The Illinois Housing Development Authority is accepting applications for its emergency rental assistance program through Aug. 28.
Evanston architect offers tips for sustainable home design and building
How not to balance the City's budget on the backs of those least able to afford it.
A pair of siblings attending Northwestern University started a company that offers an alternative to purchasing a mattress permanently.
High risk job: 120 feet feet in the air... with a chainsaw! The whole video - here: https://youtu.be/ArPMEuQrWTg
'Tis the season to trim the trees and power wash the deck. Find out what other yard work needs to be done.
Whether your project is in the kitchen, basement or any other part of the house, here are the right professionals for the job.
Evanston's Preservation Commission invited homeowners, architects, contractors and residents to nominate projects in 6 categories.
Sure, it's what's inside that counts when it comes to dating. But when it comes to cabinetry, looks really do matter.
Prep now or be cold later. [SPONSORED]
This is how to get your house spick and span without lifting a finger — or breaking the bank.
Winter, spring, summer or fall — all you have to do is call. But, really, when should you start your new project?
When it comes to home cleaning, Grandma really does know best.
A few little fix-ups now could save or make you some big bucks down the line.
Remodeling on your mind for 2018? Find out which rooms in your house are "big money" areas and how to cut costs.
Landscaping, remodeling and plumbing. Can you guess the most expensive types of home improvement projects?
A fresh coat of paint is one of the easiest ways to transform a room. Get a crash course in interior painting, plus tips for cutting costs.
A list of 20 beautiful gardens and arboretums in Illinois to visit before summer is over.
A list of some pretty wonderful waterfalls you can find throughout the state.
Perfect weather awaits Chicagoland this weekend. Here’s why you should spend it in Evanston or Skokie.
Evanston could see accumulation overnight.
As Chicagoland gears up for snowmageddon, light totals expected in Evanston.
High winds and tall waves could mean flooded roads Wednesday and Thursday.
Snow has already begun to fall in the city. When will it end?
High winds on the lakefront makes flooding a possibility.
It could start at midnight, and likely will affect your morning commute.
But warm pavement temperatures may lessen the accumulation.
The storm is expected to hit communities throughout north central Illinois Wednesday evening and continue into the night.
Top 12 most popular state parks to visit during the fall, according to Enjoy Illinois.
Wind gusts could reach 50 mph during your ride home.
Segal Visitors Center will host the public for rare event that connects Earth, moon and sun.
The fall season usually means an increase of skunk activity in urban areas.
Enjoy autumn by taking a ride along one of these scenic routes.
Don't forget to wow all your friends and family with these cool corn facts.
From a two-story outhouse to a fountain of poop, here are some of the strangest landmarks and objects in Illinois.
No injuries were reported from a thunderstorm that hit Evanston around 9 p.m.
North Shore Mosquito Abatement District to perform operations in certain areas of city.
This week’s positive test in Northfield means all 12 territories covered by the district have seen a positive result in 2015.
Heart of severe thunderstorm scheduled to hit North Shore soon.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced hiker, there’s something for everyone in this list.
Want to make a party out of the Perseids? Consider the Adler Planetarium's Perseid Meteor Shower Star Party on Aug. 12 in Wheaton.
Evanston Patch Facebook fans share photos of damage that struck the city during Sunday's thunderstorm.
14th Annual Arts Fest Presents 130 Artist-Vendors and 40 Bands, Saturday and Sunday, August 15-16 in Chicago's Rogers Park
Three injured at Lakefront Arts Festival, trees fall on property and some still are without power.
Twenty-five reportedly haunted cemeteries in Illinois.
Did it feel like 116 degrees in your town? Sycamore, Shorewood, Naperville, Palos Park, Minooka and Plainfield rank among "hottest" suburbs.
Check our hour-by-hour graph of temperatures, heat index and humidity from noon today through Sunday.
Five cooling centers will be open as temperatures could reach 100 over next two days.
As you look back at the birth of the nation, why not take a look back at historic sites in our state
So far, 8.91 inches of rain has fallen. And we've still got two more days of storms to go.