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Northbrook, IL|
Crash On Southbound I-294 Near Lake Cook Road Causes Morning Delays
Illinois State Police said a passenger vehicle struck the median early Monday.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|
City Council To Consider NorthGate Of Naperville Development
The Naperville City Council will review the proposal for the 171-unit townhome community at its Sept. 1 meeting.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Westhampton-Hampton Bays, NY|
Shopping Center Where Now-Shuttered Hampton Bays Movie Theater Was Sited Sold To New Owner
The shopping plaza, "best piece of commercial real estate in the Hamptons," sold in June, former owner says.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
North Fork, NY|
4 Local Businesswoman Navigate Beloved Greenport Maritime Festival Into Next Chapter: 'It Takes A Village'
Residents, businesses, community are invited to become involved with Greenport Maritime Festival — a meeting is scheduled for Sept. 16.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
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Doylestown, PA|
Volunteers Turn Doylestown Teal To Raise Ovarian Cancer Awareness
Hundreds of teal ribbons now adorn lampposts and trees to make women aware of ovarian cancer and its often subtle symptoms.
Jeff Werner, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
One Sent To Concord Hospital After Crash Between Vehicle And Scooter In The North End
One person was taken to the hospital after a crash at the Franklin and North States streets roundabout on Saturday afternoon.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Eastman School Reuse Committee: Heavy On Neighborhood Representation, Light On Real Estate Expertise
5 people who live near the former Eastman School on Shawmut Street have been named to a committee to eye potential development plans.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
Billionaires Bankroll Poison Pill Measures To Kill CA's Billionaire Tax If Voters Pass It
Rather than running a "No on Prop. 40" campaign, a well-funded PAC has endorsed ballot initiatives designed to doom the billionaire tax.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
4 Teens Shot, 1 Dies: Coroner Identifies 18-Year-Old Homicide Victim Pronounced Dead In Crest Hill
Saturday night's shootings happened in a community park in Crest Hill along Willow Court.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Fairfield ZBA To Review Accessory Dwelling Unit, Beach-Area Garage & Home Projects
Hearing this week includes setback, lot coverage and floor-area variance requests across several local properties.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
2 Injured During Motorcycle Crash On Route 106 In Concord: Video
A motorcyclist and a passenger were reportedly injured and examined at Concord Hospital after a crash on Sheep Davis Road on Saturday.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Laguna Beach, CA|
City Council Candidate Forum Set For Monday In Laguna Beach: What To Know
Residents will hear from the nine candidates currently vying for seats on the Laguna Beach City Council.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Judge's Bar Leaving Downtown Joliet Location For New Building, City Council To Vote On Proposal
Mayor Terry D'Arcy, as liquor commissioner, is recommending approval of the Class B liquor license for Judge's Bar at the new location.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|
Texas Fugitive Wanted For Child Sex Assault Nabbed At Evergreen Park Apartment Building: Cook County Sheriff
Due to a clerical error, police said the Texas man had been on the lam since 2019, Cook County Sheriff's Police said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Babylon Village, NY|
Suffolk County Student Athlete Of The Week: West Babylon’s Jaelynn Burgess
Jaelynn Burgess scored her 1,000th career point as a sophomore and earned All-County honors in flag football.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|
Millions Of Jellyfish Couldn't Stop South Bay Swimmer From Conquering English Channel
Carly Miller endured nearly 12 hours at sea and a jellyfish “minefield” to complete one of open-water swimming's greatest feats.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
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Londonderry, NH|
Andover Mass. Firefighter, Who Lives In Londonderry, Placed On Leave After Child Abuse Arrest
Adam Cole is due back in Derry District Court after being accused of admitting to getting rough with his son July 5, causing a brain bleed.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
Residents Urge Action Over Safety Concerns At Bernards Township Property
Speakers said conditions at one home point to gaps in how the township handles severe residential property issues.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Moorestown, NJ|
'Clear The Shelter' To Bring New Opportunities For Homeless Animals In Burlington County
Dogs, cats, and birds are among the residents looking for new homes.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|
Remembering 'The Man In The Yellow Chair': New Lenox Man Leaves Legacy Of Service, Heart & Love For Trains
Mike Buell died Aug. 2. A retired train mechanic, he was often seen sitting in a yellow chair by the tracks, watching the trains pass.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|
City Of Banning Responds To RivCo DA's Request For Utility's Records
The records request comes months after a Grand Jury report which said Banning Electric Utility customers were "double-billed monthly."
