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Joliet, IL|
Fleeing Joliet Criminal Who Caused Major Wreck, Injuring 2 Innocents, Sentenced To Prison, But Does No Time
In October 2024, Officer Alfonso Sanchez was notified in late October of his termination from the Joliet Police Department.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|
Chloe, Baby Smudge Rescued From Street Corner: Huntington Adoptable Pet Of The Week
The mother-and-daughter pair were found being sold on a Lindenhurst street corner before being taken into foster care, the shelter said.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Alameda, CA|
Pacific Pinball Museum Will Celebrate Late Oakland Muralist With Public Memorial
"Dan gave so much color and joy to Oakland and the Bay Area," the hosts of the celebration said.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|
Miffed Southington Officials Mull New Rules After Sports Teams Paint Town Property
Southington may consider an ordinance after sports teams painted logos on town-owned buildings without council approval.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
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Buffalo Grove, IL|
Dutch Bros Opens As Buffalo Grove's Clove Development Continues To Fill In
Whole Foods remains on track for 2027, while The 250 apartments are more than 90% leased and additional businesses are on the way.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|
Wildomar Could Appoint Unopposed City Council Nominees In Lieu Of November Election
Wildomar's City Council will determine whether to halt the District 1 and 3 elections, while the District 5 election will still occur.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Hinsdale Conservative Claims Role In Bailey Campaign; Campaign Won't Say
She has denounced Black people, "Mexican parades," Muslims and the LGBTQ community.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Drunk Driver With 2-Year-Old In Car Arrested In Route 202 Crash In Raritan, Police Say
A Westfield woman was arrested on a DWI charge after a three-car crash with injuries in Raritan, police said.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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West Orange, NJ|
New Supermarket In West Orange Gets OK From Planning Board
The two-story grocery store will be located at the former home of a Walgreens and the Americana Diner.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Firefighters Battle Early Morning Lawnmower Fire In Raritan
Four zero-turn mowers were damaged in the fire on Tuesday morning.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|
Firestone Auto Center Approved For Vacant Windsor Locks Bank Site
Plans call for construction to potentially begin next spring.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|
Coffee Project NY Offering Hands-On Brewing Workshops In LIC
The workshop is scheduled for five dates.
David Luces, Patch Staff
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Jersey City, NJ|
Bayonne Man Charged In Jersey City Hit-And-Run
A Hudson County man struck a pedestrian in Jersey City last month and left the scene, prosecutors say.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|
Netflix Cancels Planned Filming In NJ Park
A Hudson County park will not close on Tuesday for a film shoot, as previously announced.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|
West Hartford Approves Four-Year Firefighter Contract
The labor deal, retroactive to last year, includes wage increases, a new work schedule, and higher health deductibles.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
These Elmhurst Streets To Be Repaved Next Year
The city is on a 20-year replacement cycle for its street network, an official said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Palatine, IL|
Woman Last Seen Leaving Palatine Bar Still Missing 36 Years Later
Cook County sheriff's investigators are again seeking tips in Laura Ann Johnson's 1990 disappearance from Palatine.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
It's Lights Out For This Joliet Bar And Restaurant: 'Thank You To Everyone Who Supported Us'
Many of you became more than just customers, you became friends, the now-closed Joliet bar and restaurant shared over the weekend.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
Here's When DeCicco & Sons Grocery Store Might Open In Greenwich
First Selectman Fred Camillo gave an update on the much-anticipated grocery store last week.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Gunman From Plainfield Area Tries Running From Joliet Police At Riverwalk Homes: Complaint
Lawon Sterrett, 20, spent a few days in the Will County Jail over the weekend in connection with his felony weapons charges. He's out now.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Frankfort, IL|
New Restaurant Plans Move Forward In Frankfort
The new restaurant would open in the Brookside Commons Office Centre off of Lincoln Highway.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|
Northbrook Community Center To Celebrate $12.1M Renovation With Grand Opening
The free Aug. 23 event will feature program demos, family entertainment, giveaways and a look inside the transformed facility.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
South Windsor, CT|
Verizon Seeks To Add 12 Antennas To South Windsor Tower
The equipment would be installed on an existing emergency communications tower on town-owned property.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|
1 Dead, 1 Detained In Somers Homicide Investigation: Police
Troopers found a person with apparent gunshot wounds after responding to South Road around 4 a.m. Tuesday.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Newark, NJ|
History-Making Slave Rebellion Still Sparks Fire In Newark: Remembering Nat Turner
A commemoration of the Nat Turner Slave Rebellion will take place in Nat Turner Park – the only park in the nation that bears his name.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Aldermen Get No Raise In 25 Years
Their salaries have lost much value. In 2024, a couple of outgoing aldermen proposed looking at the issue.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Warminster, PA|
Casual Cafe Coming To Warminster Township
The Social Corner is filling the vacancy off Street Road where Oven Brothers had operated in Warminster for nine years.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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 child required further medical treatment at a hospital.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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
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