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Best of the Blogs: What Are Your Neighbors Saying This Week?

Welcome to our weekly roundup of the best of our Local Voices Section.

At Patch, we love our bloggers! No other local platform allows communities to connect the way our Local Voices section does. 

So, each week we'll highlight the best of the local blogs from around the area in our Best of the Blogs feature. 

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The Lincoln Highway turns 100 years old in 2013. To celebrate, there will be a two-day celebration across Illinois on May 18 and19. — By Kay Shelton

USF’s business students learn what it takes to make it on their own

New club gives real-life experience to aspiring entrepreneurs. — By Vicki

Find out what's happening in Shorewoodwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Shakespeare Fest a Success

Last week, students at Joliet Catholic Academy celebrated William Shakespeare’s 449thbirthday with the annual Shakespeare Fest. — By Joliet Catholic Academy

Solution to Will County Heroin Epidemic Needed

State Rep. Natalie Manley supports the creation of the task force to aid local organizations in the fight to protect communities affected by the recent spike in heroin usage in Will County. — By Illinois State Representative Natalie Manley

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