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Burr Ridge, IL|
Burr Ridge Mayor Returns Indicted Restaurateur's Campaign Donations
He said he did not know about the contributions before Patch's inquiry. He also returned the businessman's donations in 2018.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Clinton, CT|
Clinton ZBA To Hear Shore Road Setback Request, Long Hill Road Garage Cases
Clinton's ZBA will hear a Shore Road setback request and two Long Hill Road garage cases at its Oct. 21 public hearing.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
New Canaan, CT|
New Canaan Police Commission To Consider School Zone, Road Closure During Upcoming Meeting: Agenda
The New Canaan Police Commission is scheduled to meet on Sept. 16, 2026. Here's what's on the agenda.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Williamsburg-Greenpoint, NY|
Brooklyn Champions Cup Will Bring Grassroots Soccer, Streetwear To Williamsburg
The event will be hosted by NYC Footy in partnership with Brooklyn Org.
David Luces, Patch Staff
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Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|
Cause, Manner Of Death For Dan Davis, Who Was Missing 3 Months, Certified As 'Undetermined': Medical Examiner
Due to the passage of time, the cause and manner of death for Dan Davis, 59, missing for three months were determined inconclusive.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|
Burr Ridge Village Hall's Opening Delayed By 6 Months At Least
The mayor worries that Cook County permitting could further hold up the project.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Long Beach, CA|
Port Of Long Beach Posts Busiest August On Record
The port moved nearly 920,000 containers last month, making August its fifth-busiest month in its 115-year history.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|
Big Blue Bus Tops 10 Million Rides For 2nd Straight Year
Santa Monica's transit system has nearly doubled ridership since its pandemic low, though it remains below pre-pandemic levels.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
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Secaucus, NJ|
Here's Where Secaucus' Newest Data Center Will Go
Here's how data centers have increased your electric bill:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|
Crash Reported At Orchard Road, Prairie Street: Aurora Police
Traffic in the area will be delayed while crews work to clear the scene, police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Terhan Gordon's Death Was A Homicide, Will County Sheriff's Office Reveals 6 Months After Bones Found
The victim's family said it firmly believes more than one person may have been involved in the circumstances surrounding Terhan's death.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|
Prince William County Business Partners Sentenced To Prison Time Over Nearly $1M In Pandemic Loan Fraud
Two Prince William County residents have been sentenced to more than a year in prison over pandemic-era loan fraud.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
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Marlboro-Coltsneck, NJ|
NJ Mom & Daughter Bring Indian Food Business To Delicious Orchards
Born from a shared love of cooking, Nikki's Rasoi has been introducing Indian flavors to shoppers around New Jersey.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Lacey, NJ|
Lacey Township Arts Group Offers Tiny Art Gallery To Community
Recreation officials said the effort is part of a broader push to bring more arts programming to Lacey Township.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach, CA|
Redondo Beach Audit Finds 'Material Weakness' Over Years-Old Accounting Errors
The city said no money was lost or missing and that staff discovered and corrected transactions dating to 2018 and 2021.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
East Village, NY|
CUL DE SAC To Bring Outdoor Sauna Pop-Up Back To The East Village
The three-week outdoor sauna pop-up begins on Sept. 28.
David Luces, Patch Staff
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Basking Ridge, NJ|
Parents Ask Bernards Township District To Revisit Shortened Student Lunch Period At William Annin
A letter to district leaders asks for data, transparency and a formal review of the shortened lunch schedule.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Jackson Heights-Elmhurst, NY|
Citizens Bank To Host Free Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration In Flushing
The celebration is open to the public.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Susan Hartley Kuiler Targets Growth, Small-Town Character In Fairfax Council Bid
Fairfax City Council candidate Susan Hartley Kuiler says managing growth while preserving the city's character is its biggest challenge.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Jessica Lough Targets Fiscal Management In Fairfax City Council Bid
Fairfax City Council candidate Jessica Lough says responsible fiscal management is the most pressing issue facing city voters.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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Fairfax City, VA|
Stacy Hall Puts Affordability At Center Of Fairfax City Council Reelection Bid
Fairfax City Councilmember Stacy Hall says housing costs, taxes and everyday expenses make affordability the city's most pressing issue.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Lindsay Rozner's Threatening Message Said 'She Was Going To Kill Her Sisters And Not With Kindness:' Relative
Lindsay Rozner, 40, has severe substance abuse issues and doesn't want to face reality, staying sober, her family member explained.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|
Selectmen Kickstart Conversation On Potential Events At Darien's Great Island
"We have quite the continuum of people commenting on what we should be able to do on Great Island," First Selectman Jon Zagrodzky said.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bushwick, NY|
Paris-Based Motors Coffee To Make U.S. Debut In NYC This Weekend
The weekend will also mark the release of a limited-edition coffee collaboration.
