This week's 'Good Reads' also includes a story about a dog rescue and some pumpkin smashing.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
Learn where else you can charge an electric vehicle in the nearby area.
It will take place Monday starting at 9:30 a.m.
And one--McCormick and Schmick's--is on Sunday, Nov. 10.
Students made elaborate Day of the Dead altars to remember deceased loved ones, and dozens of family members observed the holiday, eating the sweet pan de muertos.
We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.
Also in this week's 'Good Reads,' a lottery winner shares the jackpot with his uncle and a tour of Michael Jordan's home.
See what $21 million will get you. You might get it for less.
Mom's rendition of "My Heart Can't Tell You No" creates a strong reaction in her 10-month-old baby.
Wear your costume on Halloween and get free stuff and good bargains. Some are for kids only; some are good for adults, too.
Jeanne Bishop says forgiving David Biro, her sister's killer, is important for her as a Christian.
The host of TV's "The Dr. Oz Show" came to Advocate Health Care in Park Ridge Tuesday to promote flu shots and posed with fans. Advocate gave away 1,000 free shots.
Dr. Oz is teaming up with Advocate Health and Fox 32 to promote the importance of getting flu shots.
NerdWallet lists Evanston Hospital and Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge in the top 10 of most patient-recommended facilities in the state.
A dad gets emotional about his son's good grade, plus a baby dolphin and a polar explorer in this week's 'Good Reads.'
'Rolling Stone' compiled the list as part of its Venues That Rock series.
A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.
He explains how he made a two-month trek over the mostly-frozen Arctic Ocean to the North Pole for the centennial of Admiral Peary's achievement. It was made into a movie.
Every parent should have this much joy at report card time.
Two women rescued a young girl who was pulled out to shore Thursday afternoon. The National Weather Service has issued a beach hazards statement for the area.
My wife's birthday falls on Yom Kippur every year. In the sense that Yom Kippur is the day we take stock of the past year and anticipate the coming year, it's the birthday of us all. But don't worry-- the cake is not forgotten.
Tips to get organized and be prepared for your kids’ summer camps.
Skokie Public Library received the LibraryAware Community Award and a $7,500 prize, Skokie Review reported.
A Geniza is a Jewish ritual in which used books, clothing and other items are donated by members of the community and buried in a sacred place to benefit both the community and future generations.
Abbas Nasir, who hails from Skokie, has been selected to serve as an intern for the College Savings program at the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office.
For this week's Readers' Choice we want to know: Who has the best Mexican food in Skokie?
Relax, waiting until the last minute only means you wanted to have the maximum amount of time to pick out a gift for mom this Mother's Day.
After running a poll asking if pit bulls should be banned, readers voiced their thoughts and even took action. See what one local group did.
The winner - who has yet to claim his ticket - won $33,333 at a Skokie 7-Eleven on Tuesday.
The Talking Farm, which spans 10,000 sq. ft., officially launched the week of April 10.
We're not asking who has the best drink specials. Or who makes the best mint mojito. We want to know who serves the best bar food.
Skokie has some gorgeous parks, and with Spring finally here, we thought we'd ask, "Which park is the best?"
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The Skokie-Evanston writing team was inspired to finish their book by the story of a 4-year-old boy who died of epilepsy while they were writing it. Now they're donating part of the book's sales to a foundation set up in his name.