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Big thanks to Rochester Patch photographer Edward Maurer for these tips! Scroll through the gallery for his advice.  Capturing fireworks on camera is a challenge that can be mastered...

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La Grange residents interested in hearing the Village Board discuss options regarding an electrical aggregation plan for the village should drop by Village Hall, 53 S. La Grange Rd., toni...

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Maybe you've heard, but over the next few years, those of us living in the suburbs are going to start paying a lot more for our water. Thanks to price increases from the city of Chicago, ...

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Want to play the game of life? First you'll have to stop by the "Reality Store," where you'll learn how to manage much more than just spinning a wheel. Students will have the opportu...

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It's expected to be a hot weekend, folks. Temperatures on Friday and Saturday are expected to reach the 90s and then dip slightly on Sunday to a high of 87. With the heat in mind, th...

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If all goes well, La Grange Park residents will be saving a pretty penny on their electric bills over the next two years. On Tuesday night, trustees accepted a bid from First Energy, an O...

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Patch and author James Patterson have teamed up to get kids reading this summer! We're working with Patterson and his READKIDDOREAD organization to help parents, librarians, teachers, and...