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Best of the Blogs: This Week's Top 7 Posts

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We celebrate the diverse people who regularly blog on our local Patch sites. Because our bloggers share their unique opinions and expertise, we want to feature seven of the blogs that were widely read this past week in our 23 sites in Lake, McHenry and Cook counties.

Check out what they have to say. Just click on the links below.

    1. Towed Cars at Farmers' Market
      Cars towed from the the downtown farmers market left some upset shoppers. Posted by Douglas Macdonald - Evanston
        2. New Princes Crowned in the Game of Kings
        North American Masters tournaments are designed to assist top flight chess players who are seeking international titles. Posted by Chris Wainscott - Skokie
          3. The Daily Grind
            It's approaching a year since Shea's death, and I still haven't begun the insurmountable task of writing thank-you notes. Posted by Liz Schroeder Anderluh - Arlington Heights
              4. The Power of Drama in Education
                Research also shows that students who engage in drama show improvement in self-confidence and acceptance, trust, social awareness, and tolerance. Posted by Steven Zemelman - Evanston
                  5. District 113 Receives Top Ratings from Moody’s and S&P
                    District 113 is one of ten school districts in Illinois to have triple A ratings from Moody’s and S&P. Posted by District 113 - Highland Park
                      6. Welcome to our blog - dedicated to breast health!
                        We will share with you the best information we have about prevention, detection, treatment and aftercare for breast cancer. Posted by Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Breast Care Center - Lake Forest, Grayslake
                          7. Proper Passwords For Proper Protection
                            A brief article summarizing the importance of a proper password, and how to create a better one. Posted by Tex on Tech - Palatine

                            Do you want to share your message? Wish you were on this list? 

                            Good news - you can become a blogger too. It's quick and easy to set up, and best of all, it's free. You can share your opinions, expertise and causes on Patch. 

                            If you are already blogging on Patch, thank you! Here are three quick tips to help your blog move up the list: 
                            1. Blog early and often. Talk about things for which you have a passion.
                            2. Share. Share the links to your Patch blog with your social networks. Post it on Facebook. Tweet about it. Email it to your friends.
                            3. Respond to those who comment. Make it a conversation. Keep that ball rolling.
                            For any help with blogging, contact Senior Community Editor Marcia Sagendorph at marcia.sagendorph@patch.com.

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