Fox Valley Philharmonic Do-It-Yourself Messiah

Fox Valley Philharmonic 4th Annual Do-It-Yourself Messiah

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.

5 Ways to Handle a Halloween Candy Overload

#2 helps parents steal back a few pieces at a time.

Western Springs Hosts Recreation Classes to Help Kids Burn Off Energy

Game time, jr. basketball and cartoon drawing programs are available.

Village of Western Springs Adopts Ebola Protocols

Villages are taking actions that are in an abundance of caution to assure the safety of both our residents and emergency response personnel.

La Grange Park Police Report: Recent Crimes Include Theft and Graffiti

Burglary and theft are often crimes of opportunity.

Considering a Career in Real Estate?

Real Estate License Classes Begin Soon!

WS Halloween Hoopla Party Offers Prizes, Performances, Treats and Excitement

The Halloween Hoopla Party takes place Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 5 to 7 pm. at the Western Springs Rec Center.

La Grange Police Department Hosts Unclaimed Bicycle Auction

Unclaimed bicycles will be auctioned off at 9 a.m. on Oct. 26 at the rear of the La Grange Police Department.

HINSDALE CHORALE BEGINS NEW ERA UNDER THE DIRECTION OF BRUCE HALL

HINSDALE CHORALE BEGINS A NEW ERA UNDER THE DIRECTION OF BRUCE HALL

FREE Junior Soccer Futsal Clinic at Velocity All Sports in Mokena

Come Join Us for a FREE Jr. Futsal Clinic (ages 5-10) at Velocity All Sports, 9120 W. 191st, Mokena ~ located off of Rt. 45 and I-80.

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.

Sign Up Open for Western Springs Lacrosse Winter House League

Western Springs Lacrosse Winter House League will start Nov. 2.

Western Springs Recreation Dept Offers Dodgeball

No registration necessary. Pay as you play on Friday nights through December 19.

Western Springs Resident and Loyola Medical School Assistant Dean Retires after 35 Years

Mike Lambesis, the longest serving assistant dean of student affairs at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, retires.

Z Tech Window Tinting Now Open in Countryside

39 year old family business specializing in Auto, Home and Commercial window tinting now open in Countryside.

Crews Painting Pavement at Howard Avenue and 43rd Street

Please do not park in the parking stalls or near the intersections so that the contractor can quickly apply the markings.

Standard Market Westmont Hosts Halloween Costume Party

Come Dressed in Your Best Costume October 31 from 5-9 p.m. for a Chance to Win a Coupon for a Free Thanksgiving Turkey

Nazareth Academy WALK Celebrates 40th Anniversary

All proceeds from the WALK support Nazareth’s operating income and benefit students in the current school year.

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.

Nazareth Academy Junior Matthew Clark Earns IHSA State Award.

Matthew Clark of Westchester finished in 9th place overall in the IHSA Boy’s Golf State Tournament.

Local Jobs: Class Assistant, Parts Driver, Line Cook, Artist Manager, Teacher

Looking for a new line of work or a way to supplement your income? Check out what Patch found for you.

Photos: Chicago Blackhawks' Forward Patrick Sharp Visits St. Louise De Marillac School

St. Louise de Marillac School in La Grange Park won the visit in Goodwill’s Pass It On Donation Challenge.

Western Springs Says Goodbye to Party Lines

For many years, village residents shared their phone lines with neighbors. But, that finally ended in the 1950’s.

Gurrie Middle School Students Learn to Cook with Student-Grown Peppers

Executive chef Franke Vasquez mentors middle schoolers.

See and Discuss "Wadjda" on October 24

Join the Thomas Ford Library Film Discussion Group at 7 p.m.

Union Backs Libertarian Candidate in Effort to Beat Rauner

One union is doing all it can to help Libertarian candidate Chad Grimm draw votes away from Rauner.

Standard Market Westmont Hosts Prisoner Wine Release Party

Get in the Halloween spirit at Standard Market Westmont’s wine release party on Oct 29

Join the 'Teal Pumpkin Project' to Keep Halloween Fun For Kids with Food Allergies

The Food Allergy Parent Group of Western Springs is encouraging the community to provide non-food treats for trick-or-treaters.

LTHS celebrates Red Ribbon Week

Lyons Township High School will honor Red Ribbon Week October 23-31

Mundane Moments Make Best College Essays!

Wow Writing Workshop president Kim Lifton explains why mundane moments make the best college essays.

Theatre of Western Springs presents 'Design for Murder'

Everyone’s a suspect in this mystery with romance, comedy, a dark and stormy night and the all important murder.

Quinn and Rauner's Top 10 Biggest Donors

Before you vote, you should know where all this money is coming from.

Safety Bulletin: 10 Signs of Video Game Addiction that Parents Should Recognize

Mood shifts, withdrawal symptoms and a preoccupation with video games are a few psychological signs of video game addiction.

First Congregational Church of Western Springs Hosts Rummage Sale

The annual fall rummage sale will take place Oct. 21 and 22.

Peirson Meyer Wine Dinner at Vie

Farm-to-Table Restaurant to Host Wine Dinner with Peirson Meyer Wines

OPEN HOUSE, SUNDAY 10/19, 1-4 PM, 4543 GRAND AVE, WESTERN SPRINGS

OPEN HOUSE, SUNDAY, 10/19, 1-4PM, 4543 Grand, Western Springs

The Joffrey Ballet creates a stunning Swan Lake

For the first time in its nearly 60 year history, the Joffrey Ballet performs Swan Lake.

Wickedly Creative Chicago-Area Haunted Houses Offer Thrills and Chills

Patch roundup of places to go for a good scare in Chicago's suburbs.