David Luces, Patch Staff
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Burr Ridge, IL|
For Burr Ridge Mayor, A Campaign Ad That Writes Itself
The mayor has a message to send in his uphill battle to be the county's leader.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Hillsborough, NJ|
Hillsborough Students, Parents Push For Middle School Baseball Team
Speakers told the board of education that a school team could keep players together and expand access beyond travel baseball.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|
St. Charles Scarecrow Contest Extends Entry Deadline
Businesses, organizations, families and individuals have until Sept. 22 to enter the annual downtown St. Charles competition.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|
Planetary Wave Racing Toward CA Coast Could Raise Sea Levels And Flood Danger For Months
The little-known ocean phenomenon could raise sea levels by up to a foot as it makes its way north along the California coast.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
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Lutherville-Timonium, MD|
Barnes & Noble To Open New Baltimore County Branch In November
It's official: Barnes & Noble is coming to the Lutherville-Timonium community this November.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Dublin, CA|
Man Tried To Take Runner’s Glasses On Iron Horse Trail Hours After Jail Release: Police
An Oakland man was arrested on the Iron Horse Trail in Dublin after a witness suffered minor abrasions during an altercation, police said.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
East Brunswick, NJ|
East Brunswick Council Hears Brunswick Square Mall Redevelopment Plan
The plan, tied to a court-ordered housing deadline, would add up to 250 residential units alongside new retail space.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|
Ritz-Carlton Residences Planned For Brooklyn Heights
Construction is expected to begin later this year.
David Luces, Patch Staff
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Northport, NY|
Lucy And Percy Lost Their Home — They’re Still Waiting Together: Northport Kitties Of The Week
The 5½-year-old bonded siblings were found as babies behind a garbage dump and are now waiting at Petco Commack, NCRA said.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy, NY|
Bed-Stuy Native Wins $200K For Teaching Students How To Build Wealth
At just 23, Aaliyah Duah has built a growing program around financial literacy, investing and wealth-building.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Public Meeting Scheduled To Review Fairfield's Flood & Erosion Control Plan
Fairfield's flood board this week will review coastal and inland strategies, as the town develops its flood and erosion control plan.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|
Frankfort Moves Forward On Multi-Use Path Plans In Prestwick Subdivision
The Village is seeking grant funding for the project, which would construct a path from Prestwick to the Old Plank Road Trail.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Joliet's $12.5 Million Settlement: City Employee Responsible For Pedestrian Death's Later Had DUI Arrest
A city of Joliet utilities truck ran over 75-year-old Hector Castillo Esparza on May 22, 2024 shortly after 11 a.m. near Herkimer and Cass.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|
LuLu Has Waited More Than 1,000 Days For A Home: Huntington Adoptable Pet Of The Week
The shy 6-year-old tabby has spent more than three years at Grateful Paw Cat Shelter waiting for someone willing to earn her trust.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|
Burr Ridge Official's Tax Stance Bother Colleagues, Who Defend Village Finances
The village zeroes out property tax and raises sales tax, netting $1 million more a year.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Concord Police Investigating Racist, Antisemitic Graffiti Found On Merrimack River Greenway Trail
City employees found spray-painted graffiti along the paved trail and on signs at the entrance of the trail Monday morning, police say.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
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