Local business owners tell Patch what they're best known for and when they got started.
It's OK to love lining up at 3 a.m. for deals, but remember, it's not a national requirement.
Try these age-appropriate tips and recipe ideas to get kids involved in the kitchen.
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.
Good reads and good people: Fighting bullies and cancer. Rescuing a beloved dog. Forgiving the men who robbed you. Losing the lottery and winning.
Whether you are looking for a new job or are just curious what is available, here are few local job openings to get you started.
Would it surprise you to learn you can buy Facebook fans? Reboot Illinois explains.
One World Trade Center in New York City officially claims the title Tuesday.
How to check your windows, where to set your thermostat and what to do with your drapes, via ComEd's Patch blog.
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How to overcome the financial challenges of merging two households.
Get a head start on the holiday season with these great gift ideas for every member of the family.
The map below shows a snapshot of the percentage of homes with mortgages across town.
Woodridge police reports, Nov. 2-3.
See how people are thanking veterans around the country.
Follow these simple tips while you’re young to reap the rewards.
Also, bomb squad sweeps St. Charles East, Glenbard district may require iPads for freshmen, huffing back in vogue in Lemont and football teams still alive.
Our Newscruncher maps carve out a snapshot of life in Woodridge.
Here's what we found that won't be open in Woodridge for the federal holiday honoring veterans of the U.S. armed services.
Driving-under-the-influence charges reported in the week prior to Nov. 9 in Patch towns throughout the west suburbs.
A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.
Adding a protein boost to your diet may keep you healthy this flu season.
The map below shows a snapshot of the percentage of homes whose value increased across town.