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Romeoville, IL|
Romeoville Board Discusses Concept Plan For New Warehouse
The concept plan is for the redevelopment of 18.7 acres in the M-2 zoning district at 717 Parkwood.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Hinsdale Settles Over Early Secrecy On Traffic Survey, Covering Watchdog's Legal Bills
Like other public bodies, the village retreated from its initial position. The village plans to release its park survey results.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|
2 Hospitalized After 3-Vehicle Rollover Crash On I-90
State police reported no lane blockage following the Tuesday morning crash east of Route 53 in Rolling Meadows.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|
MCPS Parents Face Major Decisions: Possible School Closures, 3 Calendar Drafts Unveiled
MCPS is weighing changes to academic calendars and potential school closures. Here’s what families and students need to know.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
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La Grange, IL|
La Grange Landlord Blames Vacancy On Parking Problem
Village officials hear more criticism of downtown parking. Tenants struggle to find spots.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
North Fork, NY|
LI Lights Up In Honor Of Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day
"Big things are happening in Stage IV breast cancer research, and we’re proud to be part of it!"
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Concord City Council To Consider $1.2M To Create Final Design And Permitting For Updated Memorial Field
Focusing on “core needs” cut the project’s cost; SAU 8 is contributing half of the estimated $13 million construction cost.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Pleasanton, CA|
Tolkien-Inspired Pleasanton Coffee Shop Celebrates 10 Years
Inklings Coffee & Tea will mark a decade of coffee and community Tuesday with a ribbon cutting, free coffee and anniversary giveaways.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
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Temecula, CA|
'Breaking Bad' Actor Dean Norris' Historic Swing Inn Cafe In Temecula Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
In 2022, Norris and his wife took over the 99-year-old eatery at 28676 Old Town Front Street. Longtime patrons hope they continue.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|
Rescued Seal Begins New Chapter At Norwalk Aquarium
A grey seal deemed unable to survive in the wild recently began a new chapter at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|
Massive Warehouse Project In Lake Elsinore: Discussion Likely Rescheduled To December
The Baker Street Warehouse Project proposes two buildings totaling more than a million square feet on 140 acres.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|
Somers Seeks Ideas For Old Playhouse
Proposals for the town-owned building at 55 School St. are due Oct. 21, with applicants required to show how they would cover costs.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Novato, CA|
Major Novato Boulevard Overhaul Finally Set To Begin After Years In The Making
The two–year project will add bike lanes, sidewalks and a center turn lane while sewer and water crews tear up the street below.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
No More Getting Lost In Old Temecula: New Wayfinding Signs Expected Soon
The proposal arrives Tuesday before City Council following unanimous support from various city committees and the planning commission.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Oxford, CT|
Oxford Coach’s Memory Lives On Through Scholarship
Donations through Nov. 4 will support an Oxford High School scholarship honoring the late teacher and coach.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Port Washington, NY|
Cat Returned To Shelter After Family's 'Lifestyle Changed'
Leonardo's family surrendered him after they said they had less time for him, and now the 3-year-old cat is looking for a new home.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
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New Milford, CT|
New Milford Council To Consider $529,200 Road Grant, $500,000 School Funding And River Road Paving
New Milford Town Council will review a $529,200 road grant, $500,000 in school funding and River Road paving on Oct. 13.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Shorewood, IL|
Bar Owner With Gun In His Pocket Sparks Mischief, Mayhem Inside His Bullpen Sports Bar: Police
The Shorewood police officers were dispatched to the Bullpen Sports Bar on Route 59 in reference to gun complaints.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|
Oak Forest Boy Advances In Baby Of The Year Contest, Vies For $25K & Starring Spot In Ad Campaign
Jace Doyle, 6 months, is competing in a nationwide Baby Of The Year contest. He's "been smiling since the day he was born," his mom says.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Haddonfield-Haddon Township, NJ|
75th Annual Fall Fair Highlights PTA Work In Haddonfield
Games, a "salon," and tons of local vendors and businesses were on site.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
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Concord, NH|
Head-On, Rollover, And Multi-Vehicle Weekend Crashes Reported In Allenstown, Loudon, And Pembroke
Videos: Capital Region first responders were kept busy on Saturday and Sunday with crashes that sent people to Concord Hospital.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|
Car Meet-Up In Secaucus Kohl's Parking Lot
Secaucus Police were called there at 4:34 a.m. Sunday for cars driving recklessly in the parking lot.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Durham-Middlefield, CT|
Durham Zoning Board Approves Setback Variance For Front Porch At 16 Austin Road
Durham's Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a setback variance for a proposed front porch and portico at 16 Austin Road.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Ardmore-Merion-Wynnewood, PA|
More Red Light Cameras Coming Soon To Lower Merion
After launching the program this year, the township is bringing the red light cameras to two more intersections.
