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Got Something To Say? Blog On Des Plaines Patch

Patch.com is looking for local bloggers to feature.

Whether it's about politics, parenting or potholes (and everything and anything in between), we want to hear from you. If it's local, we're all ears. 

Now, there's a new way to share your opinions on Des Plaines Patch: we've created space on the site for local bloggers. We're looking for good writers who can riff on various topics, share their personality and engage our readers in discussions.

Specifically, we'd love to hear from:

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  • Parents, High School Students, Teachers and Professors
  • Bartenders, Baristas and Foodies
  • Fashion Experts, Stylists and Crafters
  • Volunteers and Nonprofit Workers
  • Health and Fitness Experts
  • Local Sports Fans
  • Musicians and Artists

Don't be shy! Des Plaines Patch is on a mission to recruit fresh voices, and this is a great opportunity to make your voice heard. 

Patch bloggers are not paid and will have complete freedom to write what they want and republish their posts elsewhere. So, if you are already blogging and want to share with our readers, too, let us know. Note that this isn't a reporting job--you write what you want to say when you want to say it. Do it on your schedule, whether that's posting multiple entries per day or a couple times a month. This is a chance to share your expertise and opinions with a wider audience.

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Contact Editor Lisa Cisneros at lisao@patch.com if you'd like to be part of the conversation.


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