1992, is up and running once again. It will make its way to the Blue, Brown, Purple and Red lines very soon. Don't worry, you'll probably see its more-than 125,000 holiday light

Which Toys Were Recalled From Shelves this Year?

The 2012 Safe Shopping Guide is posted on the Illinois Attorney's General website and includes toys, furniture and clothes that were recalled and could pose a danger.

Little Threads Secures Spot in Roscoe Village (PHOTOS)

The local children’s store has a following most small retailers would kill for, and they’re using it to give back to the community.

Lane Tech Girls Explore Shedd’s Learning Labs (PHOTOS)

Between dissecting and putting a fish under a microscope, this group of students did more than watch the jellyfish.

Man Kidnaps Wild Goose from McFetridge Park

A witness saw the wild goose locked in a man's SUV in the parking lot; police later arrested the man and charged him with two misdemeanors.

Community Conversation: Aging in Ward 47

Local officials are calling on you, the residents, to join in a discussion this weekend about creating a community for all ages in and around the 47th ward.

Blotter: Barbershop Burglary, Weapons Violation

Also in today's police reports, dated Nov. 12-18, a robber strikes on West Collum Avenue and several cars are stolen. See our charts for the dates, times and locations of each incident in your neighborhood.

Businesses Band Together for Roscoe Village’s ‘Winterfest’

Winterfest is back, featuring everything from a tree-lighting ceremony to horse-drawn trolley rides. Local businesses are pulling out all the stops.

Students Hit by SUV Spark Lane Tech Safety Notice

The two 15-year-old girls who were critically injured outside the high school on Western Avenue are the reason behind a safety prompt on the school's website.

TELL US: What Should Fill this Vacant Roscoe Village Space?

What once was The Denim Lounge is now a 1,100-square-foot empty storefront on the first floor with dusty windows that could really use some T.L.C.

Roscoe Village Bikes Now a True ‘Mom & Pop’ Shop (PHOTOS)

The new parents who own the Roscoe Village staple are revving up for the holiday shopping season.

Shop Safely on Cyber Monday

Know what to click and what not to click--protect yourself against online scams and identity theft with these helpful cyber safety tips.

Thousands of Wrigley Neighbors Buy Jason Aldean Tickets

Special pre-sale tickets were announced for the country mega-star, and thousands of neighbors surrounding Wrigley Field already purchased tickets to the show.

Enter Patch's “Deck the House” Contest For a Chance to Win $100,000

Did you decorate your house for the holidays this year? Enter our "Deck the House" contest and you could win $100,000 for your local school district and $500 to pay your electric bills!

Cyber Monday: Finding Deals From Your North Center-Roscoe Village Home

Are you gearing up to let your fingers do the walking on Cyber Monday?

How to Track Down the Hottest Toys

Tips for getting the presents they want without having to hoof it from North Center and Roscoe Village to the North Pole.

Share Your Thanksgiving Dinner Photos

Let everyone see just how hard you worked!

Thanksgiving Leftovers: What Do You Do With Them?

Share your best recipes for the day after.

Public Health Officials Offer Food Safety Pointers

Public health officials are offering safety tips and guidelines that will help area residents to properly prepare and store food this holiday.

In Memoriam: North Center, North Side Obituaries

In Memoriam: North Center and North Side Obituaries

Most Dangerous Neighborhoods: See Where North Center Ranks

After adding up every reported crime in the past 365 days, see where North Center and Roscoe Village rank compared to other Chicago neighborhoods.

Blotter: 3 Burglaries, 2 Armed Robberies

The following North Center police reports are dated Nov. 5-11. See where armed robberies, burglaries and thefts are occurring in your neighborhood.

Bike Lanes Considered for Roscoe, School Streets

With the focus on bike lanes primarily on roads going north and south, Lake View officials say they’re looking at dedicated bike lanes running toward and away from the lake.

Area Church Benefit Today Boasts Cookies, Fair Trade

Luther Memorial Church of Chicago, 2500 W. Wilson Ave., will host its Saint Nicholas Holiday Market this Sunday in support of three causes—one local, one statewide and one international.

Mariano's Development Receives Approval, Construction to Start in Days

Ald. Ameya Pawar and project architects gave an update to residents on Thursday.

Grant Helps DePaul Boost Graduation Rates Among Minorities

A Bank of America grant is aimed at helping the Lincoln Park university research to find effective methods to boost graduation rates among young Black and Hispanic men.

20 Facebook Pages Northcenter-Roscoe Village Residents Should 'Like'

Check out some of the top Northcenter Roscoe Village-centric pages available on Facebook.

'Neighborly' Home, Art Store Opens Saturday

Neighborly, a new venture from the creator of Ork Posters, opens Saturday at Damen and Montrose Avenue.

Blotter: Aggravated Batteries, Serious Injury

These North Center police reports are dated Oct. 29 to Nov. 4. They include two aggravated batteries, which caused injuries, which occurred on local sidewalks.