With the November statistics coming out this week, we're taking a look back at the top 10 worst Illinois towns for unemployment based on October 2013 figures.
We promise: there's not an ugly holiday sweater in sight.
Visit these hot spots across America next year.
The map below shows the median income in blocks across your neighborhood as reported by the US Census Bureau.
December's most-viewed articles on the Patch Chicago Network.
Trees will need to be bare of all ornamentation.
Reports from the Kendall County Sheriff's Office; Dec. 24 - Dec. 28.
See how alcohol can affect your system by reviewing the BAC charts.
Here are some interesting and important things to know for the coming week.
The increase is supposed to generate an additional $1.8 billion in revenue to make up for earlier losses.
Fight Crime: Invest in Kids takes a hard-nosed look at crime prevention strategies, informs the public and policymakers about those findings, and urges investment in programs proven effective by research.
Over 3,500 votes were cast.
Temperatures could drop below zero.
As Pope Francis gains admirers, he simultaneously alienates some American Catholics and Catholic allies.
A selection of job listings from around Kendall County
Illinois has some of the top universities and colleges in the country. Leaders at these fine institutions must make pretty good money. We wondered how much. You'll find the answers here.
The map below is a snapshot of what section of town has the most carpoolers.
Here's five of our favorite ‘feel good’ stories of 2013.
Late-night ice-capades ensue after one woman falls on the ice. A mother and daughter were among those throwing punches in downtown St. Charles.
After reading these stories on Patch, many members of the Patch community were inspired to donate to help others in need.
What does your snowman look like?
A roundup of recent driving under the influence charges.
The map below shows percentage of owner-occupied homes valued between $150,000 and $199,999 in your neighborhood, as reported by the US Census Bureau.
An explanation of why I’ve decided to let my daughters ring in the new year.