Help an Illinois Family Win $100K for Schools

A home in Bolingbrook is the last Illinois candidate remaining in Patch's nationwide Deck the House contest for $100,000 for their local school district.

Last Chance! Enter or Vote in the Holiday Lights Contest

The winning decorations from New Lenox will compete against others cross the country for a chance at bringing home $100,000 for

VIDEO: Take Your Family on a Christmas Lights Tour

The Park District announced its holiday lights contest winners, and we've got a map to show you where you can go to see the best and brightest New Lenox has to offer. Also, learn how to enter our contest for a shot at winning $100,000 for local schools.

The best and brightest in New Lenox were awarded this week when the Park District announced the winners of its holiday lights contest. If you want to take your family around town on a tour de tinsel, click through the map above. Each snowflake represents one of the participants in the Park District's contest. To see the address of the home, click on the icon. Want to maximize your trip? Use Mapquest's Route Planner. The winners in the Park District contest are also noted on the map, but here's a rundown: The contest was sponsored by Chicago Dough Company, with first-place winners getting a $20 gift card to the restaurant and other winners get a free 7-inch pizza. "Christmas is my husband's favorite holiday," said Angie Hausner, whose home …

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Must-See Christmas Light Shows: Vote for the Best

Your house decorations could win $100,000 for New Lenox schools and $500 toward your electricity bill. Enter your photos in our Deck the House contest or vote for the great videos that have already been added.

Your House Decorations Could Win $100K for New Lenox Schools

Starting Dec. 8, you can enter Patch's Deck the House Contest for a chance to win $100,000 for New Lenox schools and $500 for your electric bill.

Does your house outshine all others in your neighborhood when it comes to holiday decorations? If the answer is yes, starting this Thursday, Dec. 8, enter Patch's Deck the House Contest for a chance to win $100,000 for your local public school system, $500 toward your electric bill or bragging rights in your neighborhood. The contest will run until Dec. 26 and New Lenox users will vote for the best-decked house in their town. From there, Patch judges will select 24 finalists nationwide, who will get their December electric bill paid by Patch (up to $500). The grand prize winner will receive a $100,000 donation to their local school system. How to enter: Go to the New Lenox page for Deck the House. Starting at 9 a.m. Dec. 8, you will be …

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