Get Your Weekly Weather Forecast in Northcenter, Roscoe Village

Meteorologists are predicting some showers this coming week. Find out just how rainy it will get on the North Side during the next few days.

Hit-And-Run Crash Kills Man in Ravenswood, Police Say

Officials believe the man—pronounced dead on the scene—was homeless.

Children Dying in Hot Cars: Safety Advocates Take to Twitter, Facebook

Wednesday was National Heatstroke Prevention Day. Follow the conversation on social media by searching for the hashtag #heatstroke.

Children Dying in Hot Cars: Safety Advocates Take to Twitter, Facebook

Wednesday was National Heatstroke Prevention Day. Follow the conversation on social media by searching for the hashtag #heatstroke.

Know Your Neighborhood: North Side Violent Offenders

Stay informed with a map of the known addresses of registered violent offenders near Northcenter and Roscoe Village, along with others in or near neighboring communities.

MOVING & NEED TO SELL THE FOLLOWING. . .

Roscoe Village Housing Market 1 of Hottest, Chicago Expert Says

The real estate guru for Chicago Magazine says the neighborhood is "flipping like crazy," in regards to the housing market.

Pressbox Introducing the ‘Redbox for Dry Cleaning’ to Chicago

The new Lincoln Avenue business is taking a concept from San Francisco in hopes of revolutionizing one of life’s most mundane tasks: laundry.

VinTech Security Named a 'Top Integrator' in America

The Roscoe Village business grew from a service for the Chinese community and quickly expanded to serve a larger clientele. Business owners on the North Side tell Patch how their businesses came about and what makes them unique in town.

Blame Mother Nature for the Late Tomato Crop This Year

An unusually wet spring followed by cool temperatures has slowed the ripening process, one expert says, but we'll eventually have a bumper yield.

Northcenter, Roscoe Village Starbucks Switching From AT&T to Google Wi-Fi

Police: 6 Armed Robberies Cause Community Alert (MAP)

Chicago’s 19th Police District issued the alert, looking for two men who rob residents at gunpoint. They say each incident happened just more than a week apart.

Ravenswood Residents' Pierogi Business Has Opening Date in Sight

Soon, the neighborhood will have access to the stuffed snack on-the-go.

‘The Smurfs 2’ in Theaters Now (Sponsored)

Get ready for summer fun for the whole family — ‘The Smurfs 2’ is in theaters now! Sponsored by ‘The Smurfs 2’

7th Annual Chicago Farmers Markets COUNTRY Chef Challenge

Flies, Mosquitos Found at Dunkin' Donuts: Health Inspections

Chicago Health Department inspectors also visited Copper House, Mariano's and the newly-opened Bartoli's Pizza.

Bow Wow Luau

We Live Shorter Lives than Those in Neighboring DuPage County

Americans are living longer than they were three decades ago, but there are widening disparities between counties. See how Cook County stacks up.

Step Into New Orleans in North Center

Curious about the talk of the town? We'll tell you with our new daily feature, "Today in Northcenter, Roscoe Village."

Northwestern College Volunteers at Ronald McDonald House in Hyde Park!

Your Guide to Lollapalooza 2013

Everything you need to know about Lollapalooza 2013.

Konieczka Serves as Student Speaker at Northwestern College’s 109th Commencement!

Wrigley Party Deck Could Renew Talks of Connecting to CTA Platform

While a deck over Sheffield Avenue is being entertained by the Cubs, Mayor Emanuel and Wrigley rooftop owners, some say it might bring up old ideas to connect the ballpark to the Addison station.

$3.4M Nearby Home has Double Decks With Loggia, Chandelier, Ceiling Fans

Lathrop Homes: ‘Everyone’s Not Going to be Satisfied’

Developers went over intersection overhauls, historic preservation and traffic reduction, but while some were pleased, others yelled from the balconies.

Can You Barter Your Way To A Renovated Home?

Neighbors have always shared things -- from sugar and milk to ladders and wheelbarrows. But now time banks are helping neighbors share their talents in exchange for bigger services like repairs and renovations.

Northcenter Chamber Hosts Free Movie in the Town Square

For the first time, the chamber will be putting on a show for residents, specifically, 'Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted.'

Public Hearings Set for CPS Budget With $68 Million in Classroom Cuts

With 49 school closures and more than 1,000 laid off staff, the proposed Chicago Public Schools budget calls for higher property taxes and dipping into the district's reserves.

Community Update

Get a Neighborly, Historical Look at the Lathrop Homes (VIDEOS)

As a preview to a crucial Tuesday evening Lathrop Homes meeting, we're presenting you two thought-provoking videos about the future of this important community cornerstone.

Ventra Card Launching Over Next Two Months

Chicago’s new transit card will roll out starting with university students, with Ventra available to all customers starting September 9.

Dog Walker, Gymnastic Coach Needed: Job Hunters

Looking for a job around the North Side? Find our list of local opportunities here and add any more openings you know about.

'Redesign the Drive' Pushes to Unite Lake Shore Drive, Trail

Members of a newly formed 15-organization Chicago coalition are hoping their ideas for a redesign of Lake Shore Drive and its accompanying Lake Front Trail are seriously considered. Three upcoming meetings will broach the issues.

National Wildlife Federation Hike & Seek

New Church Hopes to Fill Vacant Western Avenue Storefront

A husband and wife team is starting a non-denominational church for people in Lincoln Square and Northcenter.

What’s the Going Rate For A Swing Set?

Remember how you felt like a superhero the first time you jumped from your swing in mid-air? How much will it cost you to give your kids that same feeling?

Designers to Present 32-Acre Lathrop Homes Plan

Lathrop Homes officials will gather this week to present a formal plan for the site's redevelopment.

Crime Map: Sex Abuse at a Bus Stop; 5 Burglaries

Several burglaries, a robbery and three public indecency incidents were among crimes reported within North Center between June 25 to July 8.

Roscoe Village Greenhouse Mysteriously Closes

Have you been to the New Leaf greenhouse on School Street? Residents say it's been closed for weeks and Patch is looking for answers.

Two Kids Receive Free Bikes through Chamber Drawing

One lucky boy and one lucky girl will be zipping around the neighborhood on bikes donated by Easy Rider and the Northcenter Chamber of Commerce.