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Update: Crash Sends Three to Hospital, Injuries Not Life Threatening
(Update at 6:55) Three people riding in one vehicle sustained non life threatening injuries when the Chevy Avalanche carrying them on the southbound Tri-State Tollway near Half Day Road crashed into a...
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Gallery: Highland Park Firefighters Top Deerfield in Chili Cook Off
Deerfield Bannockburn Firefighter Mike Patten and Fireman Frank Nardonarino from Highland Park both know how to prepare tasty chili according to the people sampling it at Whole Foods first annual Chili...
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Caption This! Cat on a Sizzling Pan
We had more than 30 captions submitted for the photo of a dog howling on the road in last week's Caption This contest. The Patch judges awarded title of best caption to Smart TV Studios for "It wasn't...
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Readers React to the Arrival of Rose's Gluten-Free Bakery
Does Highland Park need another bakery? That's what Patch readers discussed last week after it was announced that Lake Forest resident Marcus Lemonis would be opening a Rose's Bakery and Cafe in...
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Youth Substance Abuse Remains an Issue in Lake County
Nearly 20,000 middle and high school students in Lake County participated in the 2012 Illinois Youth Survey (IYS)—a state wide survey with questions about drugs, nutrition and safety. The Illinois...
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You Might Get Money From Facebook
You might want to check your spam. If you get an email with "Notice of Pending Class Action and Notice of Proposed Settlement," it could mean you're eligible for $10 from Facebook, according to...
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Obituary: Shirley G. Mines, Founded North Shore's Jack and Jill of America...
The following obituary is courtesy of Donnellan Funeral Home: Shirley G. Mines, age 77 of Highland Park, IL, formerly of Shaker Heights, OH. Loving wife of Kenneth A. Mines, Atty.; proud mother of...
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Hartz Mountain Recalls Two Chicken-Based Dog Treats
Do your pets eat Hartz Chicken Chews or Hartz Oinkie Pig Skin Twists wrapped with Chickens? The Hartz Mountain Corp. is voluntarily recalling two brands of its treats because one thirds of the...
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Bill Newman, 61, Dies
William “Bill” Newman, 61 of Deerfield died Friday in hospice care after a brief illness. Newman leaves behind family and friends including his wife, Ann, sons Matthew and Michael and his mother...
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Post Office Prices Increase
Prices at the post office are higher than ever. Beginning today, the cost to mail a one ounce letter has increased to 46 cents a stamp. That’s up from 45 cents in 2012. Mailing a postcard also costs...
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Sharpen Your Networking Skills at the Career Resource Center's Free Seminar...
The Career Resource Center in Lake Forest will host a free brown bag lunch seminar on the topic of networking from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Wednesday at Grove Cultural Campus, 40 E. Old Mill Road....
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New Strain of Norovirus —The Winter Vomiting Bug—On the Rise
Although the flu is on everyone’s minds this season, the winter vomiting bug, or the norovirus, is making its rounds. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that the...
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Boy Scouts Ban on Gays Could End Soon
The Boy Scouts of America ban on gay scouts and scout leaders could soon be over, according to NBC News. The news source reports the group is actively considering ending the ban that has been in...
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Deerfield, Highland Park Liquor Stores Pass Compliance Checks
Recent checks of 12 establishments that sell alcohol in Deerfield and Highland Park pased the underge compliance test, reported TribLocal. The Lake County Underage Drinking and Drug Prevention Task...
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Win 2 Tickets to Broadway in Chicago!
Patch is partnering with Broadway in Chicago to give away tickets to see "I Love Lucy" Feb. 13. The show is playing through March 17 at the Broadway Playhouse. One winner will be chosen from each of...
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Viccino’s Pizza Wins Pizza Bowl
Viccino’s was voted best pizza in Highland Park or Deerfield Sunday at the first annual Pizza Bowl at Deerfield High School but the big winner was the District 113 Education Foundation. More than 200...
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Three iPhones Stolen in One Week
The information below was provided by the Highland Park Police Department. Criminal burglary Police are investigating a delayed report of a commercial burglary. It was reported that unknown person(s)...
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Austin's Fuel Room Owner Inks Deal with Fairgrounds for New Music Venue
Mark Khayat, the owner of Austin's Saloon and Eatery in Libertyville, and the mastermind behind Austin's Fuel Room, has inked a deal with the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake to bring more concerts...
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Powerball Reaches $151M
It maybe time to see if Lady Luck is on your side. The Powerball has reached $151 million with the next drawing occurring on Wednesday night, Jan. 30, according to a Powerball press release. While...
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Lake County Offers Citizen Police Academy
The Lake County Sheriff's Department will hold its next Citizen Police Academy course starting March 7. Interested residents are invited to apply to the program, which will provide a first-hand look at...
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