The Metra board nixed Friday a 3-month trial letting passengers ride with small pets in order to research the idea. What do you think?
Last week Bruce Rauner ordered a review of all spending authorized by Quinn during his last weeks in office. Is your local park on the list?
Now you can relax a bit if your kid is on the road… or if you’re driving around one.
A list of the top trending search terms in both Illinois and Chicago.
Lake Zurich Holiday Inn Express and Suites is offering dinner, a movie, pool party and a visit from Elsa and Olaf from the hit movie Frozen!
Some of these names will leave you scratching your head.
In one town, it’s illegal for boys to chuck snowballs at trees, but legal for girls… you definitely didn’t know that.
Doors Open to Everyone Jan. 1 to 4 for Commitment Day Festival, Fun Run & Indoor Triathlon
Rain Barrels and Composters are a great gift idea for the Gardener
These might be some of the best places to live in the state, if you can afford what it will cost you.
Winners of the “Enjoy Illinois: Delicious Destinations” award.
24/7 Wall St. released its annual survey of the best- and worst-run states in the nation. Are you surprised by Illinois’ new rank?
Will this year’s winter bring enough snow to top these records?
There’s a good chance you’re unaware of the state’s signature dish, and these 15 interesting facts about Thanksgiving turkeys.
A roundup of recent #PatchChicago stories.
How much are you paying in sales taxes compared to your neighboring cities and counties?
Runners can win a turkey as well as medals at Nicasa's Cold Turkey Trot 5K on Sunday, November 23rd.
If you’re a fan of the Simpsons and an Illinoisan, you’re going to love this.
A little-known legislative committee approved rules regulating fracking in Illinois, rubber-stamping the permitting process.
United Way of Lake County - Power of the Purse-Fundraiser
New law protects employees and alerts employers of their employees' rights.
Rain Barrels are now being offered to residents of Lake County through the Barrington Area Conservation Trust (BACT)
Need any ideas for Halloween? Look no further…
Let’s just say you wouldn't want to encounter one of these monstrosities.
A variety of activities abound for all ages
There is more to the jobs picture than just a simple percentage.
Vanessa Ceballos Runs the 2014 Bank of Chicago Marathon with Team Imerman Angels
21 “very famous” people who are buried in Illinois, according to Find a Grave.
With the announcement of September’s metro and local unemployment rates, here’s a breakdown by cities, counties and metro areas.
Ryan Josephson donates DynaMap machine in memory of his late grandmother
Jawbone, a company that creates fitness bracelets, analyzed data from its users to determine what time Americans go to sleep.
Already in full Halloween mode? Here are 13 biggest horror movie box office hits filmed in Illinois.
The Dusek family will have a live "monster" and mechanical decorations running during trick-or-treating hours in Grayslake.
Totals measured in Waukegan and Mundelein by the National Weather Service. And what's next for us this weekend?
And no, it's not the political kind.
Get in the fall spirit and check out one of these festivals happening this month.
Hope Shines! Candlelight Initiative Celebrates the International Day of the Girl 6-7:30 pm Big Bear Lake in Century Park, Vernon Hills
October 21st - 23rd, 2014
This is one of our spookiest lists ever! Don't say we didn't warn you…
The household chemical waste collection event will be held on November 1.