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Westhampton-Hampton Bays, NY|
Residents Express Outrage, Sorrow After ICE Activity In Hampton Bays, Westhampton Beach; Protest Planned
"We are all God's children and deserve to be treated with dignity." A protest has been planned for Hampton Bays Friday morning.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Shorewood, IL|
Barrio Burrito Bar On Route 59 In Shorewood: 'I Am Super Excited To Try This Place'
It's been a couple of years since Joliet's Brandon Kelly moved his Undisputed Nutrition store next to his Joliet gym on Essington Road.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Halvorsen Says He Won’t Run For Reelection As Merrimack County Attorney In 2026
The Concord Republican will finish off the term, capping off five decades of public service to the city, the county, and the country.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|
'Oprah’s Favorite Things' For 2025 Revealed And On It, A Business With An Unlikely Start
Oprah's 'Favorite Things' 2025: On the annual gift-giving guide is a product from a woman who ignored predictions that she'd fail.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Bicycle Tires Thrown At Joliet Motorists On Jefferson: Joliet Police Arrest Familiar Face
David Gregory of Shorewood has been the subject of numerous arrests by Joliet and Shorewood police in recent years. He's in trouble again.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|
'Oprah’s Favorite Things' For 2025 Revealed And A Petaluma Business Is On It - Again
Oprah's 'Favorite Things' 2025: Petaluma's McEvoy Ranch skincare is on Oprah's annual gift-giving guide for the second year in a row.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Skokie, IL|
Skokie Passes Anti-ICE Ordinance Amid Rise In Federal Immigration Enforcement Activity
Amid a rise in reports of federal agents in the region, the Skokie Village Board passed a measure strengthening protections against ICE.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|
Wide Turn Leads To Head-On Crash, 1 Hospitalized: Oswego Police
An SUV was leaving an Oswego shopping center when it turned into oncoming traffic and crashed head-on with a car, police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Joliet Restaurant Closes: Kitchen Equipment Now Up For Sale
In September 2019, Jessy and her husband Ruben Rodriguez opened Sunshine Mexican Cafe, 406 N. Scott St.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|
‘It Deserves To Be Seen’: Northport Theater Revives Broadway Play ‘Anastasia’
Community Playhouse of Northport presents a Broadway favorite with a local, family-driven touch.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Oyster Bay, NY|
Wetdown Ceremony Christens New Ladder And Tanker For Atlantic Steamer Fire Company
The Atlantic Steamer Fire Company had a wetdown ceremony on Sunday.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
Bias From La Grange Hospital's and Duly's Advisers?
They urge those over 65 to contact advisers who represent Medicare Advantage organizations.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Bias From Hinsdale Hospital's and Duly's Advisers?
They urge those over 65 to contact advisers who represent Medicare Advantage organizations.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
He 'Drank 12-Ounce Modelo': Ford Focus Faces Vehicle Forfeiture After Joliet Police DUI Arrest
Edgar Hernandez-Martinez told Joliet police officer Knabel he had one 12-ounce can of Modelo about 10 to 15 minutes prior, prosecutors say.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Levittown, NY|
‘Not Your Average 9-Year-Old:’ Kidz Toys Partners With Kid Entrepreneur For Slime Event
The “K-Pop Slime Event” will take place Sunday at Kidz Toys’ Levittown storefront.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Merrimack, NH|
Manhunt In Litchfield, Merrimack Connected To Concord Homeless Camp Fatal Shooting Case
New Hampshire State Police and other officers searched both communities on Thursday for the Concord suspect. He was captured later.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
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Palos, IL|
Shock, Resignation, Sadness In Wake Of Trinity Christian College's Closure
Palos Heights Mayor Bob Straz calls the college's closure “a sad day for Palos Heights and more so for the Trinity community.”
