Beer, food and music combined with great weather meant good times in downtown Oak Park for Oaktoberfest 2013.
After weeks of rumors, it's official: Beck Bennett, who stars in popular AT&T commercials, is joining the cast of Saturday Night Live.
Oak Park native Cecily Strong named new co-anchor of SNL's "Weekend Update" with Seth Meyers.
Apple picking season is here! Whether you are looking for a no-frills apple orchard where you can pick-your-own crop or an orchard packed with family entertainment, corn mazes and petting zoos, we've mapped out some of the best spots in the area.
Native Oak Parker Betty White named record-holder for longest TV career in the 2014 edition of the Guinness Book of World Records.
Use Patch and Moviefone to find the best flick for a night out with friends or family.
Daniel Fromberg, 13, opens for show at major Chicago venue, releases album on iTunes.
The album, "Songs for a Healthier America," is part of the first lady's "Let's Move" campaign. Berwyn and Oak Park native Iman Shumpert will have a track on the album, according to media reports.
Excited for the new movie "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2"? Take your kids on a virtual trip to the island where the sequel takes place: Swallow Falls. Pack a fork. Sponsored by Sony Pictures.
Looking to see a movie? Here's the latest shows at Oak Park's Lake Theatre, as well as other nearby theaters.
Oak Park and River Forest High School grad Tyler Milsap talks about his journey to hosting "The Tyler Milsap Show" in "The Tyler Milsap Documentary."
One Direction — otherwise known as Harry, Zayn, Liam, Niall and Louis — hits the big screen in their upcoming film, "One Direction: This Is Us," releasing Aug. 30. TriStar Pictures.
Get ready for summer fun for the whole family — ‘The Smurfs 2’ is in theaters now! Sponsored by ‘The Smurfs 2’
Everything you need to know about Lollapalooza.
Excited for the new movie "Planes"? Take your kids on a virtual trip to the town where Disney's "Planes" takes place: Propwash Junction. No wings required. Sponsored by Disney.
Anna Chlumsky received her first Emmy nomination for her role in the hit HBO series, "Veep," just a week after she delivered her first baby girl, People reports.
The Third Friday of each month brings new offerings and entertainment to Oak Parkers.
Local artist and former Patch illustrator Charley Krebs will show is work in the "The Baseball As Art" show at Harrison Works art gallery, opening this week.
Adam Sandler and an all-star cast reunite for “Grown Ups 2,” this summer’s feel-good comedy. Sponsored by “Grown Ups 2.”
From this year's vendors to helpful tips we have everything you need to know before heading over to the Taste of Chicago.
Looking to see a movie? Here's the latest shows at Oak Park's Lake Theater, as well as other nearby theaters.
Resident Matt Timion's book shares his experiences as a man who left the Mormon church, moved to Salt Lake City and saw his life begin to crumble. But he shares the message that you can get out of bad situations.
Forest Park resident Bonney Rega is a hospice chaplain and shares her stories and those from her patients who have experienced spiritual communications from "the other side."
Father-son duo Will and Jaden Smith reunite in this summer’s sci-fi blockbuster, After Earth. Sponsored by Sony.
We look at the local voices who have contributed recent blog posts to Patch in Forest Park, Oak Park and River Forest. Find out how you can start blogging, too.
Three Queens Organic, located in the Oak Park Arts District, is owned by resident Christine Fisher, who also has a farm in Wisconsin where the syrup is tapped.
Check out live performances, special events and more at businesses along Harrison Street on May 17-18.
Resident Kevin Reid, who has extensive experience in the music industry, is running a nine-week program to teach people the ins and outs of being in a band, complete with a live performance and recording studio session at the end.
John Clay III of Oak Park participated in the awards program Monday and goes on to New York event in July.