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If you’re like millions of Americans, you’re probably going to be uncorking a bottle of bubbly this New Year’s Eve. It’s the uncorking, however, that can potentially poke your eye ou...

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With all the glitz on New Year’s Eve, quite possibly the least glamorous way to kick off 2013 would be to end up in Patch’s crime blotter. Getting caught for drinking and driving, an...

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The Christmas tree has done its job; all of the presents are gone and now it’s just shedding pine needles. Instead of tossing your tree, the Chicago Park District will recycle it sta...

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Make your Christmas a little greener! Ald. Tom Tunney (44th) and the Chicago Cubs are joining forces to turn holiday spirit into springtime mulch. Drop off your Christmas tree to be ...