Ahh, love is in the air…or is it? These sub-zero, ice encrusted, snow covered days of February belie the fact that one of the warmest (emotions-wise), coziest, most romantic holidays of the year – Valentine’s Day – is right around the corner. Hunkered down in our mid-winter cocoons (often in the company of cabin-fever-suffering progeny), it can be a challenge to find ways to kindle the fires of romance.  But lovers everywhere take notice – Feb. 14 is a call to action – and Cupid’s call is one not to be ignored. Statistics prove the point. An online survey conducted by information services …

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore. Sunday (Feb. 6) is the Super Bowl. Green Bay Packers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers. And even if we don't have the Bears to root for, it's still the Super Bowl, one of the biggest sporting events of the year. So check out these places to consider watching the game with your friends and family. OK, so you don't care about the Super Bowl…