June Bakan, Patch Staff
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Lacey, NJ|
Lacey Police Honor Officers For Life-Saving Efforts
Awards in Lacey Township highlighted officers' CPR efforts, a bank robbery case and a June 30 water rescue.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Orange, CT|
Orange Selectmen To Discuss Amazon Drone Deliveries, Racebrook Tract Grant And Road Repairs
Orange selectmen will discuss Amazon drone deliveries, a Racebrook Tract grant, road repairs and town service contracts Oct. 14.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|
600 Flags To Honor Veterans At Deerfield's Jewett Park
Residents can dedicate a flag for $35, with proceeds supporting two local veterans organizations.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|
West Orange May End Its Legal Standoff With Nursing Home, Settlement Proposed
West Orange is facing several “builder’s remedy” lawsuits, including litigation from Daughters of Israel.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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Suffield, CT|
Suffield Continues Hearing On Seven-Home Development
Commissioners continued the hearing to Oct. 27 while awaiting an engineer’s review and responses to a neighbor’s concerns.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Woodbury-Middlebury, CT|
Middlebury Zoning Board Reviews Lake Shore Drive Home Proposal, Schedules Two Variance Hearings
Middlebury zoning officials reviewed plans for a home at 440 Lake Shore Drive and scheduled two variance hearings for Nov. 4.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Granby-East Granby, CT|
Granby Man Cleared In Bear-Killing Case
Prosecutors cited the man's lack of a criminal record, military service and earlier attempts to protect his animals.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
NYC's Highest-Paying Medical Careers Bring Six-Figure Salaries, Major Challenges
A new study reveals which careers can bring in $1 million the fastest. NYC doctors share what it takes to succeed in those fields.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
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Upper West Side, NY|
$10.2M Penthouse Tops UWS Luxury Real Estate Contracts
Ink has dried on five real estate contracts over $4,000,000 on the Upper West Side.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Waterford, CT|
Waterford Finance Board To Consider $26,700 Community Center Request, $89,636 Budget Transfer
Waterford finance officials will review a $26,700 Community Center request, an $89,636 budget transfer and 2027 schedules.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|
Lincoln-Way East Girls Golf Finishes Second At State Finals
The team competed at the state finals Oct. 9-10 in Decatur.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Long Beach, CA|
Long Beach Council To Weigh Sweeping Ethics Reforms, Lobbying Rules
Proposed FAIR Act would expand transparency requirements, but city officials have raised concerns about enforcement, staffing and costs.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
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Greenwich, CT|
Greek Restaurant Coming To Greenwich After Lengthy Delays
Restaurant plans were originally approved by Greenwich P&Z in 2022, but appeals were filed, settled and approved by Stamford Superior Court.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
Bernards Moves Ahead With New Filming Permit Rules, Public Hearing Set
The revised ordinance would update Bernards' filming permit process as officials seek state film-ready certification.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Fairfield School Board To Consider Revised Calendar, Student Discipline Policy
Fairfield's school board will consider a revised student calendar, policy changes and climate survey results at its meeting this week.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
$24.9M UES Penthouse Tops City's Luxury Residential Contracts
Ink has dried on nine real estate contracts over $4,000,000 on the Upper East Side.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
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