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Patch's House & Home
What Energy Goes into Our Homes
In honor of the 42nd anniversary of Earth Day, observed every April 22, U.S. Census figures look at how we heat and cool our homes. Earth Day is intended to inspire awareness and apprecia...
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News
Green Thumbs, Get Your Pins Ready
Speaking from experience, beginning gardeners need a little help and encouragement. So it's nice to see a local business providing a confidence-building boost, and a little bit of incenti...
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Patch's House & Home
House Hunt: Open Houses in the Oak Park and River Forest Area
Welcome once again to House Hunt, our weekly feature showcasing open houses and properties for sale in the Oak Park and River Forest area. If you're a local realtor and would like to...
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Patch's House & Home
Lights Out for Incandescent Bulbs?
What would Thomas Edison do? The light bulb—that has lit the world since he invented it in 1879—is an endangered commodity. New federal guidelines requiring more energy-efficient lig...
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Patch's House & Home
House Hunt: Open Houses in the Oak Park and River Forest Area
Welcome once again to House Hunt, our weekly feature showcasing open houses and properties for sale in the Oak Park and River Forest area. If you're a local realtor and would like to...
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Opinion
Poll: Are Marshmallow Peeps Delicious or Disgusting?
There may be no candy more contentious than the little Marshmallow Peep. Sugar crusted, soft and chewy, the Peep is a much-loved symbol of Easter on par with colored eggs and chocolate bu...
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Opinion
Style Central: One Purse Pony
I had the time of my life a couple of weeks ago when I lunched with two of my favorite former students. They’re all grown-up now, but still completely adorable. Curious about my cu...
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News
House Hunt: Open Houses in the Oak Park and River Forest Area
Welcome once again to House Hunt, our weekly feature showcasing open houses and properties for sale in the Oak Park and River Forest area. If you're a local realtor and would like to...