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New Lenox, IL|
New Lenox Hog Wild Hit Again In Smash-And-Grab To Gaming Machines: NLPD
The incident happened around 1:30 a.m. Oct. 6, according to police reports.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach, CA|
Torrance Could Ease Rules For Home Food Sellers During Holidays
Home food businesses could sell outdoors and serve multiple customers during December under rules going before the City Council Tuesday.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
West Village, NY|
1st Permanent School Street Gate Installed In West Village
The gate is designed to create a safer street environment during outdoor school programming.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|
'Our Lives Changed Forever': Mother Of LI Man Killed In PA Hit-And-Run Seeks Justice
"Forever 27, forever my son, forever loved." - Danielle Elardo
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Middletown, NJ|
Incident Aboard NY Waterway Ferry As It Departed Belford Tuesday
An incident happened early Tuesday morning on the NY Waterway ferry as it departed from Belford, according to Monmouth County officials.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|
New Campaign Looks To Reactivate Historic Hangars At Floyd Bennett Field
The campaign wants to help transform the Art Deco hangars into year-round civic spaces for arts, education, research and recreation.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|
New Jamaican Jerk Restaurant Moves Forward In Frankfort
The business will be located at 19955 S. La Grange Road, within the Hickory Creek Market Place.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|
Ridgeland School Dist. 122 Community Shocked By Beloved School Board Member's Unexpected Death
Raelin Trend was the face of the Ridgeland Dist. 122 school board at all school events and was respected for her kindness and advocacy.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
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Santa Monica, CA|
Santa Monica College Trustees To Review Police ‘Military Equipment’
College police have 10 patrol rifles and two projectile launchers, but report no use of the equipment during the latest reporting period.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
When Darien Coffee, Custard Shops Are Expected To Open
Two chain restaurants are in the works for the old TGI Fridays site.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|
Rush, Children's Eye Care Practice Welcomed To Glenview
The two practices bring neurological specialty care and eye exams designed for children to the village.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Farmington-Farmington Hills, MI|
Major Electronics Manufacturer To Create 90 New Oakland County Jobs In $3.7M Move
The $3.7 million investment will create at least 90 new jobs, including in the manufacturing and advanced engineering sectors.
Dylan Siwicki, Patch Staff
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Enfield, CT|
Inside Enfield’s Plan To Rebuild Its Elementary Schools
Four new elementary schools, expanded student services and an Eagle Academy move are proposed.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
Temecula Woman Fatally Shot At Apartment Complex, Suspect Arrested: Sheriff
A 30-year-old mother was shot to death Monday morning inside her Temecula apartment; a recent parolee was arrested hours later in Oxnard.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
ComEd Blamed For Holding Up Darien Condo Project
Officials have expressed frustration with the utility's delays before.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Berkeley, NJ|
Changes Proposed For Upcoming Berkeley Town Center
The new plans for the Berkeley Town Center site will go before the planning board this month.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
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Tuscaloosa, AL|
Fight At Central High School Prompts Police Response Tuesday Morning
A fight involving students at Central High School prompted a police response Tuesday morning
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|
Santa Monica Council Candidate Spotlight: Ericka Lesley
Part 2 of 12: Patch speaks with Ericka Lesley as candidates make their case for three Santa Monica City Council seats this November.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Pittsburgh, PA|
PA Lawmaker Pushes For End Of 'Voluntary Intoxication Loophole'
A Pennsylvania legislator says existing state law has a loophole making it more difficult to prosecute alleged sexual assault cases.
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
San Leandro, CA|
Meet Juan González, Your San Leandro Mayoral Candidate
Juan González III has been mayor of San Leandro since 2023.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
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Yardley, PA|
'We Will Not Rest In Our Pursuit," Yardley Mayor Tells Racist Vandals
Yardley Borough Police are investigating an incident in which portions of the golf course greens were intentionally damaged.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Fairfield Selectpersons To Consider $54 Million Warde Air Quality Project, Other Capital Spending
Also on this week's agenda are other school upgrades, affordable housing plans, police cameras and flood prevention.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey, NJ|
Doctor Shares What Actually Works During NJ Sick Season
A doctor shares how to prevent illness, what actually helps when you’re sick and when symptoms mean it’s time to stay home.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Darien Flock Foe Insults Alderman, Calling Him 'Dirty Man'
A resident disputed the alderman's suggestion to chase drivers who obscure their license plates to confuse cameras.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|
Lawmakers To Discuss East Windsor School Project
Residents can weigh in Wednesday as officials discuss school upgrades, legislative feedback and a referendum timeline.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Suffield, CT|
New Suffield Middle School Plan Heads To Meeting
Officials recommended new construction with an estimated $65 million town share. Three boards will meet Oct. 15.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
O'Hare Busier, Elmhurst Complaints Rise By Nearly 50%: Official
The airport is on track to see its busiest year since before the pandemic.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Lawyer Taken To Court For Lack Of Business License
He blamed a cumbersome process that requires a wastewater plan. "I flush the toilet. That's my plan," he said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Oxford, CT|
150-Unit Oxford Apartment Hearing Set
The Little River Apartments hearing is scheduled for Oct. 20 at Oxford High School; the plan includes 45 affordable units.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Dublin, CA|
Dublin, Pleasanton Animal Shelter Costs Rise After Livermore Pulls Out
Dublin expects to pay $471,347 for shelter operations this fiscal year as officials consider a new short-term agreement.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|
Santa Monica City Council Candidate Spotlight: Phil Brock
Part 1 of 12: Patch speaks with Phil Brock as candidates make their case for three Santa Monica City Council seats this November.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach, CA|
Why Is Redondo Beach Spending $638K Investigating Soil, Waste And Landfill Gas At Dominguez Park?
A popular Redondo Beach park sits atop a former municipal dump. Now the city plans a $638K investigation of what lies beneath.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
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Nashua, NH|
Previously Missing Nashua Teen Accused Of ‘Possessing Unregistered Machine Gun Conversion Device’: Follow-Up
Alexander Diandro Cruz was charged in U.S. District Court with possessing a Glock with a switch. He also has active gun charges in Mass.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|
Meet Desrie Campbell, Your Fremont District 2 Candidate
Desrie Campbell is seeking re-election for the District 2 seat in Fremont's council race.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|
Meet Ying Min Li, Your Fremont District 4 Candidate
Three council seats are up for grabs this upcoming election.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|
Meet Manisha Pathak, Your Fremont District 4 Candidate
Three council seats are up for grabs this upcoming election.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
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Fremont, CA|
Meet Kathy Kimberlin, Your Fremont District 3 Candidate
Three council seats are up for grabs in the upcoming election.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Naugatuck, CT|
Naugatuck Planning Commission To Hold Public Hearing During Upcoming Meeting: Agenda
The Naugatuck Planning Commission is scheduled to meet on Oct. 5, 2026. Here's what's on the agenda.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|
Meet Vipin Sharma, Your Fremont District 3 Candidate
Three council seats are up for grabs in the upcoming election.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Alameda, CA|
Meet Malia Vella, Your Alameda Mayoral Candidate
A new mayor will take the helm following the November elections.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
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