No New Tax Hike in the State Budget, but It’ll Still Cost Us a Whole Lot More
Lawmakers are borrowing from special funds, diverting millions that was supposed to pay off old bills and delaying other payments
View Article15 Absurd Facts About the 2015 State Budget That Will Cost You
What is the craziest part of the budget lawmakers passed? We'll let you decide that.
View ArticleDist. 86 Teacher's Union Authorizes Strike
Dist. 86 school board reacts to teachers' union's vote to strike: "It's a tactic reminiscent of Karen Lewis and the Chicago Teachers' Union," board president Dr. Richard Skoda says.
View ArticleDarien Lions Announce Changes to Fourth of July Parade Route
The 2014 edition of the Lions' Independence Day parade route will weave through residential streets due to 75th Street construction.
View ArticleGoogle's Self-Driving Cars Gain Momentum – Should Your State Legalize Them?
The company says its driverless cars are the future, but what are their potential repercussions on local governments and economies?
View ArticleSold! Local Home Sale Listings, June 3
Patch and Zillow team up to bring you local real estate news.
View ArticleWorking in Illinois? This Ranking Will Make You Think Twice About It
Illinois is bad for business, magazine concludes
View ArticleLOCAL JOBS: Vitamin Store, Dist. 96, Adventist, MOA, Edward Hospital and MORE
Finding one can be a tough task. Putting together a résumé, hitting the streets looking for “Help Wanted” signs and making the best impression on potential employers can be a tall order for anyone....
View ArticlePanera to Give Artificial Additives the Boot
The chain of 1,800 restaurants announced Tuesday that it is dumping all artificial additives in its food.
View ArticleShould U.S. Have Traded Five High-Level Taliban Leaders For Freedom of AWOL...
Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl was released Saturday after being held hostage for five years — but at what price?
View ArticleLatest Homes For Sale Nearby, June 4
Patch and Zillow team up to bring you local real estate news.
View ArticleIf You're a Homeowner in Illinois, You Need to See This Chart
Home values, property taxes vary widely in Illinois’ 102 counties
View ArticlePre-Emptive Strike: D86 Teachers Release Results of 'Procedural Vote'
Hinsdale High School Teachers Association says teachers' support for strike authorization vote was overwhelming.
View ArticleScience: Your Long Commute is Making You Sick — and Poor
Studies show the hidden costs of a long commute to work.
View ArticleSearch New Foreclosures Nearby, June 5
Patch and Zillow team up to bring you local real estate news.
View ArticleStudy Finds Plenty of Low-Performing Schools Throughout the Suburbs
Low-performing public schools aren't just limited to the city. Many suburban and small town schools are low-performing as well.
View ArticleD86 Teachers 'Set Record Straight' on Board President’s 'Divisive Rhetoric'
Hinsdale High School Teachers Association responds to school board president's remarks about teachers' contract mediation.
View ArticleLETTER TO EDITOR: 'Kudos to Dist. 86 Board for Zero-Tax Levy'
Darien resident says Dist. 86 'exceptional' in not raising tax levy.
View ArticlePatch’s Weekend Project: Our DIY Dude Puts Your Cast-Iron Cornbread Recipes...
Patch readers put restored cast-iron pan to work with wonderful recipes!
View ArticleFind Open Houses Nearby This Weekend, June 7-8
Every week, Patch and Zillow team to bring you open houses.
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