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Political Actions, Neuroscience Art, an Equipment Drive and More

Best of the Blogs: A sampling of this week's top blogs.

Compiled by Marcia Sagendorph

Here is a sampling of the recent and diverse blogs posted on Patch. Our bloggers bring a wide range of information to readers across our 23 Patch sites in Lake, McHenry and Cook Counties. Click on the headlines below to read the full story.


Want in? You can! You can start a blog to support your cause, promote your organization or share your expertise and opinions. Patch welcomes bloggers of all stripes onto our sites to keep our community conversations vibrant. Reach out to Senior Community Editor Marcia Sagendorph at marcia.sagendorph@patch.com for tips to start your own blog.


The Duckworth Diary - July 12, 2013
This week, I met with the Chilean Delegation of the Sister Cities Elgin & Caquenes. It was great to see so many people from the Chilean community at Paul's Restaurant for breakfast. We talked about their trip to Illinois and what they have been doing throughout the District.
- Posted by Tammy Duckworth on Arlington Heights Patch

Tryon Votes to Override Quinn Amendatory Veto on Concealed Carry Bill
State Representative Mike Tryon (R-Crystal Lake) joined House colleagues from both sides of the aisle on Tuesday in overriding Governor Pat Quinn’s amendatory veto to House Bill 183, the concealed carry bill. 
Posted by Cheryl for State Rep. Mike Tryon on Crystal Lake-Cary Patch

Aloha! The Barefoot Hawaiian Performs Live at the Lake
Highlights of the show included beginning hula dances by the Keiki, traditional hulas using the ipu (gourde) drum and the Pu ili, (split bamboo sticks,) the Wahine’s mystifying Maori Poi Balls dance and the dynamic Tahitian Fire Show.
- Posted by the Des Plaines Park District on Des Plaines Patch

I do NOT Want My Daughters to Worry About Food
I do not want my girls to worry about food to the extent that they develop a hypersensitivity to what they can and cannot eat. But I do want them to learn the value of making choices. 
- Posted by Peggy Kresch on Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Patch

Neuroscience Merges with Art
Dr. Audrius V. Plioplys, a neurologist and artist, whose work has been exhibited all over the world, takes us on an artistic journey exploring the nervous system.
- Posted by LG Taylor on Libertyville Patch

Baseball & Softball Equipment Drive on Saturday, July 13
Don't forget to bring your new or gently used baseball and softball equipment to donate at PYB Baseball and Softball Day. Proceeds from the drive will benefit Baseball Oyate, Inc., a charity for at-risk children, youth and families.
- Posted by the Palatine Park District on Palatine Patch

Meet Heidi, A Lucky, Sociable German Shepherd
"I arrived at the shelter neglected and starved - but that challenging period of my life has only strengthened my kind heart. I still have a few things to learn about life, but I˙m not overly demanding. I just want a family and place to call my own."
Posted by Janice Cha for C.A.R.E. Dog & Cat News on Skokie Patch


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