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Santa Monica, CA|
Bodycam Shows Man Advancing With Knife Before Fatal Santa Monica Police Shooting: Video
Newly released footage shows Michael Rodriguez advancing toward an officer with a knife raised before the officer fired once.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Power Knocked Out In Joliet After Pickup Truck Hits Utility Pole, 2 People Flee Scene: Police Reveal
Following the crash, the male driver and a male passenger exited the truck and fled the area on foot, Joliet police revealed.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet Needs $1 Million To Approve Wrongful Death Settlement, End Negligence Lawsuit
Hector Castillo of Joliet, age 75, was abruptly taken too soon from this life on May 23, 2024, according to his Tezak Funeral Home obituary.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Route 59 Near CarMax Getting New Gas Station, Car Wash And Restaurant If Joliet City Council Approves This
The gas station will consist of a 4,150-square-foot building with a convenience store, a canopy with eight fuel pumps and 16 parking stalls.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Palos, IL|
How Sweet It Was: Doughs Guys Bakery To Close At End Of Year
Doughs Guys Bakery, famous for its maple bacon long johns, announces it will close in Palos Heights, effective Dec. 31.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Savvy Sliders Restaurant Coming To Joliet If City Council Approves This Location For Drive-Thru Permit
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council approve the Drive Thru Permit for a Savvy Sliders Restaurant.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|
Joshua Dagbe Scores 3 TDs As South Lakes Rolls Past Battlefield, 34-12
Joshua Dagbe scored three touchdowns as South Lakes beat Battlefield 34-12 for the Seahawks’ first 3-0 start in four years.
Napa Valley, CA|
$12.5M Bribery Case Exposes Corruption On Napa Grocery Shelves
Luxury trips, designer goods, gift cards, and casino chips helped fuel the sprawling federal case.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
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White Plains, NY|
'9/11 Didn’t End On 9/11,' Lawyer Who Has Dedicated His Life To Helping Survivors Says The Loss Continues
"I struggle with the word 'anniversary,' because it makes it sound like 9/11 was something that happened and ended 25 years ago," he said.
Jeff Edwards, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|
5-Year-Old Boy On Scooter Struck By Car, Critically Injured In Bridgeview
The five-year-old boy was riding an electric scooter when he was hit by a small car at 92nd Place and the Harlem Avenue frontage road.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Zone C Concord Board Of Education Member Changes Her Mind, Decides To Run For A 3rd Term: Follow-Up
Five candidates, two incumbents and three new candidates, filed this week to run for three “zone” school board seats in November.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|
Alcohol Giant's $12.5M Bribery Case Exposes Corruption On CA Grocery Shelves
Luxury trips, designer goods, gift cards, and casino chips helped fuel the sprawling federal case.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
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Walnut Creek, CA|
Alcohol Giant Pays $12.5M In Bribery Case That Exposed Corruption On Contra Costa Grocery Shelves
Luxury trips, designer goods, gift cards, and casino chips helped fuel the sprawling federal case.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
Alcohol Giant's $12.5M Bribery Corruption Case Ensnares Inland Empire
Luxury trips, designer goods, gift cards, and casino chips helped fuel the sprawling federal case.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Across Maryland, MD|
West Nile Virus Cases Grow In Active Mosquito Year: What To Know In MD
In June, the U.S. recorded the earliest start to the West Nile virus season and the most cases by that point since 2004.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
30 USPS Trucks, Mail From 232 Victims Stolen In LA County Scheme: DOJ
The scheme involved stolen mail from about 232 victims and 100 credit and debit cards, according to federal prosecutors.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
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Livermore, CA|
Alcohol Giant Pays $12.5M In Bribery Scandal That Exposed Corruption On Livermore Grocery Shelves
Luxury trips, designer goods, gift cards, and casino chips helped fuel the sprawling federal case.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Lake Forest, CA|
Lake Forest Exec Named In Alcohol Giant's $12.5M Bribery Case That Exposed Corruption On CA Grocery Shelves
Luxury trips, designer goods, gift cards, and casino chips helped fuel the sprawling federal case.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Pleasanton, CA|
Pleasanton Man Broke Windows, Entered Pleasanton Home After Midnight: Police
Police said a 24-year-old Pleasanton man mistook the residence for another home and was later arrested in Dublin in an unrelated case.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|
Village Council To Hold 1st Reading For Ogden Avenue Dealership Proposal
A new dealership is being proposed for 2100 Ogden Ave. in Downers Grove. The site was formerly home to Bill Kay Corvette.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
