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Monday, January 21, 2013

Win a Family 4-Pack to Disney On Ice!

Patch is partnering with Disney On Ice to give away five family four-packs to Disney On Ice at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont.

Patch is partnering with Disney On Ice to give away five family four-packs to see Disney On Ice in January. The show plays Allstate Arena Jan. 23-27 and United Center Jan. 30 through Feb. 10. The winner can pick any show Monday-Friday from Jan. 23-Feb. 1. You can enter to win through Jan. 22. Disney On Ice offers a chance to rock out with magical idols in a musical showcase. Disney On Ice presents Rockin’ Ever After! features the hottest tunes and talent from across the kingdom. Five winners will be chosen from the 28 participating Patch cities/neighborhoods in the Chicago area. Enter to win by registering for the free Patch e-newsletter using the form at the top of this page. If you are already signed up for our newsletter, first, thank …

Colleen Krupa

5:21 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Did they pick the winners yet?? Thinking of buying tickets for this weekend, but wanted to wait to see if I had any great luck! :) Thanks!   more ›

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Interactive Map: How to Enjoy Fall in the Chicago Suburbs

Patch editors put together a map to help you find the best pumpkin patches, hayrides, haunted houses and cups of cocoa throughout the suburbs.

Fall is in the air across the suburbs.  The pumpkin patches are open, the hot cider is steaming and haunted houses are popping up throughout the area. Patch editors put together a collaborative map to show you all the best places to celebrate fall throughout the Chicago suburbs. Did we miss your favorite spot? Let us know in the comments or add it to the map yourself! It's open for input from readers.  And please feel free to share photos of you and your loved ones enjoying the gorgeous autumn weather!  Here's just a small sampling of places you'll find on the map: 

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Get Out: Guaranteed Weekend Fun

There's plenty to do this Easter weekend.

Live Music at The Glen When/Where: Via Gelato Cafe, 1853 Tower Dr., Glenview; Friday, April 22, 8 p.m.–10 p.m. Why Go: Enjoy the ambiance of this traditional Italian café while you listen to live rock and blues music. Cost: Buy a cup of coffee. Meet the Easter Bunny When/Where: Glenview State Bank, 800 Waukegan Rd., Glenview; Saturday, April 23 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Why Go: Come meet and take pictures with the Easter Bunny (he’ll have treats with him, too). Cost: Free Easter Egg Hunt & Coloring Contest When/Where: Nickel City, 555 Waukegan Rd., Northbrook; Saturday, April 23 8:30 a.m. Why Go: Kids 10 years and younger are invited for an old-fashioned Easter Egg Hunt (make sure you bring your empty Easter baskets!). If you’d like to …

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