Why should you vote? Here are 5 reasons why
Too many people don't take advantage of the privilege they get to cast their vote in an election. We offer some reasons why voters really should vote.
View ArticleGOP Gubernatorial Hopeful Kirk Dillard Casts Vote in Hinsdale
Kirk Dillard casts vote in Hinsdale for Republican candidate's slot in Illinois's governor race. Dillard says his campaign is gaining momentum against frontrunner Bruce Rauner.
View Article5M Gallons of Raw Sewage Spills At Historic National Park
The spill constitutes a health hazard, but the primary concerns are for area wildlife.
View ArticleNuts! Fannie May Recalls 89 Cases of Assorted Chocolates
One piece of the 24 in the box contains a peanut — but there's no nut listed in the ingredients.
View ArticleTrending: Judge Refused Arrest Warrant For Man 1 Week Before He Allegedly...
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View ArticleUPDATE: Keith Matune Concedes Defeat in 81st House Primary
Sandack's gay marriage vote amped up the intensity of this primary. Sandack's lead widens a bit as final votes are tallied.
View ArticleMedia Organizations Stand with Patch in Confidential Source Case
By Dennis RobaughThirty-nine news media organizations filed a friend of the court brief in the Third District Illinois Appellate Court on behalf of Patch Media editor Joseph Hosey, who potentially...
View ArticleMeasles Outbreaks: Are Parents Who Don't Vaccinate Putting Your Kids At Danger?
Health departments from coast to coast are reporting measles outbreaks. What's your take? Should parents be required to vaccinate when it comes to public health issues or is it a personal decision?
View ArticleLatest Homes for Sale Nearby, March 19
Patch and Zillow team up to bring you local real estate news.
View Article5 Ways To Support Parents of Special Needs Children
Being a parent is hard. Being the parent of a child with special needs brings it to another level entirely.
View Article5 Reasons Bruce Rauner Won the GOP Primary
There are plenty of reasons Bruce Rauner won the primary election, but we identified five of the more tongue-in-cheek variety.
View ArticleToyota to Pay $1.2 Billion In Horrific Stuck Accelerator Crash That Killed Four
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View ArticleFor Anyone Who's Ever Had To Say Goodbye To A Common And Extraordinary Man
By Mandy Meisner I say goodbye to someone special.I wrote this eulogy for my grandfather. He was 85 when he died, in general good health, sit
View ArticleStarbucks at Night: Beer, Wine, and Brie Coming
Starbucks plans to expand the number of locations that carry its after 4 p.m. menu.
View ArticleSearch New Foreclosures Nearby, March 20
Patch and Zillow team up to bring you local real estate news.
View ArticleLiven Up Dinner With Spring Ratatouille
Spring vegetables can add a burst of color to dinner.
View Article'Is This Ever Going to End?' Student Frustrated With Firestorm Over Racist...
In a letter to the editor, Howell High School student Cassie Bondie says that “while the nation has been focusing on the negative tweets of few, some of us have been celebrating the posts of those who...
View ArticleDNA To ID 'Mummified' Michigan Woman, Mysteries Surrounding Death Remain
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