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Friday, November 23, 2012

Cuneo's Mansion Gets Decked Out for Holiday Display

Cuneo Mansion and Gardens opens its Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights Show on Friday, Nov. 23.

Loyola University Chicago’s Cuneo Mansion and Gardens is once again getting decked out for its annual Winter Wonderland Holiday Light Show.  Staff and Vernon Hills public works crews are putting the final touches on hundreds of displays outside and decorations inside for the light show’s Nov. 23 opening. “We are so pleased to share another holiday season with the public,” said Kevin Ginty, general manager at Cuneo Mansion and Gardens. “It is one of our favorite times of the year, and we are thrilled to host the open house with Santa for a second year. It brings such joy!” Cuneo’s grounds will open for a drive-thru tour the estate’s 97 acres. Visitors can enhance their experience by tuning into the local radio station 107.1 FM for a dual …

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Deck Your House and Win $100,000 for Grayslake Public Schools

Get out the lights and holly. Your decorating could net $100,000 to our schools. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to win a $100,000 gift to the Grayslake Public Schools.

Patch.com is launching a nationwide contest to find the best dressed home in its Patch communities, and the winner’s school district will receive $100,000, no strings attached. Here’s how the contest works. Beginning today, Dec. 8, and continuing through Dec. 26, you can nominate your home by uploading a photo to the contest entry form on the site. During that same time period you and your neighbors will also be able to vote for your favorite festive home. The winning entry will be forwarded to a national Patch judge that will select 24 finalists. Each finalist will receive $500 that they can apply to their December electric bill. From Dec. 30 through Jan. 8 you will be able to vote for the Best Decked House in all of Patch. The grand …

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