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Skokie, IL|
Creation Z, New Skokie Studio And Gallery Opens Thursday
Creation Z will showcase globally inspired artwork and handcrafted calligraphy by Skokie artist Zeeshan Farooq.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Shorewood, IL|
Overdose At Speedway Gas Station: Victim IDs Accused Joliet Drug Dealer, Shorewood PD Makes Arrest
The victim states they swallowed a chunk of meth and needed help, Shorewood's police department indicated.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Fairfield Board of Ed To Consider Superintendent Contract, Review Cellphone-Free Schools Update
The board is scheduled this week to discuss a new three-year contract for Superintendent Michael Testani.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|
Healdsburg Car Wash Splash Down
Car wash on Healdsburg Avenue moves from planning approval toward construction on a long-vacant site.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
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Palos, IL|
Videos Palos Hills Man Filmed Of His Alleged Sex Assault On Woman Surface: Prosecutors
The prosecutor said videos that a Palos Hills man took of himself during an alleged sex assault were not available at his initial hearing.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Shorewood, IL|
Employee Trapped Under Vehicle, 'Catastrophic' Damage To UPS Store In Shorewood: Fire Official
A vehicle crashed through The UPS Store in Shorewood on Monday around 2:30 p.m. severely injuring one employe inside the store on Route 52.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Commack, NY|
VIDEO: 18 Charged After $110K Retail Theft Crackdown In Suffolk County: DA
District Attorney Ray Tierney said the county’s Retail Protection Partnership is targeting repeat offenders accused of organized theft.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Aldermen's Idea Ignored For 3 Years
A minority of aldermen propose more openness by recording committee meetings.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Farmingdale, NY|
'Put A Smile On His Face In Heaven:' Farmingdale Honors True 'Daler With Baseball Field Dedication
A longtime coach, mentor and charity founder, Reilly is being remembered for decades of service to the Farmingdale community.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
New Use Proposed For Former Greenwich Supermarket
The proposal is expected to go before the Greenwich Planning & Zoning Commission in the coming weeks.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|
2 Dozen Detroit Families Displaced After Apartment Fire
There is no timetable for when the families will be able to return to their homes.
Dylan Siwicki, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|
Middletown Police Officers Help Man In Wheelchair Stranded On Side Of Rt. 36
A woman driving by called police after she saw a man in a wheelchair on the side of Rt. 36, pushing himself with a cane.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
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Downers Grove, IL|
The Lucky Monk Seeks Liquor License Amid Plans To Open At Former Emmett's Spot
The South Barrington-based brewpub plans to serve house-brewed beer, wine, cocktails and more both indoors and outoors.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|
Employee At Secaucus UPS Store Charged With Theft
She was arrested Sunday.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Princeton, NJ|
Princeton Police Bring Back Youth Academy After 1-Year Pause
Police Chief Matthew Solovay also updated officials on the citizen academy and a May 16 bike safety event.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Garden City, NY|
Aspiring Sports Broadcaster From Garden City Honored With Jim McKay Scholarship
"Through hard work and belief in myself, I am where I am today."
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
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St. Pete, FL|
Earthquake Felt Across FL; No Tsunami Threat
An earthquake of at least a 6.1 magnitude off the coast of Cuba was felt in parts of FL, the US Geological Survey said.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
North Fork, NY|
Dog Dock Diving Weekend Delights In Greenport: Photos, Video
Crowds cheered as canine competitors showed their talents, diving into pools with agility and grace.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|
Student Brought Weapon Into Joseph R. Bolger Middle School, Police Say
Keansburg school district addresses social media gossip; said the student did not bring a gun or firearm of any kind onto school property.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Palm Desert, CA|
Missing Palm Desert Man Mourned By Family, Friends
A fundraiser was launched by the family of Miguel Angel Chavez, missing and later found deceased in the Indio desert.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
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Millburn-Short Hills, NJ|
Debate Intensifies As Millburn Special Election Nears: See Pros And Cons
Millburn would make a big change to its local government if the June 16 referendum passes. Here’s what voters need to know.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Unwanted Joliet Man Was Not Welcome At This Gathering On City's Southeast Side: Police
Jason Bingham lay on the ground and refused to comply with commands to stand, Joliet police said.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|
Welcoming Summer: Photo Of The Day
It feels so close, yet we're still just under two weeks from the start of summer.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|
Where To Find Viral 'Dot Cakes' On Long Island
From funfetti to carrot cake, these colorful cakes are sprinkled across Long Island.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
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Summit, NJ|
New Playgrounds Leave Seniors Feeling Left Behind In Summit
Residents question city priorities during council meeting discussion.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
New Stop Signs To Be Installed At Route 22 Exit In Bridgewater To Improve Safety
After residents raised concerns about speeding, Bridgewater said the NJDOT approved stop signs at the Route 22 East exit.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
North Fork, NY|
Baby Deer Rescued By Southold Town Public Safety Dispatcher, Honored For 'Compassion, Willingness To Step In'
The baby deer was found alone along Main Road in Southold, police say.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|
Lisle To Review Evviva! Bar And Eatery's Proposal For Anniversary Block Party
The village's public art and special events advisory committee will review the proposal at its June 9 meeting.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Baseball Bat Attack On South Larkin Avenue Lands Joliet Man In Handcuffs, Weapon Confiscated: Police
Responding Joliet police officers were advised that the suspect had fled the scene in a vehicle.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
McDonald's On Plainfield Road Calls Joliet Police For Man Walking Drive-Thru Lanes, Causing Mischief: English
Due to injuries sustained during a fall, Joliet's Fire Department brought Kelvyn Flores Calvillo to Saint Joseph Medical Center.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|
2 Socialists Launch Congress Bids In NJ: Kuniansky, Honts Hit The Campaign Trail
Joanne Kuniansky is running for U.S. Senate with the Socialist Workers Party. Craig Honts is competing for a House seat in the 8th District.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Madison, CT|
Madison Selectmen to Consider $350K Ambulance Funding Shift, Housing Trust Hearing
The Madison Board of Selectmen will review ambulance funding, affordable housing plans and road projects during a meeting this week.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
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Tuscaloosa, AL|
Northport Pastor Indicted For Felony Theft Of Property
The pastor of a Northport church has been indicted by a Tuscaloosa County grand jury for felony theft after a probe into church finances.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|
New 20-Unit Affordable Housing Project Breaks Ground In Upper Merion
A former school building which has stood vacant for years will be transformed, officials said.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
'Next Time I See You, It Is Not Going To Be Good For You," Joliet Man Tells His Victim: Prosecutors
Donald Green Jr. is the latest Joliet criminal defendant to lose his SAFE-T Act hearing in front of Will County Judge Donald DeWilkins.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Wall, NJ|
5 People Injured In Garden State Parkway Crackup, State Police Say
The crash happened around 3:30 p.m. on Sunday when a rear-end collision occurred on the parkway north, police said.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
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Detroit, MI|
4 Hurt, Multiple People Rescued In Detroit Apartment Fire
A man was injured after jumping from a third-story window, according to an official.
Dylan Siwicki, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet Man's Theft Of Scrap Metal Calls For Forfeiture Of Ford F-150 Truck: Will County Prosecutors
The State's Attorney's Office has accused Kenneth Wicevic, 65, of entering the site with the intent of committing a theft of scrap metal.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Malden, MA|
Malden Police Find Large Amount Of Drugs After Vehicle Stop
The man driving the car was placed under arrest.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Abington, PA|
Horse Show Highlights June Fete Fair: Photos
The annual fair in the Huntingdon Valley continues to carry on an over 100-year tradition.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
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