Dale Hillegonds has been teaching history and science and coaching sports at Chicago Christian Schools in Oak Lawn for 37 years, using Jeopardy to help students prepare for tests and inspiring his ...

City leaders believed they had balanced Chicago’s budget for the year, but an unexpected $175 million shortfall has forced officials back to the negotiating table.

NorthPoint executives told Patch they now have access or control of roughly 4,000 acres in the Joliet and Will County region.

A city charter would put much-needed guardrails on the Chicago government. Here’s what needs to happen to get one.

Ebo Taylor and Pat Thomas are currently on the road for Taylor’s final U.S. tour, which he’s using to say farewell to his fans while sharing the wealth of wisdom he’s accumulated in a career nearly ...

Students who live on Elgin’s east side will attend Elgin High School instead of crossing the Fox River to attend Larkin High School, the District U-46 School Board was told.

The administration of President Donald Trump forged ahead this month with plans to shrink the federal government’s national ...

An Illinois city beat out Cambridge, Massachusetts, and The Woodlands, Texas, as the top pick for Niche's Best Cities To Live ...

A new ranking has named the best places to live in Illinois and several Chicago suburbs, along with some city neighborhoods, ...

Savannah expertly blends its historic roots and Southern charm with fresh and modern hotels, dining and entertainment.

The Illinois Supreme Court ruled in favor of Rolling Meadows in a tax dispute with Arlington Heights over revenue from Cooper ...