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Heart-Warming Algonquin, LITH Stories From 2012

It's time to look back on the past year and remember the many good deeds of Algonquin and Lake in the Hills residents.

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Algonquin and Lake in the Hills residents did plenty of good in 2012. Here are some of our favorite heart-warming Patch stories that showcase the many good deeds, good causes and feel-good stories from the past year:

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  • Evan Jager Places Sixth in Olympic Steeplechase; Community Shows Support for Algonquin Native
  • Algonquin Boy Hits Grand Slam in Honor of Mother Battling Cancer
  • PHOTOS: 9/11 Firefighters Memorial Unveiled in Algonquin
  • Birthday Bash Twist: Area Kids Gather Donations for Food Pantry
  • LITH Teen Shaves Head to Support Friend Battling Cancer
  • Algonquin Family to Appear on America's Funniest Home Videos
  • National Puppy Day is Today—Send Us Photos of Your Pup
  • From Youth Athlete to Olympian: Evan Jager Shares His Road to Success
  • Algonquin Woman Organizes Local ALS Tag Days in Memory of Friend
  • Algonquin Teen Draws Chicago Comedians to Local Benefit
  • Cycling for a Cause: Algonquin Man Embarks on 420-Mile Bike Trip
  • Fundraiser Aims to Help Family Hit Hard by Fire


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