Have you ever sent a press release to the editor of your Patch site and wondered when it was going to post?

Or sent her a birth announcement or perhaps an obit (which are published free on Patch sites) or announcement of a school award, only to wonder if it was ever going to be published?

Well, our Patch sites are designed in a way that is easy for users to post their own announcement without having to wait for the editor to post it for you.

It really is the best way to instantly share your news if you are a member of an organization, government body or even just a resident.

Follow this video tutorial to see how to do this, step by step.

If you have a news tip or any questions about posting on Lake Zurich Patch, contact Lake Zurich Patch Local Editor Claudia Lenart at claudia.lenart@patch.com