Teach your kids they can achieve the impossible!

Mindsee.it

Featured in the Telepathy Tapes podcast.  Mindsee.It is a quick and mind-blowing tutoring program for children that teaches them to see through a blindfold - really!    

New York County

Miranda Levingston

New York City Metropolitan Area

Upper East Side

New York

Featured in the Telepathy Tapes podcast. Mindsee.It is a quick and mind-blowing tutoring program for children that teaches them to see through a...

Experience the magic of The Christmas Inn at Hubbard Inn

Christmas Inn

Throughout November 13th-January 1st, join us for a magical lineup of holiday festivities! Enjoy weekly events, happy hour specials every weekday, and much more. Check the link below for specific dates and times to plan your perfect holiday experience with us.

Chicago

Cook County

IL Patch Team

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Illinois

Throughout November 13th-January 1st, join us for a magical lineup of holiday festivities! Enjoy weekly events, happy hour specials every weekday,...

Custom Home Care - Personalized care that feels like family

Custom Home Care

Custom Home Care, LLC is a licensed Home Services Agency and Home Nursing Agency based in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1994 by Registered Nurse Tamara Jackson, the company has been helping seniors across the greater Chicagoland area live safely and independently at home for more than 30 years. Guided by a nurse-managed approach, Custom Home Care carefully matches dependable, qualified caregivers with each client to deliver compassionate, professional support. Today, the family-owned agency is recognized as one of Chicago’s most trusted providers of senior care, employing more than 300 care professionals and serving over 10,000 clients since its founding.

Lincoln Square

Custom Home Care, LLC is a licensed Home Services Agency and Home Nursing Agency based in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1994 by Registered Nurse...

Online privacy & security tools you can trust

Surfshark B.V. (Surfshark ®)

Surfshark is a global cybersecurity company providing privacy protection tools to help individuals stay safe, secure, and anonymous online. Trusted by millions of users worldwide, Surfshark offers a comprehensive suite of products including: • Surfshark VPN – encrypt your internet connection and bypass geo-restrictions • Surfshark Antivirus – protect your devices from viruses, malware, and online threats in real time • Surfshark CleanWeb – an advanced ad blocker that shields you from trackers, malware, and phishing attempts • Surfshark Alert – a data breach monitoring tool that notifies you if your personal information is compromised • Surfshark Alternative ID – generate a fully functioning email address and online identity to protect your real personal data • Surfshark Alternative Number – use a second phone number to keep your real one private when signing up for services or communicating online Surfshark's mission is to make digital security accessible to everyone. With a strict no-logs policy, advanced encryption, and user-friendly apps, we help people reclaim their digital freedom across all devices. Whether you're working remotely, shopping online, or simply browsing, Surfshark ensures your personal data stays safe from prying eyes. Join the movement for a safer internet today.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles County

Paige Austin

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

California

Surfshark is a global cybersecurity company providing privacy protection tools to help individuals stay safe, secure, and anonymous online. Trusted...

Gold Coast Sounds Good Choir

Chicagoland's largest no-audition choral program for adults "55 and better" has nine choirs throughout Chicago and the suburbs, including the Gold Coast. Conducted by Jonathan Miller, the choir rehearses and performs at the beautiful, historic Fourth Presbyterian Church on Chicago's Magnificent Mile, 126 E. Chestnut Ave. Three sessions a year are offered -- two 15-week sessions in the fall and spring, and one 8-week session in the summer). All sessions include: a weekly 90-minute rehearsal with an additional (optional) online Friday rehearsal; guidance and instruction by professional conductors and accompanists; licensed sheet music; accessible rehearsal and performance venues; and free, public performances by each choir. Registered singers are also free to rehearse and perform with as many of the nine choirs as they wish for just one registration fee per session. Scholarships are readily available -- call the Sounds Good office at 630.395.9542 to apply. Sounds Good Choir also offers the only choir in Illinois for adults with early-stage dementia and their care partners. The Good Memories program is specifically designed to provide a safe, welcoming community in which to sing, socialize, and have fun. For more information about either program, to register for a choir, or to learn about upcoming concerts, please visit soundsgoodchoir.org.

Chicagoland's largest no-audition choral program for adults "55 and better" has nine choirs throughout Chicago and the suburbs, including the Gold...

<a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/illinois-state-police-trooper-injured-pursuit-crash-roseland/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">By Asal Rezaei, CBS Chicago</a>: CHICAGO (CBS) — An Illinois state trooper is in the hospital Wednesday morning after a pursuit to stop carjacking suspects ended in a crash. Illinois State Police said just before midnight, troopers were pursing the suspects and attempted to make a traffic stop. <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/illinois-state-police-trooper-injured-pursuit-crash-roseland/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more at CBS Chicago</a>

<a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/illinois-state-police-trooper-injured-pursuit-crash-roseland/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">By Asal Rezaei, CBS Chicago</a>:

CHICAGO (CBS) — An Illinois state trooper is in the hospital Wednesday morning after a pursuit to stop carjacking suspects ended in a crash. Illinois State Police said just before midnight, troopers were pursing the suspects and attempted to make a traffic stop.

<a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/illinois-state-police-trooper-injured-pursuit-crash-roseland/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more at CBS Chicago</a>

ISP Trooper Injured After Pursuit, Crash In...

The trooper lost control of his car near 95th and Cottage Grove.

ISP Trooper Injured After Pursuit, Crash In Roseland

Crime & Safety

Lincoln Park

Bucktown-Wicker Park

Lakeview

North Center-Roscoe Village

Hyde Park

West Side

Lorraine Swanson

South Side

Oak Park-River Forest

Forest Park

Getting Into The Details Of This Year's Bourbon...

The 2025 Bourbon County Stout lineup from Goose Island features chocolate and other spices to make five variants of the classic beer.

Getting Into The Details Of This Year's Bourbon County Stout Lineup

Restaurants & Bars

10 Chicagoland Events To Keep Kids Busy During...

Patch has rounded up some family-friendly events to enjoy before winter break is over.

10 Chicagoland Events To Keep Kids Busy During School Break

Seasonal & Holidays

Across Illinois

These Guinness World Records Were Broken In IL...

Kids accomplished adult goals, one man achieved sizable collections for odd objects and other interesting records were broken in Illinois.

These Guinness World Records Were Broken In IL In 2025

Community Corner

Storms, 60 Degrees Possible This Weekend Before...

Here's what you can expect over the holiday weekend.

Storms, 60 Degrees Possible This Weekend Before Cold Front Hits Chicago Area

Weather

These IL Retailers Are Closing Locations In 2026

Businesses in Illinois experienced another challenging year, with chain closures spiking and continuing into 2026 statewide.

Business

Chicago Pizzeria Named Among Best In The World...

The pizzeria serves a "thick-crust pie that represents the pinnacle of Chicago's most iconic dish," Time Out said.

Chicago Pizzeria Named Among Best In The World By Time Out

Mike'd Up: How A Chicagoan's Ditka-Inspired...

Jake Mazanke and 18 buddies arrived in Atlanta dressed like former Bears coach Mike Ditka, but never expected the reception they received. 

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