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Patch's House & Home
Hot Enough for You? We're Close to a Drought, Weather Service Says
When's the last time it rained? If you can't remember, it's probably because there's been just 1,200th of an inch of precipitation in June, National Weather Service meteorologist Gino Izz...
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Schools
Giant Book Sale Starts Tonight at Henry Puffer School
Summer and reading go hand-in-hand, so hit up an ATM and stop by the 54th Annual American Association of University Women book sale which opens tonight and runs through Saturday at Henry ...
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Arts
Andrew Salgado Performs at Indian Prairie Outdoor Concert (Photos)
It was a perfectly crisp summer evening as Darien singer-songwriter Andrew Salgado took the stage Wednesday at Indian Prairie Public Library. Salgado played a mix of original songs o...
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Summer
Patch Partners with James Patterson's READKIDDOREAD
Patch and READKIDDOREAD.com, the website founded by number-one best-selling author James Patterson, announced a partnership Wednesday designed to encourage kids’ passion for reading and t...
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Summer
Summer Reading Lists for Kids Ages 6-9
Looking for a great book to read with your kids this summer? This list will help you transition from illustrated kids books to books your kids will love to read independently. Read one, o...
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Summer
Summer Reading Lists for Preschoolers and Kids Ages 2-7
Looking for a great book to read this summer? This list of illustrated books for kids ages 2 to 7 is so much fun. Plus it includes books young readers can start to read TO you! Read one, ...
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Summer
Summer Reading Lists for Kids Ages 8-12
Looking for a great book to read this summer? This list of books has something for everyone – adventure, magic, smart kids, and amazing kids. Read one, or read ‘em all – post your thought...
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Summer
Summer Reading List for Tweens and Teens, 11-up
Looking for another escape? This list of books has something for everyone – fantasy, adventure, and of course, love. What more is there? Read one, or read ‘em all – post your thoughts in ...