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Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Metra Station Project Delayed Again
Its cost has nearly doubled over the last six years. Outside grants are expected to pay for most of the work.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|
Cease-And-Desist Order Upheld For Enfield Mulch Operation
Town officials say the property lacks approval for wood and mulch processing.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
'Life Can Be Cruel': Kai Spears Testifies As New Details Surface In NYT Defamation Trial
Here's our coverage as the second week of trial begins in the defamation case against the NYT by former Tide basketball player Kai Spears.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
South Side, IL|
Georgia Fugitive Wanted For Child Molestation Nabbed In Marquette Park: Cook County Sheriff
Jalynn Montgomery, 25, was wanted by Savannah, GA police for sending a sexually explicit photo of himself to a child, sheriff's police said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
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Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|
Father Charged After 1-Year-Old Son Dies In East Windsor: Police
Kevin Pell, 47, posted a $1 million bond after he was charged with risk of injury to a minor, police said.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|
Why Santa Monica Promenade Businesses Went Dark Monday
A patchy power outage left businesses on portions of two downtown blocks without electricity while neighboring stores remained unaffected.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|
Freelance Photographer Accused Of Impersonating A Firefighter/EMS Worker At Crete House Fire
Todd Sherman, 53, is accused of rolling up to a Crete house fire in May with illegal emergency lights on his private vehicle, Crete PD said
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Western Springs, IL|
Police Cameras Prompt Western Springs Residents' Concerns
A resident called the company's control over data a "complete breach of privacy."
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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McLean, VA|
Man Who Posed As FBI Agent At Fairfax County Polling Place Arrested 2 Years Later
Prosecutors say a Fairfax County man showed election workers fake FBI credentials and wore a pellet gun resembling a pistol.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|
‘ICE Out Of New York’: Protesters Rally Outside Trump LI Visit
Protesters called for an end to Nassau’s ICE cooperation as Trump and Blakeman defended immigration enforcement inside.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
20-Year-Old Man Zapped By Joliet Police But Taser Becomes 'Ineffective' Prior To Arrest: Cops
Miguel-Angel Pizarro had been involved in an argument with family members inside the residence in the 400 block of Scribner Street.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Teen, 14, Suffers Medical Emergency As Father, 66, Arrested On Disorderly Conduct Charges By Joliet Police
Due to the severity of the juvenile’s condition, paramedics determined the juvenile required further medical treatment at a hospital.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Woman Kept Breaking Into Parked Cars At St. Joe's Hospital, Red Roof Inn Near Larkin: Joliet Police
Jessica Rodak, 33, was previously removed from the Red Roof Inn property and advised not to return, Joliet police revealed.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Pittsburgh, PA|
Pittsburgh Airport Debuts Upscale Gaming Lounge
Pittsburgh International Airport's new gaming lounge is the latest addition to a modernized Airside Terminal.
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|
Nonprofit To Throw Two-Day Pool Party In SF With Hopes Of Getting Over 60 Dogs Adopted
"Watch dogs splash, lounge, and play in kiddie pools while rocking bikinis and Hawaiian shirts," the nonprofit's officials said.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Somerville's Middlemist Expands With Full-Service Coffee Shop
The Somerville venue is adding coffee, events and private bookings as it builds out its community-focused space.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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Point Pleasant, NJ|
Claims Of Multiple Seizures, Spiked Drink 'Concerns' At Jenkinson's Blasted By Mayor
"Public safety is too important for rumors and speculation," the mayor said of "concerns being raised that drinks may have spiked."
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|
Village Council To Vote On Critical Next Steps For Reopening Of Tower Road Pier
The closed pier at Tower Road Beach could move closer to reopening as Winnetka advances engineering work this week.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Miller Place-Rocky Point, NY|
Candles To 'Light The Night' On 2nd Anniversary Of Long Island Motorcyclist Killed In Crash
"I want community support, and I want that road to be a little more safe for everybody, not just motorcyclists."
