Bitter Cold is Back; Chicago Area on Track for Coldest Winter
Recording below-zero temps this late in the winter season is rare, according to Chicago meteorologist Tom Skilling's Weather Center blog
View ArticleSee Which Suburban Towns Top List of Best Places to Own a Home
Written by Shannon Antinori Home ownership: It's part of the American dream. And according a study by NerdWallet, if you're going to buy a
View ArticleTrending: Illinois Couple Had Sex in Cab, Charged Wild Ride to Mom's Credit...
A couple copulated during a cab ride in Illinois then tried to dodge the debt.
View ArticleLatest Homes on the Market Nearby, Feb. 26
Patch and Zillow team up to bring you local real estate news.
View ArticleCooking at Home: Meatballs Go Greek
Find inspiration in the Mediterranean with this recipe.
View ArticleFat Tuesday is Next Week: Where is Your Favorite Place to Get a Paczki?
For many, Fat Tuesday, which is coming up on March 4, is not complete without this fried dough Polish treat.
View Article'My Baby!' Woman Screams as Carjacker Drives Off with Son
Listen to the 911 call from a frantic Park Ridge mother last week after a man drove off with her 5-year-old son in the car.
View ArticleTrending: California Couple Stumble Upon $10 Million in Gold
"...this family literally found the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow," a rare coins expert said of the discovery, which is being touted as the largest ever buried treasure unearthed in the United...
View ArticleThird Body Found in Rubble of Fatal Oak Lawn House Fire
Third victim found in debris of fatal Oak Lawn house fire. Police and fire investigators remain on scene.
View ArticleFresh Market in Glen Ellyn is Open
By Karen ChadraThe Fresh Market opened Tuesday in Glen Ellyn. The brand new, European-style gourmet grocery store is now open at 285 Roosevelt Road in Glen Ellyn,
View ArticleTrending: Meth Suspect Busted in 'Breaking Bad' T-Shirt is no Walter White
Trending on Patch is a category showcasing popular stories from across Patch's network of 900 local news sites.
View ArticleTrending: Michigan Man Shoots Himself in the Head While Trying to Demonstrate...
The victim reportedly held three handguns to his head and pulled the trigger, explaining that firearms are safe when they’re not loaded. A fatal bullet was discharged from the third gun.
View ArticleRescue Dogs Take Over Shedd Aquarium
Rescue dogs are in training for shows at Chicago's aquarium.
View ArticleIf You Order Cake Shakes from Portillo's...You Might be an Illinoisan
We've got the scientifically-proven (wink, wink) 12 ways to know that you're an Illinoisan.
View ArticleMeth Chic: LaGrange-Area Meth Suspect Busted in 'Breaking Bad' Attire
Breaking Bad fan arrested for second time running his own meth lab, sheriff says.
View ArticleSearch New Foreclosures Nearby, Feb. 27
Patch and Zillow team up to bring you local real estate news.
View ArticleHow to Prepare for a Natural Disaster
Watch this video to learn which items you should keep on hand for emergencies.
View ArticleShould Teenagers Who Sext Each Other Face Criminal Charges?
How should law enforcement handle sexting cases between teenagers?
View ArticleTrending: 10 Year-Old Girl's 'Aha!' Moment Leads to New Fashion Line
Girls have been mismatching their socks and mittens to make a fashion statement for years. Why not the legs on their leggings? The rest is history.
View ArticleMoms Campaign for 'No Guns Allowed' Signs in Local Businesses
"It’s hard to tell a criminal from a law-abiding ‘good guy’ with a gun," says one mom distributing the signs in the Moms Demand Action campaign.
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