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A picturesque view. A formal dinner setting under candlelight. An appetizing dinner served by your personal waiter for the night … Ozzie T. Cougar? Only at the Kane County Couga...

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Patch found several celebrations right in our own backyard. Check out these events and see if one is right for your celebrating style. College of DuPage There are two events tak...

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Although the weather doesn’t seem to indicate it, we are smack in the middle of the winter school break. School children everywhere get two to three weeks off to…I don’t know, what are th...

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Lucky enough to get a mobile device this holiday season? Let's put it to work learning about your community.  Patch has apps for iPhones and Android phones, and also makes it easy fo...

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Heres the Snowman Martini I promised you. Its my favorite holiday martini. Bet you won't stop at one.  Here are the ingredients you will need. . 1 oz Svedka Vodka . 1 oz Cr...

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Last year, approximately 10,500 people died in alcohol-impaired-driving crashes. Historically, holiday periods have shown higher incidences of alcohol-impaired driving crashes, so whether...

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For many, Christmas weekend is all about spending time with family and celebrating the spirit of the season. There are still a few things you can do before - and some after - your holid...