Corey Washington, Patch Staff
Tredyffrin-Easttown, PA|
Carpoolers' Road Rage Led To Main Line Shooting; Then, 6 Guns Vanished: Court Docs
A bullet in a car door, facial recognition tech and a duffel bag of missing guns helped identify 2 carpoolers as suspects, court docs say.
June Bakan, Patch Staff
Haddonfield-Haddon Township, NJ|
Haddon Township Readies To End Season With 'Summer Of Love'
Live music, food trucks, a beer garden, and a host of activities for kids will all be on site.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|
After $10K+ Theft, West Babylon Scouts Get New Trailer
A Deer Park business stepped in after West Babylon Scouts had their trailer filled with equipment and years of troop memorabilia stolen.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
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Ridgewood-Glen Rock, NJ|
Man Dies At Bergen County Fishing Lake: Report
A Bergen County man was found dead after falling into a fishing lake on Friday, reports said.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
405 Traffic Nightmare: 405 Lane Closures To Hit Sepulveda Pass
Drivers face a week of overnight lane, ramp and freeway connector closures as work continues on the $143.7 million 405 overhaul.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|
Beloved 101-Year-Old Bike Shop Closing In Contra Costa
The Lafayette bicycle shop will close Aug. 31 after serving Bay Area cyclists since 1925.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|
Stafford Man Released Under GPS Monitoring In Federal Child Exploitation Case
A federal judge released Gaston Rouse under GPS monitoring and strict internet limits as his case heads to a grand jury.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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Enfield, CT|
A Broader Look At Santanella And Tyler’s Political Giving
State records show both candidates have supported Democrats, while Tyler has also made several larger contributions to Republican recipients
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Man Found In Alexandria On Illegal Reentry Charge
Federal prosecutors say a previously deported Salvadoran man was found living in Alexandria without permission to reenter.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|
Frankfort Resident 'Crashing For A Cause' With Project Fire Buddies
The Frankfort resident, who is a firefighter in Palos, started the Palos Park chapter of Project Fire Buddies.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|
Suspect Found In Arlington Indicted On Federal Illegal-Reentry Charge
A Rosslyn Metro fare-evasion stop led to the identification and federal indictment of a previously removed suspect, records show.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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Long Beach, NY|
‘Like Godzilla Through Tokyo’: West Broadway Development Faces Local Backlash At Zoning Board Meeting
At Thursday night’s zoning board meeting, Long Beach residents said a proposal to build on West Broadway is too big to fit the neighborhood.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Oxford, CT|
Electronics Manufacturer Opens Oxford Plant
The new 8,000-square-foot facility on Riggs Street will serve customers across the Northeast.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|
Local Gift Shop Closes After 35 Years + Milleridge Inn Closed After Fire: LI Biz Roundup
NAYA in Holbrook / Spirit Halloween / 500 free scoops in Oceanside / Melville office building bought / New urgent care in Nassau County
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Palos Verdes, CA|
Armed Officers Stay At Palos Verdes Schools As Funding Deal Awaits Approval
Two armed officers remain on PVPUSD campuses under a $280K program while four Peninsula cities consider a new funding agreement.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
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Downers Grove, IL|
Downers Grove To Hold 1st Reading For Lurie Children's Hospital Proposal
The village will discuss proposed amendments for the planned unit development at 3300 Lacey Road.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|
Westfield Parents Press School Board For Broader Student Tech Limits
A parent group asked Westfield's school board to consider four steps, including AI and YouTube limits and a K-8 web allow list.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, NJ|
Dogs In Crates Died Of Starvation Inside Woodbridge Home, Police Say
A homeowner left town, leaving dogs, hamsters and other pets to starve to death inside crates, say police.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Salem, NH|
Rockingham County Superior Court Administrator Dismissed After ‘Skip Scanning’ At Target In Salem
Jennifer Haggar of Haverhill, Mass., was placed on leave in February and relieved of duties in June after being arrested on 2 theft charges.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
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