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Jackson Heights-Elmhurst, NY|
Mental Health And Wellness Block Party Coming To Elmhurst
The block party will be held outside Elmhurst Hospital at 41st Avenue and 80th Street.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|
Pedestrian Underpass Near Glenbrook South Among Projects Glenview Eyes For State Funding
Village trustees will consider supporting grant applications for two pedestrian and bicycle projects at Tuesday's meeting.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|
Verdict Reached In Former Mayor’s Sexual Abuse Trial Involving Teen And Wine Country Exec's Victims
Seven women accused Dominic Foppoli of sexual assault, abuse, and intimidation spanning nearly two decades.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|
Alcohol Giant Pays $12.5M In Bribery Case That Exposed Corruption On Sonoma County Grocery Shelves
Luxury trips, designer goods, gift cards, and casino chips helped fuel the sprawling federal case.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
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Across America, US|
When Political Signs, Profanity And Property Rights Collide: Block Talk
Free speech can get salty at the property line. What can be done about political signs that provoke and offend? Your kids see those, too.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Across Maryland, MD|
8 New Maryland Laws Take Effect On Oct. 1, 2026: What To Know
New rules include changes to gun buybacks, rental screenings, and child care checks. Here’s what Marylanders need to know for Oct. 1.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|
Palos Hills Women Gets 5 Years For Forging Prescriptions For 251,137 Assorted Opioids
Amani Ibrahim, 48, is alleged to have taken part in a conspiracy to acquire and sell assorted opioids using physicians' stolen information.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Durham-Middlefield, CT|
Durham Finance Board Backs Up To $12,720 For Fire Hose Replacement
Durham finance officials backed up to $12,720 for new fire hoses and reviewed year-end finances and capital projects.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Highland Park, IL|
Highland Park Author Chris Johnson Debuts First Novel 'In The Heart Of The Woods'
Johnson's new novel follows four children whose time in the woods shapes identity and purpose.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
Greenwich Renews Commitment To 'Never Forget' At Moving 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
Greenwich marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with a remembrance ceremony at Cos Cob Park on Friday.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Burke, VA|
14 Adaptive Boxers To Compete For 5 Titles At Burke Showcase
Fourteen adaptive boxers will compete in seven fights, including five title bouts, Saturday at the Burke Fire Hall.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Smyrna-Vinings, GA|
New Private School To Open In GA: Here's Where
Patch spoke with the owner of a new childhood education center, which will aim to support parents and teach young children in Georgia.
Amanda Lumpkin, Patch Staff
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|
Broadway’s Next Generation Takes Over NYC For One Night
The one-night showcase brings rising talent and Broadway veterans together in an unusually intimate setting.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Shorewood, IL|
'It May Be Necessary' To Raise Insanity Defense After Gunfire Hits Senator Meg Cappel's House: Defense Lawyer
Dana Thompson of Chicago has remained in Will County's Jail since Sept. 17, 2025. She and her public defender want to explore insanity.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|
Injuries Reported In 3-Vehicle Crash On I-55 In Bolingbrook: State Police
All northbound lanes were closed while police responded to the crash. Lanes have since reopened.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Ledyard, CT|
Ledyard Cemetery Committee Plans Expanded Cemetery Records, Assistance At Woodbridge Cemetery
Ledyard plans wider access to cemetery records, maintenance help at Woodbridge Cemetery and new preservation efforts.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Across America, US|
Take Off Your Shoes, But Don’t Make Guests Bare Their Soles [The Question]
A no-shoes rule may keep floors clean, but readers say hosts should tread carefully when comfort, health and dignity are at stake.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
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Hermosa Beach, CA|
DUI Checkpoint Held Over Weekend In Hermosa Beach
Police conducted the DUI and driver's-license checkpoint at an undisclosed location in Hermosa Beach.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
North Fork, NY|
9/11, 25 Years Later: The 'Missing' Posters That Haunt Me Still
For all of us who watched the horror unfold on our televisions on 9/11, 25 years ago, the memories are forever just a heartbeat away.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Oxford, CT|
150-Unit Oxford Apartment Proposal Heads To Public Hearing
The Little River Apartments plan calls for 150 units on Oxford Road, including 45 apartments designated as affordable.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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