Best of the Blogs: Some of this week's Top Reads.
A look at weird news in the Chicago area.
DUI arrests as reported on Patch sites in the past week.
Also in this week's 'Good Reads,' Cabbie's get 'sexy' for a calendar and is it fair to be fired for medical marijuana use?
The map below shows percentage of owner-occupied homes valued between $150,000 and $199,999 in your neighborhood, as reported by the US Census Bureau.
The cabbies pose against the hoods of their cars, mostly fully dressed, to raise money for a lawsuit against the City of Chicago.
An explanation of why I’ve decided to let my daughters ring in the new year.
A 19-year-old was arrested after an infant she was looking after sustained head injuries.
Also, join the crowds at Old Orchard for the restaurants and after-Christmas bargains.
Also, men were likely to enjoy 'time away from work' most, all ages ranked 'receiving gifts' lower than 'giving gifts,' and--find out which age group enjoys the holidays the most.
Which Illinois politician will be arrested next? What will happen with our taxes? Which big corporation will threaten to leave us next? Predictions, anyone?
New state laws on pet stores, Facebook, child visitation, wine and unpaid tolls take effect Jan. 1, 2014.
Also 'The Wolf of Wall Street' and 'Inside Llewyn Davis.'
Here are some interesting and important things to know for the coming week.
Here are some interesting tidbits about the upcoming holiday.
These promises are easy to keep—and a boon for your bank account.
Think you need a ton of money to have a ton of fun? Think again and take a look at some of our area day trips.
The famed chef/owner of Moto and iNG is opening a coffee and pastry shop in the Old Irving Park neighborhood. He'll use a 'miracle berry' to replace sugar in his creations.
An adaptation of David Sedaris' hilarious account of working as a Macy's elf runs through Sunday. You can also head to the Lincoln Park Zoo to learn about how animals deal with frigid weather.
A Chicago blogger has put together a useful and fascinating interactive map for tracking average teacher pay by state since 1970. You can even adjust the figures for inflation. Highly recommended.
Also, two sisters are raising money to do relief work in Haiti, a woman heads to Columbia to teach English and a dog owner needs help covering her pups surgery bill.
Are you a new mom with an old Lemonheads t-shirt? The map below shows where you can find other new moms of your generation.
These sides will take center stage at the holiday table.
Simple tips for making sure all your hard work in the kitchen doesn't go to waste.
Here are some fun and weird facts about Christmas foods that might have you rethinking your own holiday menu and traditions.
Some major retailers are keeping their doors open around the clock to help last-minute shoppers buy holiday gifts.