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Here at Patch, we like to be thrifty, so we talked to two barbeque experts and uncovered some really good ideas to help you save money on your next outdoor party. 1. Start wit...

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Taking Fido for a walk in this area can mean coming home with an unwanted stowaway: a tick. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends these tips when it comes to deal...

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With the choice and variety of camps available in the Southland this summer, boredom won't be an option. Park districts, schools and even dance studios offer dozens of camp choices f...

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Oak Forest families shut off the laptops and set aside the phones and video games—all to get back to some good, old-fashioned fun at this year's Old Time Picnic. Though clouds hovere...