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Top 13 Stories of 2013 in Lake Forest, Lake Bluff
Here's a look back at some of the biggest stories of the year.

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Here's a look back at some of the biggest stories of the year.

Here's a look back at some of the biggest stories of the year in Buffalo Grove.
Lake Forest and Lake Bluff businesses are hiring for a wide variety of jobs. Find the latest job postings here.
Learn about these job openings and other Buffalo Grove employment opportunities here.
Steve Yamamoto's YouTube parody, "Thanks Safeway," apparently didn't sit well with Dominick's bosses.
Steve Yamamoto's YouTube parody, "Thanks Safeway," apparently didn't sit well with Dominick's bosses.
Here's a look at some upcoming events in our area. Click on each headline for more information.
The following information was supplied by the Lake Bluff Police Department. Arrests do not indicate a conviction. Email cristel@patch.com with questions about this blotter.
New Year's Eve celebrations are just some of the events planned in and around Buffalo Grove this week. Click on each headline for more information.
When Dominick's closed Saturday, it left the largest storefront in the Chase Plaza shopping center vacant. What would you like to see move into this space and others in that shopping center?
Those whose lives were touched by Mary Layco are posting remembrances on Twitter upon learning of the Stevenson High School math teacher's death.
A summertime service is planned for Mary Tuckey Requa, who was a musician, website designer and radio show host.
New state laws on pet stores, Facebook, child visitation, wine and unpaid tolls take effect Jan. 1, 2014.
New state laws on pet stores, Facebook, child visitation, wine and unpaid tolls take effect Jan. 1, 2014.
Counselors will be available to students Friday at the high school.
Counselors will be available to students Friday at the high school.
Chris Nelson seeks financial support for a university service project in California.
Chris Nelson seeks financial support for a university service project in California.