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Wet Washcloth in Space
International Space Station commander Chris Hadfield soaks a washcloth in space, and gives it a twist. What happens next may surprise you in this week's video from YouTube, posted by VideoFromSpace.
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'Walking Disaster' Tops This Week's Best Seller List
Lake Forest Book Store Bestsellers 1. Walking Disaster Jamie McGuire  2. Sandcastle Girls Chris Bohjalian  3 It's All Good Gwyneth Paltrow  4 Art of Hearing Heartbeats Jan-Philipp Sendker  5...
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Plenty of Belly Rings
We love Craigslist. The online classified is easy to use, localized and discreet. Whether you're looking for collectables, furniture or a passive-aggressive gift for your in-laws, there's a good chance...
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Huck Finn Craze Sweeps Suburban Juveniles
Boy Suspected Of Aggravated Twaining A 14-year-old boy was charged with truancy after he was found fishing while he was supposed to be at school in Vernon Hills. Police Investigate Burglary Cold Case...
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Poll: Are High School Dance Dress Codes Out of Control?
Are high school dance dress codes out of control? In New Jersey strapless dresses were banned by the principal because he said they were "distracting" to boys, the Chicago Tribune reported. Earlier...
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Outdoor Dining Returns to North Shore
With the temperature reaching 60 degrees in Market Square this afternoon, Market House opened its outdoor dining patio and diners flocked to take advantage of the experience. The restaurant, which was...
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Business Owners Feel Construction Pinch
TeddyFabz owner Ted Spear is not sure if current Lake Cook Road construction, which began April 15, is having a bigger impact on his business than the first phase of the road work did two years ago....
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A Marine Corps Mom's Love for a Son Lost to Combat
Live Life Large — those three words sum up the life of U.S. Marine Cpl. Conner Lowry, who spent every day making sure he lived by those words. The lifelong Beverly resident’s life was cut short when,...
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Caption This! Mountain-Climbing Chipmunk
We had several captions submitted for the photo of a cat sticking its tongue out in last week's Caption This contest. The Patch judges awarded title of best caption to Seymour Taylor for "Whoo! Feel...
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Monk Charged with Attempting to Abduct Girl in Antioch
A Benedictine monk from Wisconsin was arrested in Antioch Friday and charged with felony attempted child abduction and misdemeanor disorderly conduct for trying to lure a 14-year-old girl into his...
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Immigration Issues Focus of Community Event
The City of Highland Park in conjunction with the Office of the Illinois Attorney General presents an opportunity to learn more about the Immigration Assistance Program at an informational event on...
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Former 'Playboy' Editor Opens Portrait Studio
In 1967, Jeff Cohen went on his first photo shoot for his new boss: Hugh Hefner. "I was 22 and I had a job at Playboy," the 68-year-old said. "I became an instant celebrity." In 1974, he photographed...
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Lake County Woman Charged with Multiple Drug Offenses
A Lake County Sheriff's deputy made a significant drug bust in Lake Villa, finding a woman in possession of heroin, cocaine and marijuana. Stacie Vickers, 38, of the 24000 Block of W. Forest Drive,...
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Grille No. 43 Owner to Open Whiskey Bar, Restaurant
Grille No. 43 owner Ted Boufis plans to open a whiskey bar and a French/Asian fusion restaurant in Lake Forest later this summer. Both spaces will be in the same strip mall in Westwood Square, Boufis...
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No Means No: Is Jewel-Osco's Mandatory Cart-to-Car Service Too Much?
If you haven't shopped at your local Jewel-Osco grocery store in a while, be prepared for a new customer service initiative that you may, or may not, appreciate. It's called the "cart-to-car" service,...
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High School Bands Present Spring Concert
The Highland Park High School Bands will present their annual spring concert at 7 p.m. Thursday in the main auditorium. The concert will feature performances by the concert band, wind ensemble and wind...
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Is Dold Seeking 2014 Rematch With Schneider?
Though former Rep. Robert Dold (R-Kenilworth) has not indicated he will seek a 2014 rematch against Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Deerfield), evidence is mounting he may try to regain his 10th Congressional...
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