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$1.5M Queen Anne 'Wow House' Dates to 1894
From elegant and stately mansions to modern, environmentally-friendly abodes, the North Shore is full of one-of-a-kind homes. Each week, Patch features one ‘Wow House’ that catches our attention. This...
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7 Creative Holiday Family Traditions
Don’t you just love holiday family traditions? The anticipation. The preparation. Knowing that your family has done this activity in the past and will continue to do so, makes a tradition powerful....
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Watch 12-12-12 Concert Live on Patch
Some of the biggest names in music take the stage at Madison Square Garden for the live 12-12-12 concert for Sandy relief. While thousands of people fill the arena, billions are watching live on a...
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Patch Flash: Court Rules IL Concealed Carry Ban Unconstitutional
Gun-rights advocates claimed a major victory on Tuesday when a federal appeals court in Illinois struck down the state's ban on carrying concealed firearms, in a ruling that may have national...
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City Considers Steps to Improve Transparency
How often do we tell our kids to listen to that internal compass, that little voice that says "heads up. Something doesn't make sense"? Since I became mayor last year, I've met with city employees...
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Second Meteor Shower Might Join Geminids This Week
Sky watchers on Dec. 13 -14 may get a double show. NASA scientists say a second meteor shower may appear near the constellation Pisces, according to NASA Science News. The shower could be active at the...
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Try This Latke Recipe From Israel
Editor’s Note—Nitza Gilad is the wife of Roey Gilad, Israel’s consul general to the Midwest based at the Israeli Consulate in Chicago. Her explanation of the traditional Hanukkah potato pancake and her...
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Schneider To Occupy Former JFK Office
Each day Rep. Elect Brad Schneider (D-Deerfield) walks through his office door on Capitol Hill he will be walking into history but the present is what is foremost on his mind as he prepares to serve...
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Walmart Seeks Northbrook Location
A proposed 24-hour Walmart Supercenter in Northbrook could create between 300 and 350 jobs on the North Shore and generate between $1 and $2 million in revenue for the Village, according to information...
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'The Hobbit' 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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Holiday Recipes: Cookies, Candy and More
Patch.com editors from across the Chicago area dug into their cookbooks and came back with some of their favorite holiday recipes to share with readers. We hope you enjoy. Happy Holidays! Holiday...
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Carly Rousso's Curfew Lifted for December Travel
A judge temporarily lifted the 24-hour curfew for Carly Rousso from Dec. 18 to 24 so she can travel to Arizona to spend time with her grandmother, the Highland Park News reports. Jaclyn...
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Love Christmas Carols? Vote Your Favorites!
It's not a Winter Wonderland out there yet, but you can still Deck the Halls, right? You've still got almost Twelve Days ('til) Christmas, but remember that Santa Claus is Coming To Town. Good old...
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Poll: Will Walmart Flourish on the North Shore?
There is no shortage of opinion from Patch readers about the North Shore’s first potential Walmart store on Skokie Valley Road just south of Dundee Road in Northbrook. There has also been a history of...
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CDC Says the Season Is Here: Where to Get Flu Shots in Highland Park
Flu season is coming early in parts of the United States: This time last year, flu cases were much lower in Chicago than they are now, according to data on Google's Flu Trends. Highland Park-specific...
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Café Fleurette’s Croissant is a Must Try
Flaky is not a great word for people, but when it comes to croissants, it’s a must. And that’s exactly how the croissants at Winnetka’s Café Fleurette are. Located in the Metra Station at 754 Elm St.,...
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Toy, Food Drive Set Saturday in Deerfield
A joint drive through toy and food drive sponsored by a mix of six government organizations and private businesses will take place between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday in the parking lot at the...
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Patch Columnist Appointed to City Council
Sally Higginson had a lot of homework to do before her first City Council meeting. The Patch columnist, Highland Park native and former Transportation Commisioner was sworn in as an interim Councilman...
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Win 2 Tickets to Broadway in Chicago!
Patch is partnering with Broadway in Chicago to give away tickets to see "War Horse" Dec. 23. The show is playing Dec. 18 through Jan. 5 at the Cadillac Palace Theatre. One winner will be chosen from...
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