Who's Getting Money From the Most Powerful People in Chicago?
Today we start a four-part series taking a look at the 100 most powerful people in Chicago, per Chicago Magazine, and the political contributions they make.
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The most-viewed PatchChicago stories of February 2014.
View ArticleWinter Weather Advisory Issued; 4 to 6 Inches of Snow Possible
Travel could be hazardous during today's snowstorm.
View ArticleMan Brings Tiger to a Bar, Police Chase Suspect on Snowplow
Also in this week's OMG PD, a woman sues saying her hair care product failed to deliver and a man is arrested for screaming profanities in his apartment.
View ArticleHighland Park Obituary: Michael Filip, 49
A visitation and funeral will be held Monday.
View ArticleWho’s Who and Who’re They Giving To?
Chicago power players and their political donations
View ArticleYou Won’t Believe the Stiff Competition for 2nd Place in a Winner Takes All...
Is your guy No. 1 or No. 2 in the GOP polling for gov? There's no silver medal for second place.
View ArticlePatch's Cameo in 'The Middle' Thrills Patricia Heaton
ABC's "The Middle" features several mentions of Patch in its episode this week. The mom, played by Patricia Heaton, loves it. Dad's a bit more skeptical.
View ArticleHeartbreaking Crime: Violent Acts Across America
Several shocking incidents of violent crime are being tried in courts across the country.
View ArticleVIDEO: Dad Builds Backyard Luge You Have to See to Believe
Endless winter got you down? Don't tell that to Long Island resident Jay Venini who built a luge track in his backyard, much to the
View ArticleNU Prof Kissed, Boozed with Student; Harrowing 911 Carjacking Call
Also among last week's top stories, a hero's welcome for Olympian Jason Brown and police chase a man on a snowplow.
View Article‘Your Concealed Carry License Is In the Mail’
Illinois State Police say concealed carry permits will be printed and mailed on a daily basis as they are approved.
View ArticlePOLICE BLOTTER: Dispute Leads To Pot Arrest, Possession of Alcohol by a Minor
The following arrest information was supplied by the Highland Park Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
View ArticleWho’s Putting Up Dollar Signs for Decisions that Make or Break Illinois...
Chicago Magazine published a list of the Windy City’s 100 most powerful people. Today we bring you the third part of that list and their financial contributions to Illinois politics. Think there’s a...
View ArticleTrending: 13-Year-Old Saves Friends Who Fell Through Ice
By Mark SchieldropNorth Kingstown, Rhode Island – It all happened in less than a minute.Three 13-year-old boys were walking on the ice on Potowomut Pond on Sunday afternoon.They had a sleepover the...
View ArticleFind Local Rentals on the Market, March 3
Patch and Zillow team up to bring you local real estate news.
View Article15-Minute Meal: Broiled Salmon with Asparagus
If you're short on time, this one's easy to cook (and clean).
View ArticleTrending: Teen Sues Parents for School Tuition, Living Expenses
By Jason Koestenblatt Morristown, New Jersey – What obligations do parents have to a teenager on the verge of adulthood? Rachel Canning, 18, a high school senior is suing her parents. Canning is...
View ArticleCould Mental Health Screenings Help Prevent Teen Tragedies?
Following the tragic massacre at Sandy Hook in 2012, high school students in Newtown, Conn., will now receive mental health screenings.
View ArticleMan Wanted in Highland Park for Kidnapping Arrested in Racine
Highland Park police had alerted Racine, WI police that a woman may have been taken there against her will by an abusive ex-boyfriend.
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