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Joliet, IL|
Joliet To Host Greatest Baseball Game Ever Played? 'We Knew This Would Be A Special Day'
Joliet Patch visited the sacred grounds of the Old Joliet Prison on Monday as contractors were working to get the ball diamond spruced up.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Hatboro-Horsham, PA|
Hatboro-Horsham Student Success Goals Set
Hatboro-Horsham school officials recently reviewed the district's comprehensive plan.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
Greenwich RTM Approves Over $1 Million Request To Cover Snow Removal Costs After Active Winter Season
Greenwich typically sees 35 inches of snow per year, but this past winter brought about 70 inches, according to RTM officials.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield ECDC Reappoints Tourism Rep, Advances Cultural District and Consultant Plans
Ridgefield ECDC reappoints tourism rep, plans Cultural District marketing, and advances consultant search and business initiatives.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Berkeley, NJ|
Berkeley Township Proclaims April 19-25 As National Library Week
The proclamation cites the library’s role serving students, families and seniors and urges residents to get a library card.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Too Many Coffee Shops In Darien?
Darien is expected to see two more, in addition to the ones already in town.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|
Rebuild Underway At Vernon Home Wrecked By Fire
A home in Vernon is being rebuilt months after a devastating fire.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Mayor Warns Of 'Radical' Housing Bill Before Legislature
Apartments could replace single-family houses under the bill, the mayor said. He called it a "complete usurpation" of local control.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|
Crystal Lake To Consider $4.2M Purchase Of Former HealthBridge Fitness Center
The Crystal Lake City Council will vote Tuesday on purchasing the 14-acre property.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|
Body-Cam Footage Shows Last Moments Of Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera's Life Before Deadly Shooting
The body-cam footage comes after an appellate court overruled a Cook County judge's protective order.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Southampton, NY|
Estia's Little Kitchen Closes In Sag Harbor: 'I'm Proud Of Every Day We Served The Community'
"The memories made at the counter and in the garden will last a lifetime. Our hearts are full of gratitude."
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Riverhead, NY|
Gilgo Beach Murderer Killed Victims In Room At His Long Island Home, Ex-Wife Says In Documentary
He killed some of his victims in a room downstairs at his Long Island home, Rex Heuermann's ex-wife said in an explosive documentary.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
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Los Angeles, CA|
'Crime Tourism' Ringleader Pleads Guilty In LA County-Based Conspiracy: DOJ
The "crime tourism" ring dispatched thieves from overseas to various parts of the U.S. to commit crimes including burglary.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Concord Homeless Camp Shooter Gets 10 Years On 2025 First-Degree Assault, Robbery Charges: Follow-Up
Trenton McDonald of Farmington was sent to prison Monday for at least a decade after shooting Matthew Snyder under the Water Street Bridge.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
Drug Dealer Who Used Drone To Deliver Fatal Fentanyl Dose Sentenced To Prison
The convicted dealer used a drone to deliver drugs to LA County customers.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|
Moose Cruise Nights Won't Return To Downers Grove In 2026
The popular event will not be held in 2026, according to Downers Grove Lodge 1535.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Troy Schools May Raise Your Property Taxes At Least $211 Per Year, Perhaps A Lot More: What's Next
All three meetings will be at the Troy School District Offices at 5800 Theodore Street, Door 10, in Joliet.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Mayor Takes City Contractor's Campaign Donation
He said he was not involved in choosing the contractor for city work.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Stafford-Willington, CT|
Stafford Looks Back At Monday, April 20, 1908 On Monday, April; 20, 2026 — The Day The Trolly Was King
It was a unique day from Vernon to Stafford — literally 118 years ago.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
New Canaan, CT|
New Canaan Selectmen To Review Train Station Projects, Event-Related Requests During Upcoming Meeting: Agenda
The New Canaan Board of Selectmen is scheduled to meet on April 21, 2026; here's what's on the agenda.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
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Oswego, IL|
Could Self-Storage Facility Be Built On 7.5-Acre Property In Oswego?
Village staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended different courses of action for the approval of the facility.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Hillsborough, NJ|
Car Wash Proposed For Vacant Bank Site On Route 206 In Hillsborough
A 13,955-square-foot car wash is proposed at 425 Route 206, but the use is not permitted in the town center zone.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Manhattan Beach, CA|
Manhattan Beach Weekly Crime Report: Small Number Of Burglary, Theft Cases Reported
There were 949 calls for service in Manhattan Beach during the week of April 9-15, according to the city's latest weekly crime summary.
Mark Nero, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
Teen 'Threatened To Expose' Sexual Abuse By Famous Singer Before He Murdered Her: DA
Here are five things to know about the case of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez's killing.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
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Pleasanton, CA|
Pleasanton Council Eyes New Wireless Rules Aimed At Expanding Cell Service
A proposed update would loosen rules to allow more towers and small cells, while aiming to limit the visual impact.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Perry Hall, MD|
'Problem-Solver' David Marks Breaks Down His 2026 Election Bid
Council member David Marks tells Patch how he'll use his bipartisan problem-solving skills to promote measures that will support residents.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|
'We All Have Value': Red Carpet Event Highlights Adults With Disabilities At Friedberg JCC
Annual Oceanside event featured performances and advocacy efforts supporting adults with disabilities, organizers say.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Princeton, NJ|
Littlebrook Elementary Principal To Retire After 9 Years In Princeton
The district has already received 47 applicants for the role and plans to recommend a successor at its May 19 board meeting.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
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La Grange, IL|
Porn-Buying Ex-Official Wants Name Change: Records
The former superintendent, who is the target of a police investigation, is selling his house.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Palm Desert, CA|
HeroRATS Experience At The Living Desert Zoo And Gardens Promotes Recognition, Prompts Awareness
Brave little rats, such as Hamida, can not only identify land mine locations but also locate wildlife traffickers.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Stafford-Willington, CT|
Stafford Motor Speedway Ready For Spring Sizzler, Opening Weekend
There's a full slate of racing on tap for the weekend as Stafford Motor Speedway starts the 2026 season.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Bridgewater To Impose Higher Fines In New Snow, Ice Clearing Ordinance
Bridgewater's introduced ordinance adds snow removal rules for private multifamily roads and sets higher fines.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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Dublin, CA|
Dublin City Council To Review Preliminary Budget
The report says that while the budget is currently stable, the city could face a deficit in a few years.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Pottstown, PA|
Pottstown Man Wins Delaware Marathon In Comeback Sprint Finish: See Video
The runner who made an incredible comeback to win Sunday's race is a Montgomery County resident.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|
Farmington PZC Backs Major HVAC Upgrades To Elementary Schools
Farmington PZC unanimously supported HVAC upgrades at four elementary schools, an action that was required under state statutes.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
DuPage Official Wears Government Name Pin To Democratic Fundraiser
She is among several area elected officials who have done the same thing lately.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield Conservation Commission Approves Funding for Meadow, Pauses Pound Street Project
Ridgefield Conservation Commission approves McKeon Farm meadow funding, pauses Pound Street project, backs land donation.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|
Don't Cut Our Paraprofessionals, Lacey Residents Urge School Board
Speakers told the Lacey school board the proposed full-time paraprofessional cuts could affect support for students.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Skokie, IL|
Complaint Against Former Skokie Trustee Up For Review By Village Board
The Skokie Ethics Commission ruled that a former trustee had violated the village code and imposed three $1 fines.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
South Windsor, CT|
Vote Moves South Windsor Warehouse Plan Ahead
South Windsor officials attached truck, buffering and no-idling conditions as the warehouse plan advanced.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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