Let it Snow? It is On Google, But Maybe Not Here

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…

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5 Holiday Movies to Catch on TV This Week

Want to get into the holiday spirit? Catch one of these holiday movies, and you will definitely get there.

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 …

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Luther C. Mirasol

9:35 pm on Wednesday, January 4, 2012

I will catch all this movies this week :)!! I love seeing movies wholeday! Wohhooo http://plumbersnorthsydney.net.au/   more ›

Oh Come, All Ye Faithful: Where Do You Gather?

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  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 …

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The Editor Speaks

Readers Picked the Worst Christmas Song: Help Patch Editors Sing It

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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Paul Dailing

3:14 pm on Tuesday, December 20, 2011

We just got back from shooting the video. It was... not good. Hilarious, but not good, like "Plan 9 From Outer Space" or (insert presidency of politician you don't like).   more ›

The Editor Speaks

What's the Worst Christmas Song? Patch Editors Will Sing it For You

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 …

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Jaimie Cura

12:14 pm on Tuesday, December 27, 2011

@Paul - Yes, that would have been a good choice too! There's always next year!   more ›

Cookies and Muffins and Cake, Oh My! Who Does Your Baking?

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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…

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Need to Know Where to Go for the Ho-Ho-Ho in Oak Forest?

Need to brush up on Oak Forest holiday happenings? Want to keep tabs on the Big Guy's whereabouts? We've got it all wrapped up in the Oak Forest Patch Holiday Guide. Drop in and visit throughout the holiday season for the latest on local festivities.

Let's Go Shopping

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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 …

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Ways to Give Other Than Gifts

If you have the spirit of volunteerism this holiday season, Patch has some suggestions for you.

After compiling your long holiday wish list for Santa and figuring out how many pricey gifts you can afford for friends and family, you may want to think of ways to give to the less fortunate. Patch has done all the research and has come up with three ways Oak Forest residents can either donate time, items or money to local charities. Today, we fill you in on things you can give. Next, we'll look at ways you can serve others or give some of your time. Who's in charge?    City of Oak Forest What can I give?     new toys When can I give?     Dec. 5 through Dec. 16 Where do I go?     Oak Forest City Hall Colleen Kisel, of Oak Forest, has been collecting toys for the pediatric oncology departments of 39 hospitals throughout the nation since …

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