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.

Three Burglaries Across North Center

Chicago Police Department Reports for North Center from Dec. 1 to Dec. 7.

Custom Ice Skating Dresses -Sk8 Gr8 Designs

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."

100 Stories About Gun Violence Since Newtown

We looked at stories from across America in the year since the shootings at Sandy Hook School to try to illustrate the scale of the problem.

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.

Would You Buy Your Kid an iPad-Equipped Bouncy Seat or Potty Trainer?

Pediatricians recommend limiting screen time for babies and young children, yet manufacturers are releasing child equipment designed specifically with screens.

Man Head-Butts Police During Arrest, 'Pigasus' Goes Missing

A look at weird crime in the Chicago area this week.

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

Drunk Student Kicks in Business' Door, Returns to Make Amends

Also, a local school's high-tech security is featured on the 'Today Show' and you can get a peek at Michael Jordan's house.

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

'The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug:' Jackson Makes Middle Movie in Middle Earth Marvelous

Cinema Siren gives the film four out of five stars. Movie opens in theaters Friday.

#Holidivvy Hits the Streets

Montessori School Coming to Montrose and Lincoln

The school hopes to open in the empty storefront early next year.

Cook County Dedicates Memorial to Forgotten Poor

Sheriff Tom Dart says the monument will help to rectify Homewood Memorial Garden's dark history of "horrific" burial practices.

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

Mariano’s Holding Job Fair for New Chicago Area Stores

The job fairs run Thursday-Saturday. The grocery chain plans to hire 2,500 people after taking over 11 Dominick’s stores at the end of the month.

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.'

5 Party-Perfect Christmas Cookie Recipes

Make these gorgeous sweet treats this weekend.

[VIDEO] The Best Mobile Apps for Organizing Coupons

Stop fumbling with scraps of cut-out paper coupons and save the high-tech way.

Roscoe Village residents to perform in 13th Annual Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival

9 DIY Foodie Gifts That Practically Make Themselves

Save cash this season with these delicious DIY holiday gifts.

The Jobseeker's Holiday Survival Guide

10 steps to find the joy in the December job hunt.

Unemployment: What Are the Big Trends?

Unemployment rate improves as long-term unemployment persists.

The Best Things to Buy in December

Is 'Good Debt' Ruining Your Chance of Retiring?

Don't let monthly bills weigh you down.

This Week, We’re Sending Notes to Newtown

A year after the shooting, we invite you to send good thoughts Newtown's way.

Speed Camera Installed on Irving Park Rd.

The camera will issue warnings for the next 30 days and will issue citations after that.

Northcenter Meets the North Pole at Jingle Bell Breakfast

Help Young Woman Build Education Center in Ghana

A 20-year-old from Western Springs is trying to raise $30,000 in 30 days before moving to Ghana next month to help open a children's education center.