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Study: Little Has Changed in Climbing the Economic Ladder

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Income mobility hasn’t become tougher or much easier in the past three decades according to the National Bureau of Economic Research.

Supporters Go to Bat for Lemont Sports Complex

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One resident called the $21-million complex a "win-win-win," during a Jan. 27 board meeting. Supporters teamed up and shared their views on the controversial facility.

What Obama Could Learn From Pete Seeger for SOTU Address

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In Tuesday's State of the Union address, will President Obama channel the spirit of Pete Seeger?

Median Home Sales Price Jumps 13.5 Percent from Dec. 2012-2013

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However, the number of single, detached homes sold dropped by 16.7 percent in Darien.

Who Do You Trust to Fix Your Furnace?

Diamonds in the Rough: Illinois' Top Liberal Arts Colleges

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Liberal arts colleges at times take a back seat to big private and public universities, but that doesn't mean we should forget about them. They're great institutions and Illinois has a number of them. Here are the best in the Land of Lincoln.

Local Job Standouts: On-Call Firefighters, Geek Squad, Engineering Intern

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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.

Find Homes for Sale in the Area, Jan. 29

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The latest in local real estate information from our partners at Zillow.

Not Watching the Super Bowl? 5 Great Things To Do Instead

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How the football-adverse can get the best out of Super Bowl Sunday.

Driver of Wheaton School Bus Without Heat Treated for Hypothermia

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The driver of a morning bus headed to Monroe Middle School in Wheaton, Ill., on Jan. 23, 2014, says she was given an unheated bus to drive her route and later was treated for hypothermia. | Credit: Patch file
She said the bus’s heater was not working when she began her route Jan. 23, and Illinois Central School Bus ignored her repeated pleas for help.

What Does Illinois Have in Common with Alaska and Hawaii?

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Hint: Think unions. If you said all three rank in the top 10 of states with the highest unionized workforce percentage, then pat yourself on the back.

Find Open Houses in the Area, Jan. 30

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The latest in local real estate information from our partners at Zillow.

This Story of a School Bus Driver Getting Hypothermia Will Give You Chills

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The driver of a morning bus headed to Monroe Middle School in Wheaton, Ill., on Jan. 23, 2014, says she was given an unheated bus to drive her route and later was treated for hypothermia. | Credit: Patch file
School bus driver's pleas for a bus with a working heater were ignored.

Inside the Mind of the Columbia Mall Shooter

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Police identified Darion Marcus Aguilar, 19, as the shooter who killed two people and himself at The Mall in Columbia on Saturday. (Credit: Howard County Police Department)
Darion Aguilar 'mentions killing people, but in general terms,' in his journal, police said.

School Dumps Lunch for Kids Behind on Payments

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Kids at a Utah Elementary were served lunch then had it taken away because their parents were overdue on payment. How would you react?
Elementary students at a Salt Lake City school faced humiliation and empty stomachs earlier this week when their food was taken and thrown out. The reason? Their parents were behind on payments.

This Amazing Rescue of an 1,800-Pound Horse Will Have You Cheering

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Firefighters were able to save an 1,800-pound horse in Hamilton, Mass., after the it fell through ice.
Patch's daily roundup of local headlines from around the country.

You Won't Believe Which Schools Are the Top 10 Public High Schools in Illinois!

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U.S. News and World Report is known for their college rankings, but they also rank the top public high schools in the country. We picked out the top ten in Illinois and put them in a list for your viewing pleasure.

[VIDEO] Kid-Friendly Activities for Super Bowl Sunday

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Here's how to keep little ones occupied during the big game.

Game Day Recipes for Super Bowl Sunday

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Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Your love of buffalo chicken doesn't have to be limited to wings thanks to these Super Bowl-friendly recipes that pack some

Search Foreclosed Homes in the Area, Jan. 31

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The latest in local real estate information from our partners at Zillow.
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