To save lives, this Newtown survivor talks to gun owners and lawmakers. Hers is one story in "Sandy Hook: One Year Later — a Patch Report."
We looked at stories from across America in the year since the shootings at Sandy Hook School to try to illustrate the scale of the problem.
More and more people are working at home as a result of the advancement of technology.
Tell us about your business and take advantage Patch's ability to reach your neighbors.
Birth, school, health and well being at the core of these Chicago-area campaigns.
A collection of odd, quirky and sometimes just plain weird crime reports from around the area.
Alexander McCracken, 85, builds instruments in his spare time. He can't play them, so he asks others to demonstrate the sounds of his creations.
The three men allegedly pepper-sprayed an employee and a customer before grabbing cell phones and hopping into a getaway car. The alleged "brazen criminal behavior" will not be tolerated in DuPage County, said State's Attorney Robert Berlin.
Here's a surprise: retailers are ordering fewer toys this year.
Cinema Siren gives the film four out of five stars. Movie opens in theaters Friday.
Electric grid expansion forces lane closures Saturday and Sunday.
These meals are portable, easy to freeze in bulk and super-simple.
The Geminid meteor shower 2013 peak is just about here.
Our Patch sites share local job opportunities with you every week. Now take a look at some of those jobs from around the Chicago suburbs.
Video of cows being beaten and stabbed prompts Nestle, maker of DiGiorno and Jack's frozen pizzas, to drop Wisconsin dairy farm.
The Illinois Lottery wants you to think about dropping $2 on the Veterans Cash drawing, too, to help our military vets.
3 Things to Do in Chicago: Lots of holiday cheer this weekend plus Jerry Seinfeld.
The hotly anticipated Italian seafood restaurant is located in the Thompson Hotel.
Cause of accident remains under investigation, according to a spokesman with the Illinois State Police.
Woodridge police reports, Nov. 25-30.
Gisele Bündchen, supermodel and super mom, shows us all how easy and beautiful breastfeedling can be.
Make these gorgeous sweet treats this weekend.
Stop fumbling with scraps of cut-out paper coupons and save the high-tech way.
Save cash this season with these delicious DIY holiday gifts.
10 steps to find the joy in the December job hunt.