Park Ridge Hospital Linked to Largest Outbreak of Potentially Deadly Bacteria

Volunteers Needed for Park Ridge City Boards, Commissions

14 New Laws for the New Year

New state laws on pet stores, Facebook, child visitation, wine and unpaid tolls take effect Jan. 1, 2014.

New Law: See Which Highways Will Have a 70 MPH Speed Limit on Jan. 1

Illinois Tollway Approves $105.3 Million in New Construction Projects

Wright Way Animal Rescue OK'd To Locate In Morton Grove Building

After a bus crashed into its old building Oct. 2, Wright Way Rescue supporters finally have a plan for a new home.

Schakowsky Named to Leadership of Top House Democratic Committee

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi appointed Schakowsky as vice chair of the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee.

Union Files Complaint Against Des Plaines Rivers Casino

Niles Mayor Refuses To Call It A 'Holiday' Tree

What Child Care Costs Mean for You and Your Family

Three Ways the Shutdown Hurt the Economy

A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.

Illinois Reacts: House Passes Bill To Legalize Same-Sex Marriage

FAA Allows Most Electronic Devices Throughout Flights

Congresswoman Schakowsky Arrested In Washington, D.C.

She was marching in a rally for immigration reform.

Government Shuts Down Despite Schneider Effort

Bipartisan caucus, with Deerfield representative involved, cannot sway enough members. Schakowsky blames Republican opposition to Obamacare. Kirk calls for compromise.

Maine Township Republicans Try To Regroup At Luncheon

A Friday luncheon was held to rally the Republican Women of Park Ridge club's morale.

Confusing Street Signs Replaced

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.

Patch Poll: Should the U.S. Attack Syria?

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.

U.S. Rep. Schakowsky Still Weighing Decision on Syria

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.

Uptown Streetscape Work Begins Sept. 9

No Liability With Plane Pull, Official says

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.

Feds, Attorney General Now Investigating Advocate Data Theft

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.

Uptown Street Signs Confusing, Mayor Says

Mayor David Schmidt says new street signs in Park Ridge are doing more to confuse drivers than to help them.

Learn Everything You've Always Wanted to Know About Sewers

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.

Buy-a-Brick for Park Ridge Library's Reading Garden

Cook County Wants Maine Township Annexation

The Park Ridge Herald-Advocate reports that Cook County would like to see portions of Maine Township annexed by nearby municipalities.

Park Ridge Considering County Services Idea

The Chicago Tribune reports that Park Ridge and other nearby municipalities are looking into taking over some Cook County services.

FEMA Extends Registration Deadline for Flood Assistance

Sunday Comic: Gov. Pat Quinn Plays Hardball with Sox, Cubs

That Stomach Bug You Have? It Might Need A Prescription

Nearly 300 people in eight states — including Illinois — have been stricken with Cyclospora. The U.S. CDC is investigating the cause.

Flood Assistance Application Deadline Extended by FEMA

Those eligible for federal assistance from the April and May floods now have until Aug. 8 to apply.

New Illinois Boating Law Inspired by Young Boy's Death

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.

Park Ridge Announces Brush Pickup

Sunday Comic: Governor Quinn Gives Wakeup Call to State Lawmakers

Pace Buses to be Rerouted During Taste of Park Ridge

Pace bus routes during Taste of Park Ridge.

Area Residents React to Illinois Legalizing Concealed Carry

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.

Park Ridge Applies for $27 Million in Grants for Flood Control Projects

Park Ridge to Talk Gun Control, Conceal Carry

Deadline for Flood Aid Applications Extended to July 24

Park Ridge: Special Flood Garbage Pickup