Illinois Lawmakers Champion Energy Affordability & Clean Energy

Windfree Solar CEO applauds Illinois legislature for passing Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability (CRGA) Act

Why Winter's Better In Oak Park-River Forest: Beat The Blues With These Local Picks

Plus, get personalized recommendations for quick winter getaways near you!

Confused About Buyer’s Agents? You’re Not Alone

How representation affects risk, pricing, and peace of mind

Senior Living Community Gets Best Of 2025 Nomination

Patch and T-Mobile are recognizing the people, places and moments that made this year brighter.

Housing Decisions in the Sandwich Generation Years

Midlife families face different pressures than first-time buyers ever did.

Not Ready to Move? You Can Still Start Planning

Why planning early gives empty nesters more options and less stress.

December Songs comes to Brookfield December 23 to Support Food Pantry

Loca Mocha Cafe 8858 Burlington Ave welcomes Chicago’s official troubadour Mark Dvorak to the Morning Coffee House series Dec 23 10am

Oak Park Conservatory A 'Hidden Gem' In The Community: Best Of 2025

Patch and T-Mobile are recognizing the people, places and moments that made this year brighter.

Annual December Songs and food collection for Oak Park Food Pantry returns to Berwyn December 18

Music & Potlucks presents “December Songs" with Mark Dvorak Thursday, Dec 18 7pm at Friendly Music Community 6731 Roosevelt Rd in Berwyn

Noteworthy Show Choir Returned To Oak Park Arms For 15th Anniversary Performance

Noteworthy, the award-winning show choir from OPRF High School, performed a high-energy show at the Oak Park Arms on Dec. 5

Yoga and music in Berwyn December 11

Music & Potlucks presents “Yoga, Pie & Song” on Thursday, December 11 at 6pm at Friendly Music Community Room, 6731 Roosevelt Rd in Berwyn.

Friendly Music Community Presents Between Real & Remembered: A Unique Photography & Painting Exhibition

Between Real & Remembered is a Shared Exhibition from Photographer Jason Sherman and Painter Dick Gabor

What ICE Is Actually Doing in Our Neighborhoods — and Why the Data Should Concern Us

Recent ICE numbers reveal a wide gap between political rhetoric and reality, raising urgent questions for Chicagoland residents.

Friend Of Wisconsin 'Slender Man' Stabber Morgan Geyser Arrested For Obstruction After Pair Captured In Illinois

Posen police confirmed the pair was arrested Sunday night at a Thorntons truck stop at 14840 Western Ave.

MMA Fighter Dies During Competition At Cicero Stadium: Report

Emergency responders were called to the stadium shortly before 8:40 p.m. Friday, the report said.

Morning coffee house returns to Loca Mocha in Brookfield November 25

Loca Mocha Cafe, 8858 Burlington Ave, welcomes Chicago’s official troubadour Mark Dvorak for Morning Coffee House Series Tuesday Nov 25 10am

Classical Blast! Dark Side of the Yule Concert

Christmas meets Classical Rock at the Joliet Museum on Thursday, Dec. 18th at 7:30pm!

Oak Park Resident Featured in "Annie" at Music Theater Works, Dec. 18 - Jan. 4

Jojo Nabwangu is a Member of the Youth Ensemble and Understudies “Tessie” in This Classic Production.

Craft Beer & Beverage Tasting at the Museum

Joliet Area Historical Museum on Friday, November 14th from 5:30-9pm - sample over 40 hand crafted beers, ciders, seltzers & more!

Chicago a cappella Marks 30 Seasons of Warmth in Oak Park

Celebrate 30 years of music and community Dec. 14 at Pilgrim Church with Holidays a cappella and a Winter Wellness Drive.

Acoustic Neighbors’ folk jam returns to Friendly Community in Berwyn November 20

Music & Potlucks, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization will present “Folk Jam @The Friendly" on Thursday, November 20 at 7pm in Berwyn IL

Imagine The People-Centered Commonwealth — A Humane, Self-Sustaining America

A blueprint for shared prosperity, ecological balance, and true democracy.

Judge Will Issue Court Order On Broadview ICE Facility; Details, Formal Order To Be Issued Wednesday Afternoon

Judge Gettleman said he believed a group of plaintiffs had made a sufficient case to justify some sort of court order.

Federal Hearing Over Alleged Inhumane Conditions Inside Broadview ICE Facility Happening Tuesday

"If the judge finds this is not a humane place, it's inhumane — he has the power to actually shut it down," legal analyst Irv Miller said.

Should You Wait to Buy a Home in Oak Park or Berwyn? Here’s Why “Later” Might Cost You More

Rates are down, listings are up, and timing is everything. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to buy in Oak Park or Berwyn, this is it.

Oak Park Community Recreation Center to Add Two New Solar Carport Arrays

Windfree Solar completed first carport array in 2023, expects to complete the two new systems by summer 2026

Protesters Comply With Curfew On First Night Without Fence Surrounding ICE Facility In Broadview, Illinois

There's no fence, but state trooper cars have been in the street blocking the entrance all day and night.

Volunteer at Frank Lloyd Wright's Landmark Robie House

Join the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust's upcoming volunteer training classes

Deadline Looms For Removal Of Fence Outside Broadview, Illinois ICE Facility

A judge ordered that the riot fence must come down by 11:59 p.m. Tuesday. But new barriers went up, and they are drawing criticism too.

What If Buzz Café’s Next Chapter Looked Like This?

A beloved Oak Park café closes… could its space become the next great community gathering spot?

6 tips for choosing your health benefits for 2026

By Tom Kunst, CEO, Employer & Individual, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois

​On October 21st in Forest Park: `Understanding Social Security'

At Forest Park Public Library, Dr. Jim Flanagan, author and founder of Bentron Financial Group, helps people navigate key retirement step

Broadview Police Enforce New Protest Curfew Near ICE Facility Ahead Of Possible National Guard Movement

"We now have potentially 200 on our list of potential violations. The vast majority in the last several weeks," Attorney Mark Fleming said.

The Sandwich Generation’s Long Game: When Downsizing Means Making Room for Everyone Else

How the sandwich generation is reshaping the downsizing journey

Partner w/ International Chicago Violin Competition - Early Partnership Opportunity - ENDS 10/31

Build International Recognition - Organizations, Institutes, Conservatories, Festivals etc. / ENDS Oct 31, 2025 / Support Young Artists

Oak Park Officials Say They Stand With Protesters At Broadview ICE Facility

Another Oak Park Township trustee, Juan Munoz, said he was among those detained by ICE on Friday during a protest.

Student-Led Harmony For Hearts Fills Oak Park Arms With Inspiring Musical Performance

Oak Park students from Harmony For Hearts volunteered at the Oak Park Arms. Classic and jazz performance brought inspiration.

Rates of Some Cancers are Rising Among Younger Adults: What Illinois Residents Need to Know

By Dr. Abbie Miller, chief medical officer, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois

Protesters Arrested Outside ICE Facility In Broadview: Reports

At least five protesters have been arrested as of late Saturday night, according to reports.

$750K Winning Lotto Ticket Sold In Chicago Suburbs — Could It Be Yours?

One lucky player matched all five numbers in the Monday evening drawing.