What’s the Going Rate For a Lawn Service in Cook County?

As part of our new Smart Spending series, Patch wants to uncover the true going rate for various goods and services in town, so you'll know exactly how much you should pay for what you need. Help us out by replying in the comments.

This week: How much do lawn services cost? How much do you pay for your lawn service? And what does that cover? Just mowing, or does it cover weeding, pruning, planting? Please share in the comments below — we promise we won't judge you! And if you've got a lawn service you love, tell us that too. Here's a sampling of a few lawn-care services companies in Cook County: This is the first of an ongoing series, "What's the Going Rate for..." where Patch seeks to uncover how much things cost so you never have to ask again. - - - - - - - - - -  There are plenty of ways to keep up with the news:

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See the Winner's of Patch's Mother's Day Contest

See which mom won some great prizes.

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Sunday Comic: Obama Labels Illinois a 'Disaster'

April showers brought flood of problems to an already troubled state.

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Congressman Lipinski To Hold Town Hall on May 11

Constituents can get up close and personal with the congressman, ask questions, and get help with federal programs.

Is Your Baby's Diaper Wet? There's An App for That

Many Patch Facebook readers are shaking their heads at a new product that tweets mom and dad every time baby makes a tinkle.

Yes, even baby diapers have joined the digital revolution thanks to the new Huggies TweetPee app. The Brazilian-launched product includes an electronic device with moisture sensor which is affixed to the front of an baby’s diaper. When the baby urinates, mom or dad gets a tweet on their smartphones. They can also choose to order more diapers directly from the phone. Although the device is not currently availabe in America, we shared the news with our Facebook friends. So far, the responses have been pretty incredulous. Here’s a sample of what we heard: “... It obviously uses wifi, I'm not about to strap a radio emitting device onto my infant.” Dave J. on New Lenox Patch Facebook “Or.....you could be a parent and get off your duff and check…

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Add a Punchline to Our Cubs, Sox Island Cartoon

If you've got wit, add your punchline to Patch's weekly comic and win a personalized print.

Are you blessed with insight and good humor? Or just bored today? Share your wit with your south suburban neighbors by entering Patch's comic caption challenge. Just add your dialogue for today's comic in the comment section of this post. Our only requirement is that you keep it clean! At week's end, we'll pick the winning punchline based on how many of us here at Patch giggle and smile at your contribution. The user who produces the winning punchline will get a personalized proof of the comic, with the winning words and a credit line, from cartoonist Chuck Ingwersen and Patch. Congratulations to Lady Eagles #1 Fan with the winning caption to last week's Dog Interview cartoon:  I appreciate you allowing me to interview again. I hope you …

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Calling All Amateur Photographers: Share Your Beverly, Mt. Greenwood and Morgan Park Pics!

Upload a photo to this article and it could be "Pic of the Day"! How would you describe your neighborhood in a single picture — or even a dozen?

Animals Strike a Pose at Lincoln Park Zoo: Photos

Each week, the Lincoln Park Zoo releases a photo showcasing a beautiful animal in its local habitat. Peruse our accompanying gallery of the past several snapshots to make the cut.