Western Springs Garden Club awards Scholarships!

WSGC is awarding multiple $500-$1000 scholarships to college-bound residents of District 204.

Suspicious Person Offers Teenage Girl a Ride in La Grange

The man drove away and didn’t try to contact the girl again, and police aren't aware of any similar events involving this man or his car.

Oak Park Man Charged With Punching Pregnant Girlfriend In Brookfield Zoo Lion House

Boyfriend said he wrapped fist in baby blanket so he wouldn't hurt pregnant girlfriend when he punched her, cops say.

Spaghetti Dinner Supports Youth Mission Trip

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser March 14 Come one, come all!

You won't believe how much money these Illinois colleges raked in last year

New report reveals which colleges received the most in private gifts. Let’s just say Northwestern University has some very generous donors.

Jenny McCarthy's New House / Mall Terror Worries / Drew Peterson and the Hit Man / Little Leaguers Stripped of U.S. Title

And an adorable pug runs through a snow maze in a very, very cold and snowy February. These were the most-read stories of February 2015.

Team Physicians for the Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox Open Immediate Care Clinic for Orthopedic Patients

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush's "OrthoCare Now" clinic allows patients with injuries to avoid long lines in the ER

The 10 Most Expensive Homes for Sale in Suburban Chicago

Looking to step up or just see how the other half lives? Check out these big digs in the Chicago suburbs.

Your Illinois Driver's License Soon May Not Pass Muster with the TSA

State concerned about REAL ID. Also, one university tuition perk may be killed. Plus the gov's budget and local school funding.

Yelp's Top 5 Irish Spots Near Western Springs and La Grange

Looking for a great place to dine and drink on St. Patrick's Day? Maybe one of these will please. Don't agree? Share your favorite with us.

The Eastland disaster and 7 other dark moments in Illinois history

Top 8 most notorious, morbid events that happened in Illinois.

Favorite children's author duo to visit LT Corral

Sunday, March 8 at 2pm

Riverside Police Release 2014 Coyote Sighting Report

Sixty-six coyotes were spotted ambling through the village in 2014, police chief says.

NBC Casting America's Best Home Cooks For Season 2 of Food Fighters

NBC is seeking America’s best home cooks to compete with professional chefs for huge cash prizes!

How much money would your city lose under Rauner's proposed budget?

Illinois towns will feel the sting under Gov. Rauner’s budget plan. Find out just how painful the cuts could be…

Register now for Grand Avenue Summer Adventure Camps

Get your kids moving this summer and get a few hours to yourself , camps located in Western Springs and La Grange Highlands.

LT students take part in German competitions, fun

Students participated in the University of Illinois at Chicago's German High School Day

15 steps that put Rahm in an unthinkable situation... and who could be next

Despite support from big corporations and Pres. Obama, these 15 steps led Rahm down a hazardous path. Could his friend be next?

ReDiscover: The Big Read, New & Improved!

Celebrating Home!

Local Jobs: YMCA, Toys 'R' Us, Park District, Best Buy

Patch’s jobs board makes it easy for job-hunters and employers to search for and post local, regional and national jobs.

Western Springs Police Reports: Driving Without License, Outstanding Arrest Warrant

Western Springs Police Department provided crime and arrest information through Feb. 24.

Tower Chorale to Perform Faure Masterworks

Performances will take place March 1 in La Grange and March 8 in Chicago.

And the Oscar goes to... an Illinoisan!

Did you know these Academy Award winners have Illinois roots?

Plymouth Place Hosts March 2015 Events

Events are free and open to the public, but reservations are requested.

Saint John of the Parish School Student Wins Spelling Bee.

Bernadette Miao spells emancipation to advance to Washington, D.C.

Building the Historic Water Tower

You probably drive or walk by it every week. But, do you know how the village’s 112-foot-tall Water Tower came to be?

Chronicling Corruption in Illinois: Enough History to Write a Book, Literally

“The federal crime rate in the [Chicago] City Council is higher than in the most dangerous ghetto in the city.”

LT celebrates Chinese New Year

LT's East Asian Culture Club and Chinese classes visit Spring Avenue Elementary School

LTHS artists win lion's share of awards, contingent advances to national level

Five of the students will advance to national competition with multiple pieces of art.

LTHS take icy plunge for good cause

Over $11,000 was raised for Special Olympics of Illinois

LT to participate in National African American Read-In

Thursday, February 26, 7pm at the North Campus Community Room (room 140)

LT to host Model UN conference

February 28th at South Campus

LT Jazz Ensemble to host special guest

Wednesday, January 25 at 7:30pm at the South Campus Performing Arts Center

How Many Millionaires Live in Illinois?

If Madigan wants to tax millionaires, he better do it quick.

Easter Brunch at the Abbington

Easter Sunday Brunch

Chicago Zoological Society to Celebrate Cesar Chavez with Launch of Art Contest in his Honor

A special celebration is planned at the Brookfield Zoo for March 28.

No Heat Hasn't Turned West Side Nuns Into Sob Sisters

The nuns of Fraternite Notre Dame still continue good deeds despite their church's heating system breaking. Find out how to help them.

Obituary: Robert Reese Kidder, 51, Loving Family Member

The Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Feb. 22 at Hallowell and James Funeral Home. Prayers and Mass will be Feb. 23.

Will County Doctor Body Slams CM Punk With $1M Libel Lawsuit

The WWE's ringside doc claims the ex-wrestler, during a podcast, called him lazy and said he mistreated medical issues.

Snow, More Bitter Cold Could Be On the Way: Weather Service

Wind chill values could dip to -20 to -30 by Sunday night.