Health & Fitness

History, Championship Golf and Politics

Best of the Blogs: Enjoy some of our top blog posts this week.

—Written by Marcia Sagendorph.

Politics, sports and parenting topics are among the topics included in our weekly blog roundup. These are just a few of the awesome blogs on our 23 Patch sites in the Chicago suburbs. Click on the headlines below to get the full story. Then get inspired and start your own blog!

Support your cause, promote your organization or share your expertise. Contact Senior Community Editor Marcia Sagendorph at marcia.sagendorph@patch.com to get started.

Morton Grove Historical Society Upcoming Events

The Morton Grove Historical Society has a number of upcoming events to share with the community. We hope you can attend these events and also plan a visit to the museum and education center with your family soon. 
- Posted by Mark V. Matz on Niles-Morton Grove Patch

Pro-Am Day at the BMW Championship at Conway Farms

This week included Pro-Am Day at the BMW Championship at Conway Farms in Lake Forest. It was a little bit cooler than yesterday was, but still fantastic weather to watch the golf’s best play in Lake County.
- Posted by Visit Lake County on Grayslake Patch

CASA’s Young Professional’s Board to Gather at Mickey Finn’s Brewery on Friday, October 4 for Fundraiser “Cocktails for CASA”

The CASA Lake County Young Professional’s Board is throwing “Cocktails for CASA,” a fun-filled benefit to raise friends and funds on Friday, October 4, at the popular Mickey Finn’s Brewery, 412 Milwaukee Ave. in Libertyville. 
- Posted by Dan Friedlander on Vernon Hills Patch

Editor's Note: This is an example of a great sports post with a photo and quick stats. Patch is a great place to highlight your kid, your coach or your team!

Warriors Stay Undefeated in Conference Play

Varsity- Deerfield 157  Maine West 183
Medalist- Ian Kelsey 37  Deerfield 
Warriors now 3-0 in Conference Play heading into match against Highland Park Tuesday at Home.  
- Posted by Kris Oldeen for DHS BOYS GOLF on Deerfield Patch

Democrats offer fall political internships

The Illinois Tenth Congressional District Democrats (“Tenth Dems”) is pleased to begin accepting applications for their Fall 2013 Internship Program. This substantive, intensive internship program—available for course credit—is designed for young people deeply interested and engaged in the political process.
- Posted by Tenth Dems on Barrington Patch

ACT vs SAT: Which Test is Best for Your Student

Studying well for ACT or SAT is time-consuming and potentially costly. Ivy Bound can help your teen discern whether ACT or SAT is more advantageous. 
- Posted by Jenna for Educational Endevors on Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Patch


On the Beat with Resistance Pro's Positive Outreach Program

Thanks to my friends at Resistance Pro Wrestling, I was once again a part of something very special. I was one of several members of the R Pro family on hand at the Southside Occupational Academy for the kickoff of the Resistance Pro Positive Outreach Program.
- Posted by John Wroblewski on Skokie Patch


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