Friday, December 30, 2011
From 11 p.m. Saturday to 4 a.m. Sunday, residents of Tinley Park, Orland Park, Palos Heights, Mokena and New Lenox can call Carey Limousine Chicago for a free ride home.
If you have too much to drink during your New Year's revels, don't drive. Call Safe Ride Home at 1-800-752-5400. From 11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31 to 4 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 1, residents of Tinley Park, Orland Park, Palos Heights, Mokena and New Lenox can call Carey Limousine Chicago Inc. at 1-800-752-5400 for a free ride home, only from establishments within the participating towns. The rides are completely free and only take people to their homes, not to other establishments. More than 100 people took part in the program last year. The program is funded by each of the five villages, along with a $1,500 grant from the Michael P. Gordon Memorial Foundation. The foundation was named in honor of a Chicago police officer who was killed in 2004 …
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Christmas may be green in Chicago's south suburbs, but in the meantime, check out the cool search engine effect.
Will it snow in the south suburbs this holiday weekend? Maybe not, but you can get some of the Christmas magic on Google. Join millions in typing "let it snow" in a Google search and watch what happens. You can clear it up by hitting the "defrost" button or by "scraping" with your mouse. According to forecasts from the National Weather Service in Romeoville, the Chicago area might not see much snow. This map shows little to no snow coverage throughout the area now, and most forecasts say we'll be without a White Christmas. The Weather Channel's forecast map shows that the Chicago area will be without a White Christmas. That doesn't necessarily mean we won't have snow; on that map, "White Christmas" means at least an inch of snow. According…
Friday, December 23, 2011
Want to get into the holiday spirit? Catch one of these holiday movies, and you will definitely get there.
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Friday, December 23, 2011
There are five great movies playing this week — catch them if you can. This classic 1946 film never gets old. Jimmy Stewart stars as George Bailey, whose life is touched by a guardian angel. This film was nominated for five Oscars. — 8 p.m. Saturday on NBC. Don't miss this hilarious and touching movie of an Indiana boy that will have you saying, "You'll shoot your eye out," all day long. — Starts at 8 p.m. Saturday and runs for 24 hours nonstop on TBS. Clark Griswold has big plans for Christmas, which naturally turns into a total disaster. This movie is destined to make you laugh and be thankful that you aren't related to cousin Eddie. — 9 p.m. Thursday, 6 p.m. Friday and 10 p.m. Sunday on ABC Family. When Maria feels she cannot cut it at …
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Please join the discussion on Patch and leave reviews in our business directory.
Each week Patch focuses on a different product or service. This week, we're doing something a little different. With Hanukkah starting this week and Christmas this weekend, many readers will be visiting places of worship. New residents might even be looking for the right place for them. So tell us where you worship, readers, what newcomers can expect, and why your place is special. When a new family moves into your neighborhood and they ask for your recommendations for stores, take-out places or professional services, what do you say? Because Patch has an extensive directory of businesses, we want all of our readers to benefit from your experience the way your neighbors do. What are your go-to places for dinner on those nights when you …
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
We gave Patch readers a choice of 13 of the most odious holiday "classics" with the task of picking the worst for Patch editors to sing on Christmas Day.
When we asked Patch readers to pick the worst, most annoying, most horrifyingly, brain-fryingly jingle-bellicose holiday song for us to perform, we didn't realize something. They would. Yup, among the 13 options we gave readers last week in our What's the Worst Christmas Song poll, you guys aimed right toward the ones we feared. Now we've got to perform it for a Christmas Day video, and you can help. The winner as of 8 p.m. Monday was... A TIE! Yes, readers were split 25-25 on Last Christmas by Wham! and I Farted on Santa's Lap. As Last Christmas was winning earlier in the day, the Fantastipatch Editors Choir and Traveling Bear Cavalry will be performing George Michael's 1984 classic about a guy who got dumped on Dec. 26 and gets all …
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Friday, December 16, 2011
In that dead zone between "It's Christmas Day!" and "I've been listening to this song for a month!" which holiday tune do you never want to hear again?
They've taken over your radio stations. You've heard them blasted in stores since August. They've even crept into your dreams. Now's your chance to pick the worst, most annoying Christmas "classic" that threatens to make you ho-ho-homicidal this holiday season. We've racked our brains and polled our Facebook fans to come up with 13 of the best of the worst. Vote in the poll below and then, in a special Christmas Day video, your local Patch editors will perform your pick as a Christmas gift to you. That's right. Patch sings. So prepare your cups of cheer and humiliation, because here are the 13 contestants: I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus Synopsis: A young boy suspects his mother is having an extramarital affair. This, in the universe of …
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Have a favorite business in town? Or one that hasn't made you happy? Please join the discussion on Patch and leave reviews in our business directory.
Each week Patch focuses on a different product or service. This week, we're featuring bakeries. What is your go-to place in Tinley Park, Orland Park, Oak Forest or Palos when you need to order a special occasion cake or pick up holiday cookies? We want to know which bakery is your first choice and why. When a new family moves into your neighborhood and they ask for your recommendations for stores, take-out places or professional services, what do you say? Because Patch has an extensive directory of businesses, we want all of our readers to benefit from your experience the way your neighbors do. What are your go-to places for dinner on those nights when you don't want to cook? Who do you call when a raccoon has made your chimney home? Share…
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Have a favorite business in town? Or one that hasn't made you happy? Please join the discussion on Patch and leave reviews in our business directory.
Each week Patch focuses on a different product or service. This week, we're featuring local shops and boutiques in Tinley Park, Orland Park, Palos and Oak Forest. Where do you go to find unique gifts and clothing for yourself, friends and family? When a new family moves into your neighborhood and they ask for your recommendations for stores, take-out places or professional services, what do you say? Because Patch has an extensive directory of businesses, we want all of our readers to benefit from your experience the way your neighbors do. What are your go-to places for dinner on those nights when you don't want to cook? Who do you call when a raccoon has made your chimney home? Share your knowledge with other readers by leaving reviews on …
Monday, November 28, 2011
Buy an ornament for Park Lawn Services and help deck the holiday trees at participating Standard Bank branches in the Southland.
Standard Bank is looking to ring some bells this holiday season so that Park Lawn’s Angel Fund can get some wings. For the second year in a row, Standard Bank has designated Park Lawn as the beneficiary of the Banks “Holiday Hope for Park Lawn” ornament sale. The program has been expanded to include nine Standard Bank branches in Oak Lawn, Evergreen Park, Palos Park, Oak Forest, Hickory Hills, Frankfort and Orland Park. LEARN MORE about Park Lawn Services. “Standard Bank’s whole niche is supporting local organizations, and being more involved and vested in the communities we serve,” Oak Lawn-branch manager Jean Fornel said. The ornaments sell for $1, $5 and $10. Proceeds will be used to buy Christmas presents and other everyday necessities…
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Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Underwriters Laboratories offers safety tips for deep frying your turkey without burning your garage down.
If you’re like 88 percent of the rest of the country you’re probably going to eat some turkey this Thanksgiving. While most of us will enjoy an oven-roasted turkey, some hardcore Thanksgiving aficionados have been deep-frying their birds in turkey fryers despite their inherent dangers. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, more than 2,000 residential fires are reported on Thanksgiving. A number of these fires are caused by botched turkey fryer mishaps. WATCH THE UL VIDEO of a turkey fryer bursting into flames. UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a global product safety organization, discourages the use of outdoor gas-fueled fryers that immerse whole turkeys into hot oil. UL still won’t certify turkey fryers as they are designed. And …
Dan Lambert
10:26 pm on Friday, December 30, 2011
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