A Chicago blogger has put together a useful and fascinating interactive map for tracking average teacher pay by state since 1970. You can even adjust the figures for inflation. Highly recommended.
Snarf's Sub Shop exec says company regrets "last-minute notice."
Also, two sisters are raising money to do relief work in Haiti, a woman heads to Columbia to teach English and a dog owner needs help covering her pups surgery bill.
Marc Moder, aka DJ Moose, regularly plays at several bars around Boystown. This New Year’s Eve, he’s using those skills to raise money for Lambda Legal.
Are you a new mom with an old Lemonheads t-shirt? The map below shows where you can find other new moms of your generation.
These sides will take center stage at the holiday table.
Simple tips for making sure all your hard work in the kitchen doesn't go to waste.
Here are some fun and weird facts about Christmas foods that might have you rethinking your own holiday menu and traditions.
The giant Abraham Lincoln face starting down the intersection of Lincoln and Irving Park will presumably be no more.
From an entire gingerbread village to a life-sized gingerbread house, these sweet and festive creations are the perfect addition to the holiday season.
A pie bird will prevent your pies from getting soggy.
Keep the kids amused and make some memories together while waiting for the relatives to arrive.
Baffo opened last week — and is the final addition to the now-complete Eataly.
Spice up your holiday dessert spread with these creative dishes.
We reveal how much to tip your babysitter, mail carrier, hairdresser, and more.
…Or a cup of coffee, or going to the movies? Smart spender Betty Linneman made the ultimate New Year’s resolution in 2013. Could you do the same?
Chicago Police on a manhunt for the man who, after crashing on the South Side, stole another car at gunpoint and escaped into western suburbs.
Check out these holiday classics with your family this week.
The map below shows a snapshot of how many minutes it generally takes people to get to work.
Experts opine why former NBA Hall of Famer could not get $13 million at last week’s auction.
Chicago Police Department Reports for North Center from Dec. 8 to Dec. 14.
Where are the stations playing Christmas music? Everywhere. We looked at the numbers of just how many in 2012.
Follow this simple tip to ensure baking your holiday cake is a no-fuss experience.
Cook County Sheriff locates missing man as part of ongoing Gacy investigation.
Chicago Bulls and NBA legend’s Highland Park home does not attract anyone willing to pay at least $13 million.
This week's pets include two best friend cats and an energetic Pit Bull Terrier.
A look at weird crime in the Chicago area this week.
If your holiday desserts require brown sugar but it's too hard to use, here's a great tip for softening it in only 10 minutes.
Click on the map below to find out the life expectancy for 2010 for men or women.
There are 23 Illinois counties that rank among the highest property taxes nationally. We made a chart of them ranked by the average home price in each county.
Best of the Blogs: This Week's Top Reads.
Also in this week's "Good Reads," the Glenbrook North students raised more than $1,200 for tornado victims in Washington, Ill.
The recent drops in home values suggest that 2014's numbers might not be as strong as they were this year. Hover over any area of town in the map below to see the percentage of homes whose values diminished.
Here are some easy last-minute gift ideas that will save you time and money.
Don't have time to holiday shop? Homemade granola is an easy and affordable gift.