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South Side, IL|
Bevy Of Switches, Guns, Pills, Cannabis And $14,000 Cash Found During Warrant Search, 3 Arrested: Sheriff
Three men are accused of trafficking switches that turn guns into machine guns in Chicago’s South Side Ashburn neighborhood.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|
Squeaky Has Waited Nearly A Year For Home: Northport Kitty Of The Week
Squeaky has chronic kidney disease and needs a special diet, but the playful cat is stable and thriving in foster care, the shelter says.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Madison, CT|
Madison P&Z Approves Downtown, Sidewalk Projects And 4-Unit Apartment Building
Commissioners backed pedestrian upgrades, debated tree removal and continued an 18-home Mill Road hearing to September.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|
SB 79 Explained: Why Santa Monica May Upzone 89 Homes To Delay Housing Law
A proposal affecting 89 single-family properties is part of Santa Monica's effort to retain control over where new housing density goes.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
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Bolingbrook, IL|
Fire Training Tower Plans Approved By Bolingbrook Board
The training tower will be located at the new fire training complex.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
A Luxury Venue Commandeered A Public East Side Plaza For 20 Years, Neighbors Say
A class-action lawsuit accuses Guastavino's of blocking access to a public plaza to make way for weddings, galas and other events.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|
3 Young Mama Cats Still Waiting After Kittens Adopted: Huntington Adoptable Pet Of The Week
Cookie, Sarabi and Miel raised 8 kittens between them — all now adopted — but the 3 mothers are still waiting at Grateful Paw Cat Shelter.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|
September Is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month In Stafford
The measure recognizes September as a time to honor those affected by ovarian cancer and support awareness efforts.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
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Burr Ridge, IL|
Burr Ridge Project Draws 'Significant' Contractor Interest
The village is poised to hire an expert to oversee the Village Hall work, saving taxpayers money, officials said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
Dolly Parton's Secret Idyllwild Cabin: 'If The Walls Could Sing'
For years, Parton and her husband, Carl Dean, reportedly owned an 1,800-square-foot getaway in the Southern California mountain community.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|
Boy Gives His Money To Hoboken Homeless Shelter
"The end of the month is challenging for so many in our community" so an anonymous boy's donation to the Hoboken shelter helped.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|
How Music Icon Dolly Parton's 'Imagination Library' Spurred Child Literacy In MA
Pathways for Children was one of several beneficiaries of the actress and philanthropist's program. Dolly Parton died on Tuesday at age 80.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
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Los Angeles, CA|
Dolly Parton Built A CA Legacy From Hollywood To Idyllwild
Parton’s California ties included Hollywood history, private retreats and a major expansion of her Imagination Library.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|
No Property Tax? Burr Ridge Eyes Joining Small Club
Officials look at the pros and cons of doing away with the village's part of the property tax.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|
Smash-And-Grab Crew Comes Back For More, Stella's Hit Third Time In Palos Hills
Four people dressed in black and wearing masks were seen fleeing the gaming cafe as Palos Hills police officers were arriving, reports said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY|
Dominican Night Returns To Prospect Park Bandshell This Weekend
The event celebrates Brooklyn’s large Dominican community and the influence of Dominican culture on the borough’s music and arts scene.
David Luces, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Joliet Man Hides Under Swimming Pool Deck During Latest Protection Order Violation: Prosecutors
Ian Kush was arrested by Joliet police in connection with allegations of violating an order of protection. The 37-year-old lives in Joliet.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Port Washington, NY|
Jean Grey Returned Through No Fault Of Her Own, Awaits New Home
The feline's previous family discovered a child had allergies and brought her back to the Port Washington shelter.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach, CA|
Major Seaside Lagoon Overhaul Heads To Redondo Beach Harbor Commission
Plans envision a rebuilt one-acre lagoon with a water slide, splash features and other upgrades to the aging waterfront attraction.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|
Columbia Students Return To A Campus Still Closed To The Public
A Morningside Heights group plans to rally on the first day of classes, nearly three years after Columbia began restricting campus access.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
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Santee, CA|
New Santee Boxing Program Helps People With Parkinson's Fight Back
Rock Steady Boxing launched at Wise Owl Fit as the first affiliate of its kind in East County San Diego.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
Plans For New Dog Park In Greenwich To Go Before Board Of Selectmen
Here's a preview of the upcoming Greenwich Board of Selectmen meeting.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
South Side, IL|
Fr. Michael Pfleger To Return To St. Sabina After Being Cleared Of Child Sex Abuse Claim
Fr. Michael Pfleger has been cleared a fourth time of a child sex abuse allegation, which the Archdiocese of Chicago has deemed unfounded.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|
3-Car Fabyan Parkway Crash Leads To Second, 4-Car Crash: Batavia Police
The crashes that occurred within 0.25 miles of one another were reported about 15 minutes apart, police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
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San Ramon, CA|
Authorities ID San Ramon Teen Killed In Livermore Solo Crash
Police say the 18-year-old San Ramon resident's car left the road and hit a concrete pillar early Monday morning.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Stamford, CT|
Mayor Simmons Condemns ICE Activity In Stamford
"I continue to be horrified by the cruelty of these actions," Mayor Caroline Simmons said of ICE activity in Stamford.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|
Popular Chicken Joint Set To Open In Fremont
The new locale is expected to open in 2027.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|
3,500 Dogs, Cats Euthanized In NJ Last Year: See Breakdown By County
New Jersey shelters took in more than 40,000 dogs and cats. Most were adopted or reunited with their owners – many others were not.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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Vienna, VA|
Fairfax Board Allows Early Site Plan Review For 1,900-Home Prosperity Project
Fairfax County authorized concurrent site plan review for a Merrifield redevelopment proposing as many as 1,900 homes.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Windsor, CT|
Windsor May Let Seniors 1 Semester Credit Short Walk At Graduation
A proposed policy would also set rules for attire, conduct, and unpaid fees.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|
Permanent Donation Trailer Sought At West Hartford Shopping Plaza
West Hartford will hold a Sept. 9 hearing on GreenDrop's plan for a 358-square-foot donation trailer at 176 Newington Road.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
East Brunswick, NJ|
New Time-Limit Parking Rules Proposed For 4 East Brunswick Streets
The two-hour restriction would run 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays; residents of the streets would be exempt. See where:
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
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Oxford, CT|
Oxford Charter Changes Could Eliminate Annual Capital-Plan Town Meeting
The proposal would replace the March town meeting with a joint public hearing held by the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Sonoma Valley, CA|
Cherished Cheese Company Confirms Closing After 94 Years
The Sonoma cheesemaker has stopped production, while its retail store and warehouse remain open temporarily.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|
LI Schools Speak Out After Seeing Ranking Drops in U.S. News' Best Public High Schools
A district superintendent said he was "disappointed" that NYSED did not authorize the release of AP data used in the rankings.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|
Burr Ridge Forgiveness Sought Again For Unpermitted Work
A trustee calls for an end to such violations. "This is not how we do business in the village," he said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Tribeca-FiDi, NY|
Interactive Kaleidoscope Installation Opens In Lower Manhattan
The installation is free and open to the public through September 21.
David Luces, Patch Staff
South Brunswick, NJ|
South Brunswick BOE Awards EV Charging Station Contract Amid Push For Details
District officials say the plan involves only a handful of stations, with siting decisions still to come.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
Superintendent Markarian Honored After 25 Years In Bernards Township School District
Board members praised Nick Markarian's 25 years in the district, including 14 years as superintendent, at his last meeting.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|
Voter Registration Climbs In McHenry County Ahead Of November
More than 220,000 voters are registered in McHenry County ahead of November.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
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