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Arrested At Home Cut Donuts By Joliet Police: Andrew Planeta Seeks Prison Sentence Modification From Judge
Andrew Planeta was convicted of aggravated DUI in connection with a drive-by shooting he performed targeting a Joliet woman he knew.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Basking Ridge, NJ|
Residents Split Over Future Of Lord Stirling Property In Bernards Township
Mayor Ana Duarte McCarthy said the Planning Board will decide if the property qualifies for redevelopment status.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
Conflict Of Interest Concerns Help Advance Bill To Split Riverside County Sheriff, Coroner Offices
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco opposes SB-1379 and has called the legislation politically motivated.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|
Loudoun County Entrepreneur Launches New Take On Landline Phone To Help Families Ditch Tech
A Loudoun County mom is offering families a new twist on the landline to help them detach from technology and strictly screen their calls.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|
Live Wires Hamper Firefighters' Efforts After Downed Power Line Sets Frankfort Home On Fire During Storms
A GoFundMe has been created for Tami McKee and her mom, Minnie, who organizers say lost everything in the blaze.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
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Oxford, CT|
Alcohol Ban Returns To Oxford Section Of Naugatuck State Forest
The temporary restriction covers Seymour Reservoirs 1 through 4 and surrounding land in Oxford, Naugatuck and Beacon Falls through Nov. 15.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|
Fairfax County Tree Commission Faces Dissolution Under Environmental Board Overhaul
Fairfax County will hold an Aug. 25 public hearing on a proposal to dissolve the Tree Commission and shift its work.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|
OP-ED: Fairfax Board To Vote On Abolishing Two Longstanding Environmental Advisory Groups
Doug Britt argues Fairfax County should preserve the Tree Commission and EQAC rather than replace them with one environmental panel.
Community Opinions, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|
Southington Reports Surplus As Council Revisits School Funding Dispute
Southington ended FY 2025 with a massive surplus as councilors tensely debated a school funding issue and financial advice.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
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Teaneck, NJ|
Bergen County Teen Who Was Caught With 198 Stolen Checks Is Arrested Again
A Bergen County teen who was caught in spring with stolen checks and a postal service uniform has been arrested again.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
West Village, NY|
Houston Hall To Host Summer Beerfest This Month
Held inside Houston Hall’s air-conditioned beer hall, the festival offers an indoor way to sample new brews.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield School Committee Backs Pre-K Space Talks, Prioritizes Indoor Air Quality
Ridgefield school officials advanced pre-K space talks and indoor air quality upgrades while weighing consolidation options.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|
Waymo Ready For Carrying Passengers In Napa County
Waymo inches closer to carrying passengers in more Bay Area cities after securing another key California approval.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
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Woodbridge, NJ|
Pit Bull That Attacked Woodbridge Woman Was Being Walked By A Child
There were fatal pit bull attacks in Woodbridge in 2024 and 2021.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Long Beach, CA|
Long Beach DUI Checkpoint Screens Hundreds: Here's What Police Found
More than 1,000 vehicles passed through the eight-hour checkpoint, according to Long Beach police.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Manhattan Beach, CA|
Thieves Are Targeting These Cars In Manhattan Beach, Police Warn
Five auto thefts were reported in one week as Manhattan Beach police warned of a recent uptick particularly involving two car brands.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|
Coroner IDs Woman Who Died After Being Ejected Onto 215 Freeway
The victim was in a vehicle being driven at a high speed before it slammed into the center divider and overturned, according to the CHP.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
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Tinley Park, IL|
Mother Of Girl, 5, Who Drowned At Tinley Park District Pool Gets $990K In Wrongful Death Suit Settlement
Tinley Park-Park District settled the lawsuit with Megan Bagardo, mother of Hazel Gonzalez, who fatally drowned in June 2023.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|
No Prison Time For Secaucus Man Who Threatened To Punch 2 Gay Men
"He called me a queer. He said he was gonna punch my face in," one victim told police.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Chicago Street Pub Trespasser Bites Several Joliet Police Officers Trying To Detain Her: Prosecutors
This marks the second time Gleidymar Moreno-Puchi, 25, has been in the Will County Jail since late October. She comes from Smith Avenue.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Stonington-Mystic, CT|
Stonington To Hold Public Hearing On 2026-2036 Plan Of Conservation And Development
Residents are encouraged to participate in the public hearing and share their thoughts and vision for Stonington's future.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
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