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Joliet, IL|
Law Firm Made Hundreds Of Thousands Defending Joliet, Prolonging Nicole Lurry's Out Of Court Settlement
This year, the widow of Eric Lurry, Nicole Lurry, worked out a $2.15 million settlement with the city of Joliet to end her federal lawsuit.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Weston-Redding-Easton, CT|
Dance Studio Among 29 New Businesses Registered In Weston, Easton & Redding In August
29 new businesses registered in Weston, Easton & Redding in August, including a dance studio, a gift shop and a pet business.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Wilton, CT|
Lodging Business Among 31 New Businesses Registered In Wilton In August
31 new businesses registered in Wilton in August, including a lodging business, a fitness business and a performing-arts business.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Brookfield, CT|
Rental Business Among 16 New Businesses Registered In Brookfield In August
16 new businesses registered in Brookfield in August, including a rental business, a clothing retailer and a salon.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
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Danbury, CT|
Bar Among 154 New Businesses Registered In Danbury In August
154 new businesses registered in Danbury in August, including a bar, a dance studio and a full-service restaurant.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Oxford, CT|
Plans To Repair Flood-Damaged Oxford Trails To Be Unveiled
The state is developing repairs for Larkin Trail crossings near Pope Road and Christian Street.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|
New Air Carrier, RetrievAir, Flew Into Long Island MacArthur, Clearing Path For Passengers And Their Pets
"It's a new pet-first aviation service that lets pets fly side-by-side in the cabin with their owners without the need to confine them."
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|
Longtime Preservation Advocate To Join Ellington Wall Of Honor
He helped establish a town program credited with protecting hundreds of acres of farmland.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Ridgewood-Glen Rock, NJ|
Glen Rock Business Break-In Prompts Police To Seek Tips
A business in Glen Rock was broken into over the weekend. Police are seeking surveillance footage and tips.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|
Lisle To Discuss TIF District Extension, Family Square Redevelopment In Public Hearing
The public hearing comes after a joint review board discussion of draft plans for the long-vacant redevelopment.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|
Loud Music Near Burr Ridge? Finger Likely Pointed In Wrong Direction
No one admitted blaming the wrong organization for the noise.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
South Windsor, CT|
South Windsor Flock Camera Debate Heads To Town Council Tonight
The discussion comes months after neighboring Windsor became the first Connecticut community to shut down its Flock system.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Enfield, CT|
Solar Company Leases 125,000 Square Feet At Former Hallmark Site In Enfield
The multi-year deal fills a large portion of the Manning Road industrial building, where about 102,000 square feet remains available.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Sees Surge In Felony Drug Arrests
A police official explained the sudden increase in such cases.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
La Grange Leader Backs Township Official, With Limit
The official collects hundreds of thousands of dollars from contractors who do business with the public bodies he runs.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
North Fork, NY|
Outpouring Of Love, Support For Family Of North Fork Teen Who Died In Pool: 'Our Turn To Take Care Of Them'
A social media post offering support for a North Fork business owned by family of a teen who lost his life last week has been shared widely.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
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Darien, IL|
Man Lied To Darien Cops About Country Club Fight: Police Report
The man told officers he jokingly made gay comments to another man in the restroom, police said
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Port Jefferson, NY|
Motorcyclist Seriously Hurt In Single-Vehicle Crash In Suffolk: Police
UPDATE: The 47-year-old Farmingville man was transferred to Stony Brook University Hospital, police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Philadelphia, PA|
Kacey Musgraves Shows Off Superstar Status At Philly Area Show: Review
Musgraves' "Middle of Nowhere" tour stopped at the XMO in Philadelphia on Friday, featuring a dazzling stage and an Ode to Texas.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Ledyard, CT|
Ledyard Beautification Committee Approves Spending For Daffodil Planting Day
Ledyard approved funds for daffodil bulbs and discussed murals, native fruit trees and a flagpole restoration project.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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The Haddams-Killingworth, CT|
Killingworth Parks Commission Addresses South Field Contract, Approves Fall Field Use
