Trading a Cubicle for a Candle Workshop
A 9-to-5 job isn’t the only way to make money. Some people are putting their hobbies to work and making a living doing what they love.
View ArticleRep. Schneider Makes 'Health Week' Visit to Lake County
To mark National Health Center Week, Rep. Brad Schneider will visit the Lake County Health Department's North Chicago Health Center at 11 a.m. Friday.
View ArticleHighland Park Jobs: Sales Jobs in Auto, Bedding and Personal Care
Need a job? Know someone who is looking? Check out Patch's weekly online job fair for local job openings.
View ArticleGarlic Fest Heads to Highwood
Garlic Fest will draw attendees in with the smell of garlic wafting through the North Shore.
View ArticleThree Fun, First Day of School Traditions
The start of the new school year is always an exciting time for the kids, so make it even more memorable.
View ArticleBattle of Bands to Raise Awareness for Heroin Overdose Deaths in Lake County
A battle of the bands fund-raising event will be held from 2 to 10 p.m. on Aug. 17.
View Article5 Laugh-Out-Loud Blogs to Start the School Year
You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.
View ArticleHighland Park to Fund Pension Increases
The City of Highland Park is facing increases in required payments to police and fire pensions.
View ArticleRotary Club Kicks off Golf Tournament
Friends and family will join rotary club members in a day of giving, and a day of great golf play to benefit the Rotary Youth Scholarship fund.
View ArticleHighland Park Teen Charged with Stealing Thousands
The following arrest information was supplied by the Lake Forest police department. It does not indicate a conviction.
View ArticleCountdown to Back to School in Highland Park
The countdown to the first day of the new school year in Highland Park has begun. Are you ready?
View ArticleWeird of the Week: Website Says Teachers Seeking Sugar Daddies
From the department of bizarre press releases: Seeking Arrangement.com claims 356 Chicago-area teachers are moonlighting as sugar babies to make up for low pay and out-of-pocket classroom expenses.
View ArticleHow One Family Spent Under $100 on a Theme Park Trip
What happens when a family of four tries to manage expenses at a theme park?
View ArticleDry Pet Food Recalled Due to Salmonella Threat
Both dog and cat foods are included in the recall of select Iams and Eukanuba products.
View ArticleSchneider Briefs Jewish Leaders on Middle East Trip
Different groups may differ on approach but all agree Iran must not have a nuclear weapon.
View ArticleCraft Beer Fest Heads to Highwood
Drink some beer in Highwood this weekend from a variety of local, flavorful microbrews.
View ArticleHear the CSO Perform Lord of the Rings
The CSO will perform Howard Shore’s Grammy-winning score to the second installment of the Lord of the Rings trilogy on Friday night at Ravinia.
View ArticleLocal Artist Nearly Steals Show From Groban
Singer invites Seth Goldberg to the Ravinia state and the crowd reacts with enthusiasm.
View Article‘One Direction: This Is Us’ Premiere Parties Sweeping the Nation (Sponsored)
One Direction -- otherwise known as Harry, Zayn, Liam, Niall and Louis -- hits the big screen in their upcoming film, "This Is Us," releasing Aug. 30. Sponsored by Sony.
View ArticleSaying Goodbye to Highland Park
After three years, the Highland Park Patch editor is leaving to go back to school.
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