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|
'It's Going To Be Beautiful': New Lenox Tru Country's Owners Eye Spring Opening
The blighted TJ's is no longer—Tru Country stands bright and white in its place. Its owner talks progress, vision and opening timeline.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|
2 Congress Candidates From Montclair Seek Sherrill's Seat In NJ-11: Gill, Croft
Two Montclair residents are officially in the running for Mikie Sherrill's soon-to-be-vacant seat in Congress.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Plainview, NY|
Running For A Cause: NYC Marathoner Raises Money For Spinal Cord Injury, Advocacy
Friendship at the start and finish line.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
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Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|
2 Lansdale Cannoneers Cheerleading Squads Qualify For Nationals
The 5 to 7-year-olds and 9 to 12-year-olds will represent the North Penn region on the national stage.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|
16 Burr Ridge Vehicle Burglaries Reported Same Day
In most cases, windows were smashed. Hotels lacked cameras, police said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|
Mobile Notary Truck Brings Bilingual Services To Downtown Tampa
A big yellow truck has popped up in downtown Tampa near the court offering mobile, bilingual notary services to Spanish speakers.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
3 Braddock Supervisor Candidates Address Furloughs, Lake Accotink Preservation
The candidates vying to be the next Braddock District supervisor fielded questions during a candidate forum at North Springfield Elementary.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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Temecula, CA|
Temecula Teen Attacked In Halloween Night Altercation At Harveston Lake, Sheriff's Dept. Investigates
Multiple juveniles were involved in the Halloween night altercation, police say.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|
Lakeside Apartments Redevelopment Project Awarded $2M In Funding
The project began last month.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Café, Museum Set For Hinsdale Historical Home
A local group is raising money to make its plan a reality.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
San Diego, CA|
Bagel Chain Opens New Bakery In San Diego's South County
Customers who visit the new location can get a buy one, get one free egg sandwich.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
$3.1M Hinsdale Project: You Won't See End Result
The project is expected to last the next few years, officials said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
West Chester, PA|
Investigation Begins Into Chester County Election Day Errors: The Latest
Answers may not be known about the missing third party voter information until the ballot review process is completed.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|
New Trier Township Food Pantry Begins SNAP Supplement Bag Distributions
Township Food Pantry clients impacted by the suspension of SNAP may pick up supplementary grocery bags on their "off weeks."
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|
Salem 'Holiday Happenings' Looks To Build Off Busy Halloween Business Boom
As the Witch City crowds dissipate, Creative Collective and Salem Main Streets are looking to support downtown businesses this winter.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Paroled Joliet Man Must Remain In Will Co. Jail 'After He Stated He Would Kill Her': Prosecutor
Joliet police responded to St. Joe's Hospital and spoke with the victim, but by the time they went to the Red Roof Inn, Mercado was gone.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|
Norristown Swears In Michael Trail As New Police Chief, The 5th Since 2022
The former chief of police in Lansdale officially takes over the force in Norristown. The position has seen consistent turnover for years.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|
Romeoville Board Honors Local Restaurant On 20th Anniversary
Mayor John Noak said the restaurant has been a "big part" of the community.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Danvers, MA|
Roundabouts In, Left-Turn Lane Out In Danvers, Peabody Route 114 Reconstruction Proposal
MassDOT is looking for feedback on its Long-Term Safety Improvement proposals for the accident-riddled stretch of North Shore roadway.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
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La Grange, IL|
Lyons Township High Breaks Its AP Test-Taking Record
More low-income students and students of color are taking AP and dual-credit courses, officials said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|
Here's Why Flood Gates Failed During Hoboken Storm, Officials Say
Hoboken's flood gates are being fixed after some of them failed to deploy during last week's storm.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Channahon-Minooka, IL|
Man Threw Dog Poop At Victim After Finding Pictures Of Another Man On Phone: Prosecutors
Will County judge Derek Ewanic continues to keep more domestic violence in jail under the SAFE-T-Act. Rodolfo Gonzalez is the latest.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Major Change Planned For Hinsdale's Downtown Park
The village wants a structure that "blends practicality with community pride."
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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