Cab Companies to Call on New Year's Eve

Police will be out in full force on the holiday, and drinking and driving will cost far more than a cab ride home. Do the responsible thing and set up your transportation ahead of time.

New Year's Eve 2012 Events in the Suburbs

A number of celebrations and events are taking place around the area. Here are some options to ring in the New Year.

Patch found several celebrations right in our own backyard. Check out these events and see if one is right for your celebrating style. Glen Prairie Want to ring in the new year while dining in style? Then head over to Glen Prairie for a three-course meal including a choice of soup or salad, entrée and dessert. The meal is $55 per person. The dinner will be offered from 5 to 11 p.m. and includes a complimentary glass of Champagne. Cab’s Wine Bar Bistro Cab's has two options for enjoying an incredible New Year's Eve. Celebrate with either a three or four-course meal and enjoy music from The Anything Trio. The bistro will have three seatings on Dec. 31, at 5:30 to 6 p.m., 7 to 8 p.m. and 9:30 to 10 p.m. Evening includes a glass of sparkling …

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Looking for a Ride Home on New Year's? Here's Your Solution

Police will be out in full force on the holiday, and drinking and driving will cost far more than a cab ride home. Do the responsible thing and set up your transportation ahead of time.

COMPANY: AAA Express Wheaton Taxi Cab & Limo PHONE: 630-462-5555 SERVICE AREA: All Chicagoland suburbs, airports and Loop RATES: Local service rates are $2.30 per mile and have a $7 minimum charge. Waiting time is $30 per hour. COMPANY: American Regional Taxi PHONE: 630-465-5608/630-882-5242 SERVICE AREA: West suburbs and surrounding areas RATES: No charge for additional passengers. Call for a quote. COMPANY: Naperville DuPage Taxi PHONE: 630-961-3232 SERVICE AREA: The area surrounding Aurora, Batavia, Bolingbrook, Downers Grove, Glen Ellyn, Lisle, Naperville, Oswego, Plainfield, Warrenville, Winfield, Wheaton and Woodridge RATES: Local service rates are metered and have a $7 minimum charge. There is a $1 charge for each additional …

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Fun Facts for New Year's: Wear Red Underwear, Lock Your Car and Eat Black-Eyed Peas

Check out these interesting fun facts and trivia about New Year's Eve.

If you're celebrating New Year's Eve this year and find a lull in the conversation, impress your family and friends with this New Year's trivia.

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Avoid Drinking and Driving on New Year's Eve

County Health Department shares tips on safety and alcohol.

As DuPage County residents prepare for celebrations to welcome the New Year, the DuPage County Health Department reminds people to avoid drinking and driving. The Health Department shares the following tips on how to be safe at holiday parties where alcohol is served:   Alcohol’s effect on an individual is determined primarily by two factors: the amount of alcohol consumed and the rate at which it is absorbed. Other contributing factors include body weight, alcohol tolerance, mood, environment and the amount of food consumed

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Moms Talk POLL: Will You Stay Up for New Year's 2012?

Are you a party mom, a stay-at-home mom or a go-to-bed-early mom? Take our Patch poll.

During our younger years, we made late dinner reservations and stayed out until the wee hours of the morning. As we got older, we started spending the evening in, with an intimate dinner, a good movie, a bottle of champagne and a "Happy New Year!" at the stroke of midnight. When the kids were babies, we'd hope the noise outside didn't wake them. And when they got a little older, we'd let them stay up until 9 or 10 o'clock for our own family "Happy New Year" yelling and confetti, funny hats and cranking noise-makers. Now, we're just happy if we can stay awake until midnight. What kind of mom are you? Take our Patch poll and share your favorite New Year's Eve memories in the comments field.

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Rick Nagel

9:24 am on Friday, December 30, 2011

Look like a lot of our readers are going to be before midnight on New Year's! :) Good response to this poll!   more ›

New Year’s Eve Events in the Chicago Suburbs

Patch compiles a list of New Year's Eve celebrations in the area.

Patch found several celebrations right in our own backyard. Check out these events and see if one is right for your celebrating style. College of DuPage There are two events taking place at the McAninch Arts Center on Dec. 31. New Philharmonic: Viennese Pops New Year’s Eve with an International Twist. The performance runs from 4 to 6 p.m. Beginning at 9 p.m., participants can ring in the new year with Maestro Kirk Muspratt, New Philharmonic and guest baritone Mischa Bouvier. Tickets are $55 for adults; $53 for seniors; and $45 for youth. The ticket also includes a celebratory glass of champagne. For more information, call the MAC Ticket Office, (630) 942-4000, or purchase tickets online. Glen Prairie Want to ring in the new year while …

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