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1. Twin Lakes Golf Course & Driving Range: 1200 E. Twin Lakes Dr. Palatine

Deal: Early Bird $8 Monday-Friday before 10 a.m.; twilight $7 Monday-Friday after 5 p.m.; anytime in between $10

Available: unspecified
 
2. Portrait Innovations: 20771 N. Rand Rd. Unit B-5A Kildeer

Deal: Free bonus gifts of 8X10 graduation designer portraits plus 15 personalized announcement cards with purchase of the $9.95 Portrait Package special

Available: Until further notice
 
3. Brown's Chicken and Pasta:301 E. Northwest Highway Palatine

Deal: $49.99 for 50 piece mixed chicken only with coupon from www.palatinecoupon.com

Available: Until May 31
 
4. Palatine Inn Restaurant: 95 W Northwest Highway, Palatine

Deal: $5 off with purchase of $20 or more. Print out coupon from www.linkedoffer.com

Available: Until Dec. 31, 2011