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Who Is Your Favorite Ebenezer Scrooge?
Ebenezer Scrooge may not be the most played role by an actor but over 35 people have reprised the role from British nobility to Scrooge McDuck, an animated version of the character with a strong...
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So You Don't Celebrate Christmas Today, What's Your Plan Instead
For those who don't celebrate Christmas today (or any day) Dec. 25 can still be a nice day. Almost everyone has the day off, so maybe you take advantage of that to spend the day with family and...
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How Will You Enjoy Boxing Day?
Shopping will be on the minds of many today either returning holiday gifts not to their liking or looking for further price reductions than they found before Christmas. Many call today Boxing Day. In...
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Best of 2012: Erotic Novel, Justin Beiber Top Book, Music Lists
The New York Times has 20 lists of best sellers ranging from nonfiction, fiction, hard cover fiction, e-book fiction, e-book nonfiction _ even Manga, Japanese comic books....
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Best of 2012: Year in Movies Provides Comedy, Drama and Political Intrigue
Superheroes reined this summer at the box office but this year’s best list includes heroes of another kind, from an American president to U.S. soldiers. Moviefone.com compiled this list of the top box...
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What's the Best Champagne to Buy for New Years Eve?
Are you searching for that perfect bottle of bubbly to bring to a New Year's Eve party or to enjoy during a quiet evening at home, but you're overwhelmed by the choices in the sparkling wine section?...
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Eight Minors Cited for Underage Drinking
The information below comes from the Highland Park Police Department. Domestic battery Luis Ortiz, 26, of the 900 block of Deerfield Road, Highland Park was arrested and charged with domestic battery...
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Highland Park High School Picks 2013 Charity Drive Recipient
The information below comes from District 113. Highland Park High School will kick off its annual Charity Drive fundraiser in February. Students are very excited about this year’s 2013 beneficiary,...
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Don’t Let a Flying Champagne Cork Spoil Your New Year’s Eve
The following public service announcement was provided by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. A champagne toast is a great way to welcome 2013, but be mindful as you uncork the bottle: warm bottles...
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Top Business and Real Estate Stories in 2012
It's been a busy year for businesses in Highland Park. Restaurants opened and closed (some did both). Today, Patch begins its year in review with the top 10 business and real estate stories of the...
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Activities for Your Kids Over Holiday Break
Here are some ways to keep kids, from toddlers to teens, entertained during the holiday break from school. Day trip adventure: Meagan Buckmaster-Ross of Duvall, WA is an art teacher and author of the...
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New Years Eve Party Ideas for Kids
Christmas may be over but are you still in the mood to party? Looking to ring in 2013 with some fun for your family? Have relatives coming into town after Christmas and you want to plan something...
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$6.95M Historic Landmark Mansion Sits on Ravine
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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Recycle Christmas Trees at Lake County Forest Preserves
Don’t send your Christmas tree to the landfill, drop it off at a Lake County Forest Preserve site for recycling. Donated trees are chipped and used for trails and for landscaping at forest preserves...
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New MH Fish House is Sea to Table Restaurant
Great news for foodies – the North Shore is finally about to get an upscale seafood restaurant, courtesy of the same creative team behind Lake Forest’s Market House on the Square. MH Fish House will...
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How Much Will Falling off the Fiscal Cliff Cost You?
With leaders of Congress becoming more and more skeptical a deal will be reached before midnight Monday to avoid the fiscal cliff, it becomes more likely American paychecks will get smaller Tuesday,...
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Northfield Man Accused of Hazing Surrenders to Authorities
A Northfield man facing hazing charges following the death of David Bogenberger, 19, at a Northern Illinois University fraternity house, has surrendered to Northfield Police. James P. Harvey, 21,...
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How We Got a Puppy For Christmas
It all started when my daughter found out animal shelters allow people to foster a pet-- without having to permanently adopt it. After she pleaded, and I made her sign a contract that said she would...
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Residents Warned of Lottery Scam
Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart is warning residents not to be fooled by scams where “winners” are told they are entitled to a large lottery cash prize without ever having purchased a ticket....
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