Pets on a Train: Who's On Board With Bringing Fido on the Metra?

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?

Should State Funding for Local Parks be Scrapped?

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?

The Best and Worst States for Teenage Drivers

Now you can relax a bit if your kid is on the road… or if you’re driving around one.

The Top Google Searches in 2014

A list of the top trending search terms in both Illinois and Chicago.

Celebrate New Year's with the Family at Lake Zurich Holiday Inn Express and Suites

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!

The Weirdest Town Names in Illinois

Some of these names will leave you scratching your head.

Did you know these 30 fun facts about Illinois?

In one town, it’s illegal for boys to chuck snowballs at trees, but legal for girls… you definitely didn’t know that.

Vernon Hills Life Time Invites Community to Embrace Healthier, More Active 2015

Doors Open to Everyone Jan. 1 to 4 for Commitment Day Festival, Fun Run & Indoor Triathlon

Rain Barrels and Composters Available

Rain Barrels and Composters are a great gift idea for the Gardener

The 25 best Illinois cities to live in, according to AreaVibes

These might be some of the best places to live in the state, if you can afford what it will cost you.

19 Illinois Restaurants Win Statewide Award

Winners of the “Enjoy Illinois: Delicious Destinations” award.

Illinois is One of the Nation's Worst-Run States

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?

The 6 Biggest NOAA-Ranked Snowstorms Recorded in Illinois

Will this year’s winter bring enough snow to top these records?

Apparently this is Illinois' signature Thanksgiving Day dish

There’s a good chance you’re unaware of the state’s signature dish, and these 15 interesting facts about Thanksgiving turkeys.

Drew Peterson Lawyer Believes Wife-Killer's Murder-For-Hire Rap A 'Setup'

A roundup of recent #PatchChicago stories.

Top Illinois cities and counties with the highest sales taxes

How much are you paying in sales taxes compared to your neighboring cities and counties?

Win a Turkey at Nicasa's "Cold Turkey Trot" 5K Run/Walk

Runners can win a turkey as well as medals at Nicasa's Cold Turkey Trot 5K on Sunday, November 23rd.

Here are 20 Reasons Why the Simpsons is Set in Illinois

If you’re a fan of the Simpsons and an Illinoisan, you’re going to love this.

Fracking Set to Begin in Illinois as Lawmakers Approve Regulation Rules

A little-known legislative committee approved rules regulating fracking in Illinois, rubber-stamping the permitting process.

United Way of Lake County's 9th Annual 'Power of the Purse' Raises $15,000 to Support Childhood Literacy Programs in Lake County's Neediest Communities

United Way of Lake County - Power of the Purse-Fundraiser

EMPLOYERS CANNOT FIRE OR REFUSE TO PROMOTE EMPLOYEES USING MEDICAL CANNABIS

New law protects employees and alerts employers of their employees' rights.

Rain Barrels Now Available Through BACT

Rain Barrels are now being offered to residents of Lake County through the Barrington Area Conservation Trust (BACT)

The Scariest Things To Do in Illinois This Halloween

Need any ideas for Halloween? Look no further…

The Top 10 Most Mysterious Monster Stories in Illinois

Let’s just say you wouldn't want to encounter one of these monstrosities.

Fall Yields Myriad of Events at Congregation Or Shalom

A variety of activities abound for all ages

Why Illinois' September Unemployment Rate Doesn't Tell the Whole Story

There is more to the jobs picture than just a simple percentage.

Vernon Hills, Vanessa Ceballos Runs the 2014 Bank of Chicago Marathon with Team Imerman Angels

Vanessa Ceballos Runs the 2014 Bank of Chicago Marathon with Team Imerman Angels

These 21 Famous Peoples' Graves Can Be Found in Illinois

21 “very famous” people who are buried in Illinois, according to Find a Grave.

The Highest and Lowest Unemployment Rates in Illinois

With the announcement of September’s metro and local unemployment rates, here’s a breakdown by cities, counties and metro areas.

Vernon Hills Teen Donates $2,000 Machine to NorthShore Kellogg Cancer Center for Bar Mitzvah Project

Ryan Josephson donates DynaMap machine in memory of his late grandmother

Do You and Your Neighbors Get Enough Sleep?

Jawbone, a company that creates fitness bracelets, analyzed data from its users to determine what time Americans go to sleep.

Were Any of These Highest-Grossing Horror Movies Filmed Near You?

Already in full Halloween mode? Here are 13 biggest horror movie box office hits filmed in Illinois.

Decorations at This Grayslake Home Come to Life on Halloween Night

The Dusek family will have a live "monster" and mechanical decorations running during trick-or-treating hours in Grayslake.

Who's All Wet? How Much Rain Fell in the Last 3 Days in the Lake County Area?

Totals measured in Waukegan and Mundelein by the National Weather Service. And what's next for us this weekend?

Illinois is Home to the Most Rat-Infested City in America

And no, it's not the political kind.

28 Fun Fall Festivals for Families in October

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 October 11

Hope Shines! Candlelight Initiative Celebrates the International Day of the Girl 6-7:30 pm Big Bear Lake in Century Park, Vernon Hills

It's your brain that hears. Not you ears. THREE-DAY EVENT!

October 21st - 23rd, 2014

BEWARE: Illinois' 50 Most Haunted Places

This is one of our spookiest lists ever! Don't say we didn't warn you…

Household Chemical Waste Collection Event Held in Coming Weeks

The household chemical waste collection event will be held on November 1.