There's been a lot going on in Highland Park Patch's Local Voices. Check out our weekly recap of the site's blogs (and if you're interested in blogging yourself, click here to start).

• Rosewood Beach: After reading an editorial on Patch arguing against the Park District's plans to renovate Rosewood Beach, blogger Michelle Holleman writes a post in favor of the proposed renovation. "We can’t be shortsighted," she writes. "If we’re addressing basic infrastructure needs for Rosewood we can do more, we should. We should enhance the area with a multi-purpose year-round building which offers long-term flexibility and short term income - it’s a win for everyone."

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• Food: Real Urban Barbecue owner Jeff Shapiro launched his Patch blog this week with a post about a trip he took to Kansas City to explore (what else) barbecue. Let's see if any secrets he brings back make their way into the restaurant's Hungry Homewrecker -- though at 7 pounds, perhaps that sandwich has enough in it already.
• Family: Amy Greenebaum continues her blog about raising a child with autism with a fascinating post about the strong friendship between her son and one of his childhood classmates.
• Politics: Rep. Robert Dold (R-Kenilworth) blogged on Patch this week about his jobs agenda. "As a small business owner, I believe that the best ideas come when we work together and find common ground," he writes. The Congressman hopes to get more community involvement in his effort to "get America back to work."
• Home: Have you and your toilet been properly introduced? That's the question posed by Patch's plumbing expert and blogger Katie Mahoney. "We all use them, but knowing what the 'guts' of a toilet are can be confusing," she writes. "So, here is a crash course on your toilet."

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