I'm Boycotting the Olympics. Here's Why You Should, Too
1 in 10 Americans plan to boycott the Sochi Olympics this month because of Russian leader Vladimir Putin's policies. Will you?
View ArticleHow to Get Your Baby to Sleep Through the Night: Mom Shares her Secrets
Patch blogger and mama of two sheds light on the mistakes most parents make – and the checklist you need to get things right.
View ArticleThermostat Wars: One Blogger’s (Hilarious) Quest for Comfort
Attorney, mother, Patch blogger. Lori Duff shares a comical look at what happens when conflicting temperature needs exist in the same space.
View ArticleMeet Your Chicago Area Olympians
The 2014 Olympics kick off Thursday in Sochi, Russia. There are several local athletes who will represent the Chicago area during this year’s winter Olympics.
View ArticleDNA Breakthrough Leads to Arrest in 1974 Murder and More Stories From Patch
Patch's daily roundup of local headlines from around the country.
View ArticleIllinois Cities With Low Unemployment: The Top 10
The fewest claims are coming from the north and west.
View ArticleThis Waitress' Simple Act of Generosity Garnered Acclaim – And a New SUV From...
Sarah Hoidahl, who works at Ruby Tuesday, is excited to have a new Hyundai Santa Fe.
View Article'One Ring' Scam Hits Suburban Cell Phone Users
Cell phone scam relying on consumers to return missed numbers and then charging them has resurfaced in the south suburbs. Don't become a victim!
View ArticleHomeless Man Tries to Sell Family's Pet
By AUTUMN JOHNSON Newark, California – A homeless man was arrested after police say he tried to sell a dog that had escaped from its yard earlier in the day. According
View ArticleSearch Foreclosed Homes in the Area, Feb. 7
Patch and Zillow team up to bring you local real estate news.
View ArticleSlumber Party Grub: Toaster Pastries
Impress your littlest guests with this fun recipe.
View ArticleWhitney Houston's House is Yours for $1.5 Million
Celebrity's home on the market for first time since her death in 2012.
View ArticleTrending: Former Mayor Fibbed and Fabricated on Land Buy, Feds Charge
Feds charge that former mayor in New Jersey defrauded a client and submitted falsified tax returns to purchase property.
View ArticleLet the Games Begin – With Flavor!
Just in time for the 2014 Winter Olympics, cookbook author and Patch blogger Colleen Walsh Fong shows readers how to whip together a simple and delicious Greek Salad.
View ArticleHow to Get Your Content Read on the Web
Marketing strategist Suzen Pettit shares her secrets to capturing an online audience.
View ArticleTrending: 'Not a Sex Party'; Woman Who Attended Adult PJ Party Speaks Out
Patch's daily roundup of local headlines from around the country.
View ArticleRent Not the Only Thing That’s Too Damn High. Take a Look at Illinois...
Tax rankings outpace home prices in our state.
View ArticlePlease Don't Help My Kids
I am not sitting here, 15 whole feet away from my kids, because I am too lazy to get up and help them climb the ladder. I brought them here so they could learn to climb it themselves.
View ArticleWow! Check Out These Big Digs
Swimming pool, tennis court, stables, koi pond, exercise room ... and lots of bathrooms for the toilet lover in you. Wow!Houses.
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