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New York 8th Grader Seeking Help from Midwest Patch Readers
This article is somewhat like the traditional 'telephone game' most of us played as kids. Take the following information and pass it on. Follow me closely on this one: My friend's sister's...
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North Suburban Man Gets Life for Sex Slavery Operation
Alex Campbell, a former Glenview resident and Mt. Prospect massage parlor owner, was sentenced to life in prison Monday for sex-trafficking, forced labor, harboring illegal aliens, confiscating...
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All Four NorthShore University HealthSystem Hospitals Earn Top Marks For Safety
NorthShore University HealthSystem hospitals in Evanston, Glenview, Highland Park and Skokie earned A grades in The Leapfrog Group’s semi-annual hospital safety reviews for the second time since last...
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'Anna Karenina' and More: What's Playing Nearby this Weekend
December isn't just about tree lightings, holiday feasts and shopping. It also marks the high point in Oscar season, the time of year when studios release their prestige pictures to garner the buzz...
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District 113 Renovation Plan Gets Closer
Final decisions are still a couple of months away, but local residents are beginning to get an idea as to how much a renovation of Deerfield and Highland Park High Schools will cost and by which...
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Judge Denies New Murder Trial for Baker
Lake County Criminal Court Judge Daniel Shanes refused to give new trial to a Deerfield man convicted Nov. 5 of bludgeoning the Vernon Hills mother of his girlfriend to death, according to an article...
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Comparing District 113's Plans with Education First's
I had the pleasure of attending the presentation by the architects and construction management company of the options for the D113 master Plan. The group took us through three main scenarios which they...
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5 Creative Ideas to Have More Fun with your Elf on the Shelf
Have you heard of the Elf on the Shelf Holiday Tradition? It's been growing in popularity for years now. In fact, we’ve been playing this fun Hide ‘n Seek game every Christmas for the past 6 years. How...
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District 113 Recognized for Stormwater Projects, Student Stewardship
The information below comes from District 113. The Lake County Stormwater Management Commission (SMC) recognized Township High School District 113 during its 7th Annual Stormwater Awards on November 8...
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Possible Cougar Sighted in Highland Park
A Highland Park resident reported seeing what may have been a cougar on Sunday, Nov. 25 walking along the west tree line in Old Elm Park, according to a statment from the city. Earlier: North Shore...
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District 112 Wins U.S. EPA Energy Star Leader Award
The information below comes from District 112. North Shore School District 112 recently received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 2012 Energy Star Leader award for reducing greenhouse gas...
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'Chili Bombs' At Wiener and Still Champion
Take a handful of Cincinnati-style chili, tuck it into a fat wad of homemade cornbread dough, deep-fry the cornbread-chili ball and serve it with cheese sauce. That’s how you make a Chili Bomb....
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Twinkies, Campbell's and Jell-O: Everyone's First Love
Face it: everyone has favorites. All those kids who begged to know from their parents if they were the most beloved child? They got answered with the stock parental line, “Your father and I don’t have...
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Regional Police Report: Teen Shot To Death, St. Jude Donations Stolen and More
Evanston Teenager Shot, Killed A 19-year-old Evanston resident was shot and killed in the 1800 block of Brown Avenue Thursday evening, police say. Police were called to the scene after witnesses heard...
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Want to See the Lake Forest Editor Eat RUB's Hungry Home Wrecker?
It's the holiday season, which means there's a little too much camaraderie in the air. In an effort to make things a little more contentious, I have challenged Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Patch editor Paula...
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