Killingworth addressed unfinished South Field work and approved fall soccer and Girl Scout use of town recreation facilities.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Norwich, CT|
Norwich Zoning Board To Hear Four CTDOT Variance Requests For Road Improvements
Norwich's ZBA will hear four CTDOT variance requests for road improvements affecting Peck and Asylum street properties.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|
Simsbury Firefighters Seek New Training Facility
It wants to replace an aging Hopmeadow Street training building with a new 1,400-square-foot facility.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Fairfield TPZ Commission To Review 140-Unit Housing Proposal, Vape Shop Ban
Fairfield zoning officials will take up a 140-unit housing plan, sewer pump station work and proposed tobacco retailer rules.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
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Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|
Beverly In Shock At Unexpected Loss Of Long-Time Bookie's Manager, Rich Wojcikowski, 57, Killed In Crash
Rich Wojcikowski, 57, died in a car crash Friday on Governors Highway in University Park. He was the long-time manager of Bookie's.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
The Haddams-Killingworth, CT|
Killingworth Wetlands Commission Reviews Hammonasset River Dredging Plan
Killingworth wetlands officials reviewed a Hammonasset River dredging plan and continued a River Road enforcement case.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Ledyard, CT|
Ledyard Wetlands Commission Approves 14-Lot Kineo Estates Resubdivision
Ledyard wetlands officials approved a 14-lot resubdivision, three building projects and an agricultural expansion.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
The Haddams-Killingworth, CT|
Killingworth Selectmen Advance Code Of Ethics, Capital Plan To Sept. 14 Public Hearing
Killingworth selectmen advanced a Code of Ethics, set a capital plan hearing and hired a broker for two town properties.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Clinton, CT|
Clinton Voters To Decide $3.32 Million Bond Package For Library, Roads And Town Equipment
Clinton voters will decide Nov. 3 on $3.32 million for library work, roads, sidewalks and town equipment.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Bethwood, CT|
Bethany Approves Russell Road Church Permit, Sets Hearings On Fire Water Rules
Bethany approved a Russell Road church permit and set Oct. 7 hearings on fire water rules and a subdivision.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|
Ed Sheeran Is Suddenly Everywhere On Long Island — Well, Sort Of
He really dined in Smithtown. Then AI versions of Ed Sheeran started popping up at businesses across Long Island.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
VIDEO: 77-Year-Old Allegedly Smacks Joliet Police With Patio Chair, Says, 'Both Of You Were Hitting My Son'
Concepcion Lopez, 77, became the oldest woman arrested by Joliet police in August. She was arrested, as was her son, Ernest, at her house.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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East Hampton-Portland, CT|
East Hampton Council To Consider $593,400 Capital Reserve Transfer, Ambulance Equipment Funding
East Hampton will consider a $593,400 capital transfer, ambulance equipment funding and a draft town development plan.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
The Lymes, CT|
East Lyme Wetlands Agency Sets Hearing On 48-Unit Flanders Road Development
East Lyme wetlands officials set a hearing on 48 Flanders Road apartments and continued reviews of two residential projects.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Woodbury-Middlebury, CT|
Middlebury Selectmen To Consider Historic Properties Commission, Public Works Bids
Middlebury selectmen will consider a Historic Properties Commission, public works bids and library job changes.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|
Prop-Plane Traffic, Complaints Surge At Santa Monica Airport
April propeller traffic rose 40 percent year over year as nearby residents push for relief from flight-school noise.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
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Westhampton-Hampton Bays, NY|
Bethenny Frankel's Supermodel Café Set To Close
"The café may be closing but the Supermodel lifestyle is here to stay." Not even a month after opening, the pink-bedecked café will close.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Hauppauge, NY|
Hauppauge Native Unveils 9/11 Memorial Van Honoring Fallen NYPD Detectives
The traveling memorial honors two detectives killed on Sept. 11 and 79 others who later died from 9/11-related illnesses.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Suffield, CT|
New Suffield Fire Station Recommended At Annex Property
The Permanent Building Commission unanimously backed a new station.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|
IE Warehouse Arson Case Ignites Legal Debate Over Labor Practices and Vigilantism: Report
Compared to Luigi Mangione and others, the suspected arsonist in the Kimberly Clark warehouse fire has once again been put in the spotlight.
Ashley Ludwig and Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
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