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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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Long Beach, CA|
Long Beach Wants Speed Cameras On Deadly Stretch Of PCH
The bill would allow two speed cameras on an eight-mile stretch of PCH where 39 people have died since 2020.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|
From Refugee To Reston Leader: BeBe Nguyen Builds Community At RCC
BeBe Nguyen reflects on her journey from a Vietnamese refugee to leading the Reston Community Center and shaping its future.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Mill Valley, CA|
All-Women Team Makes Dipsea History, Earns Mill Valley Honors
Seven Swoop Sirens finished in the top 35, with all five scoring runners placing among the race's top 11.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Novato, CA|
From Novato To The Emmy Stage: The Three People Who Changed One Broadcaster's Life
He covers the biggest names in sports, but traces the path back to his parents, a beloved high school teacher and his hometown.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
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Ellington-Somers, CT|
Somers Schools Finish Under Budget As Ellington Covers Deficit
The neighboring school districts ended the fiscal year on opposite sides of the ledger.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
11,000-Square-Foot Dog Park Proposed In Greenwich: Details
The proposal went before the Board of Selectmen on Thursday. The plans also require Planning & Zoning review.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
North Fork, NY|
A Look Back At Summer In Photos: Southold's July 4 Parade Celebrates America's 250th Anniversary
As summer wraps up, with school set to begin, Patch takes a look back at the highlights. Post your favorite memories, photos in comments.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
North Fork, NY|
A Look Back At Summer In Photos: Southold's July 4 Parade Celebrates America's 250th Anniversary
As summer wraps up, with school set to begin, Patch takes a look back at the highlights. Post your favorite memories, photos in comments.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
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Oak Forest, IL|
'There's No Limit': Face Of Midlothian Toddler To Brighten Times Square
At nearly 2, Midlothian's Charleigh Anne Bernal is one of 500 people chosen for a video compiled by the National Down Syndrome Society.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
ICE Arrests Nearly Doubled In NYC This Summer
New bills could change how ICE operates in New York City.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|
Delayed Windsor Locks Audit Flags 2 Material Weaknesses
Auditors expect to issue a clean opinion but identified problems with the town’s year-end closing and financial reporting.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|
3 Activists Arrested For 'Illegal Activities' At Meeting Where 14-Year-Old Boy Was Allegedly Put In Chokehold
Oak Lawn police said the arrests conclude their investigation into “illegal activities” at the Aug. 5 fire and police commission meeting.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
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New York City, NY|
New Yorkers Can Play NBA 2K27 Against A Knicks Player This Weekend: What To Know
NBA 2K League brings its “Stuck in the Truck” activation to Greenwich Village.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|
More Than $16K Stolen From Batavia Auto Shop: Police
Police were called out twice in the same morning for a reported burglary at the Bumper to Bumper auto shop.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Bridgewater-Raritan Adopts New Bell-to-Bell Student Cellphone Policy
The Board of Education approved a state-required policy barring student internet-enabled device use during school hours.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|
Enfield Motorcycle Club Search Tied To Explosive Attacks
Court records reportedly connect the Aug. 6 search on Moody Road to two attacks at an Andover home earlier this year.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Farmington, CT|
Farmington OKs Massive, High-Tech Overhaul Of Town Website, Info Services
The town council approved a $61,690 CivicPlus overhaul featuring a new .gov website, 311 system, AI chatbot, and accessibility tools.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|
Libertyville Considers $113,700 LED Streetlight Purchase
Village officials are considering a proposal to purchase 260 LED-compatible fixtures from Graybar.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|
Storied Healdsburg Property Clears Live-Work Design Hurdle
A long-vacant 1936 industrial building will become a home, offices, gardens, and public art space.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield Public Safety Facilities Committee Backs $55 Million Police-Fire Plan In 6-1 Vote
Ridgefield's Public Safety Facilities Committee voted 6-1 to recommend a $55 million combined police-fire facility.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Upper East Side, NY|
Cult-Favorite Froyo Shop Known For Long Lines Sets UES Opening Date
The new, highly anticipated shop marks the cult-favorite brand's first location uptown.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|
Nassau County Sheriff Yet To Join 287(g) Lawsuit As Briefing Schedule Is Set, Attorney Confirms
An attorney representing 15 sheriffs in a lawsuit over a ban on 287(g) agreements says Nassau County's sheriff has yet to join that suit.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Granby-East Granby, CT|
Granby Pension Nears Full Funding; Retiree Health Fund Has $5M Gap
A new actuarial report shows both funds improved.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Fairfield Wetlands Agency To Review Lake Mohegan Storm System Improvements
Storm system improvements at the Lake Mohegan parking lot are proposed by the town's Engineering Department.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
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Buffalo Grove, IL|
Buffalo Grove Board To Revisit $6.25M Village Hall, Police Facility Proposal
Trustees will get an update Monday on the proposed acquisition of 1100 W. Lake Cook Road.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
$900 Per Kid Back-To-School Costs Push Some Parents Deeper In Debt
Back-to-school costs are pushing some parents toward credit, side jobs, resale and even gambling as the annual school tab keeps climbing.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Thief Steals Sports Cards From Joliet's Walmart Store, Officers Arrest Him At Crime Scene: Police
The merchandise, valued at approximately $360, was recovered at the scene, according to Joliet police officials.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Windsor, CT|
Windsor Office Building Could Become Apartments
The owner of 7 Waterside Crossing is seeking approval to convert the building into 57 apartments.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Darien, CT|
Darien Selectmen To Review Affordable Housing Trust Fund Commission, POCD And Year-End Budget Transfers
Here's a preview of the upcoming Darien Board of Selectmen meeting.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Disorderly Conduct At Joliet Super 8 Hotel On McDonough As Michigan Man Strikes Sliding Door, Falls: Cops
Joliet Fire Department paramedics responded and treated Dmytro Tsikhotskyi at the scene.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Ridgewood-Glen Rock, NJ|
Man Exposed Himself To Waitress At NJ Restaurant: Police
A Bergen County man with prior arrests was charged with lewdness.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|
Crystal Lake Woman Pleads Guilty To Felony Animal Sexual Conduct
Katelyn Heiden, 28, pleaded guilty to a felony charge involving sexual contact with a dog, with sentencing set for November.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
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Tribeca-FiDi, NY|
Loxfest Returns To NYC’s South Street Seaport Next Month
Following a successful inaugural event, the one-day celebration heads back to the South Street Seaport.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Panic Alarm At Joliet Used Car Lot After Customer Pulls Gun On 2 Employees: Police
Spencer immediately told officers he was armed with a handgun and allowed an officer to remove the gun from his waistband, police said.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
New Rochelle, NY|
Good Times Have Come To 'The End,' But Don't Worry, The Party Is Just Getting Started
The Sound Shore's newest watering hole was conceived as a space where you can "kick back, have a drink, meet new friends, and relax."
Jeff Edwards, Patch Staff
Mansfield-Storrs, CT|
P.U., ECSU ... Stinky Corpse Flower To Bloom This Weekend At Eastern
One of the world's most peculiar plants is about to make its triennial resurrection at Eastern Connecticut State University.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
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