New state laws on pet stores, Facebook, child visitation, wine and unpaid tolls take effect Jan. 1, 2014.
After a bus crashed into its old building Oct. 2, Wright Way Rescue supporters finally have a plan for a new home.
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi appointed Schakowsky as vice chair of the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee.
A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.
She was marching in a rally for immigration reform.
Bipartisan caucus, with Deerfield representative involved, cannot sway enough members. Schakowsky blames Republican opposition to Obamacare. Kirk calls for compromise.
A Friday luncheon was held to rally the Republican Women of Park Ridge club's morale.
There are new street signs in Uptown, which officials hope are less confusing than the signs that were put up at the same spot over the summer.
As the president and Congress debate another military move in the Middle East, we ask how the idea of a U.S. strike hits home with you. Take the Patch Poll.
She wants more information on the scope and efficacy of any attack. U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider, whose district is just to the north, is also considering his decision carefully.
Park Ridge police officers can take part in a plane pull for Special Olympics this month without any worry of liability for the city, officials say.
The theft of four computers from Advocate Medical Group last month, means data from more than 4 million patients has been exposed. Investigators are tracking the case.
Mayor David Schmidt says new street signs in Park Ridge are doing more to confuse drivers than to help them.
Residents can learn at a special meeting next month about existing sewers in the community, and new projects that may help ease flooding concerns in Park Ridge.
The Park Ridge Herald-Advocate reports that Cook County would like to see portions of Maine Township annexed by nearby municipalities.
The Chicago Tribune reports that Park Ridge and other nearby municipalities are looking into taking over some Cook County services.
Nearly 300 people in eight states — including Illinois — have been stricken with Cyclospora. The U.S. CDC is investigating the cause.
Those eligible for federal assistance from the April and May floods now have until Aug. 8 to apply.
Legislation was introduced by State Sen. Julie Morrison, of Deerfield, after her nephew, Tony Borcia, of Libertyville, was struck and killed by an intoxicated boater on the Chain O' Lakes last summer.
Pace bus routes during Taste of Park Ridge.
Find out if local legislators were among those in the House and Senate to vote to override Gov. Pat Quinn's amendatory veto of concealed carry regulations.