The Broadway classic will have a six show run starting Thursday.
The Chicago-based radio host says Chicago has become unlivable.
Also in this week's 'Good Reads,' Locals organize aid for the Philippines and a chef chases down an iPhone thief.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
Elena Delle Donne, the second overall pick in the 2013 WNBA draft and the 2013 Rookie of the Year was at New Trier on Tuesday.
Betsy Seno is retiring from Glencoe Public Safety to work in real estate.
Anyone may bring toiletries or non-perishable food to their Niles office by 4 p.m. Saturday, and they will ship it free to the Philippines.
"Is she warm enough? Is she too warm? Is she still breathing??" These are examples of the thoughts racing through the mind of a new parent.
The theater's new home will likely open in 2016.
Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.
It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.
Highland Park World War II veteran Nathan Firestone showed defiance when questioned by German captors after he was shot down over Austria.
See how people are thanking veterans around the country.
Rich Cohen's book, 'Monsters: The 1985 Chicago Bears and the Wild Heart of Football, came out to great review on Amazon.
This week's 'Good Reads' also includes a story about a dog rescue and some pumpkin smashing.
We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.
Also in this week's 'Good Reads,' a lottery winner shares the jackpot with his uncle and a tour of Michael Jordan's home.
See what $21 million will get you. You might get it for less.
What's your favorite item at downtown Winnetka's favorite fast food restaurant?
Mom's rendition of "My Heart Can't Tell You No" creates a strong reaction in her 10-month-old baby.
Jeanne Bishop says forgiving David Biro, her sister's killer, is important for her as a Christian.
League of Women Voters offers expert advice from professionals about the impact of the Affordable Care Act on individuals.
A dad gets emotional about his son's good grade, plus a baby dolphin and a polar explorer in this week's 'Good Reads.'
'Rolling Stone' compiled the list as part of its Venues That Rock series.
A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.
He explains how he made a two-month trek over the mostly-frozen Arctic Ocean to the North Pole for the centennial of Admiral Peary's achievement. It was made into a movie.
Patch responds to reader suggestions of the best fall foliage in Highland Park and Deerfield.
Every parent should have this much joy at report card time.
Best of the Blogs: Enjoy some of the recent top blog posts.
Nearly a year after video gaming went live in Illinois, hundreds of video gaming terminals are now up and running in the Chicago suburbs.
Enjoy some of our top blog posts this week in Best of the Blogs.
Forbes list of the 400 richest people in the country includes 15 in Illinois, 10 of whom live in Chicago.
Eric Lefkofsky of Glencoe and Patrick Ryan of Winnetka made the list of the 400 richest Americans.
Mark Stephan received the artificial hip after a bicycle accident in which doctors told him he'd be in a wheelchair for life. Stephan now walks on his own power, and continues to ride his bike.
From a trustee's DUI to possible cougar sightings to a North Shore tragedy that struck close to home, here are the top stories for the site last month.
Winnetka Patch is launching ‘Patch Click and Claim for Charity’ in April to help small business owners reach customers and the Evanston Community Foundation market itself in town.