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La Grange, IL|
Lyons Uses 'Straight-Out Blackmail' With Cop Videos, Elected Official Alleges
The official wants the footage out. "I'm the one going to look bad, and I don't care," he said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
FBI Offers $10K Reward As First Arrest Made In West Tuscaloosa Block Party Shooting
One person has been arrested and investigators are searching for multiple others following Saturday night's mass shooting in west Tuscaloosa
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
$8.8M Ruppert Park Construction Begins After Years Of Delays, City Officials Say
The city is making several long-awaited infrastructure upgrades to the park, including a dog run and an exercise area.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Lindsay Rozner Captured By Wilmington Police After Family's Facebook Plea Over Weekend, 21 Pending Charges
One of her relatives urged a Wilmington Facebook group to be on the lookout, suggesting she was dangerous and very unpredictable.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Chelsea, NY|
Work & Process' Pop-Up Dance, Music Series Returns To Manhattan West Plaza
The weekly program takes place Wednesdays evenings in September.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Port Washington, NY|
'Gentle Giant' Lightning Looking For New Home After Owner Could No Longer Care For Him
The 3-year-old mastiff is described as an affectionate dog who loves treats, attention, and making new friends.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Lockport Man Turns Violent At Harrah's Casino, Joliet's Cops Called, Arrest Made: Police
As a result of his behavior, 42-year-old Timothy Lang was directed to leave the property, Joliet police revealed.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet Girl, 15, Runs To Neighbor's To Seek Help, Woman Arrested By Joliet Police, Taken To Will County Jail
Katherine McDougal pulled the juvenile’s hair and grabbed her by the neck, restricting her ability to breathe, Joliet police advised.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
St. Joe's Hospital Staff Threatened With Death By Homeless Patient Who Became Disruptive: Joliet Police
Jason Chance, 53, was placed into custody without incident and charged with three counts of aggravated assault, Joliet police advised.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
He Used Garden Hose To Soak His Neighbor With Water: Joliet Police Put Man On Norton Ave. In Jail
The 52-year-old allegedly sprayed a garden hose over a fence toward a neighboring residence, striking an adult man in the back with water.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
North Fork, NY|
Retired FDNY Hero Rides Bike 120 Miles To Bring 9/11 Memorial Pool Water To North Fork Ceremony
Scores turned out for a heartfelt 9/11 remembrance ceremony in Peconic, with 2,977 flags placed to honor the lost. See photo gallery here.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Chelsea, NY|
FIT To Hold Inaugural '27th On Sale' Shopping Event Benefiting Student Scholarships
The two-day event will take place at FIT’s John E. Reeves Great Hall this month.
David Luces, Patch Staff
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Sachem, NY|
Plane Makes Belly Landing At Long Island Islip MacArthur Airport: FAA
It was headed from Nantucket Memorial Airport in Massachusetts to Norfolk International Airport in Virginia, the FAA said.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Suffield, CT|
Retro Arcade Moves Closer To Opening In Suffield
Hometown Arcade plans to bring classic games, pinball machines and modern consoles to Mountain Road.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|
Uptown Hoboken Business Closes Permanently
A business on 14th Street in Hoboken closed on Monday and said customers can get a deal at their other locations.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Oxford, CT|
40,000-Square-Foot Industrial Building Proposed In Oxford
The applicant is seeking approval for a 55-foot-tall building and the excavation or regrading of more than 14,000 cubic yards of material.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Jackson Heights-Elmhurst, NY|
Elmhurst Hospital Welcomes New Therapy Dog To Support Behavioral Health Patients
The dog will support patients and staff through the hospital’s new PAWS to HEAL program.
David Luces, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
Lone Star Tick Bites Can Trigger Red Meat Allergy in New Yorkers: What to Know
A delayed allergic reaction can begin hours after dinner.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill, NY|
'Sounds Of The Americas' Concert Series Unveils Lineup For Downtown Brooklyn
The next concert is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 16.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|
Barnegat Man Strangled Wife To Death After Argument: Affidavit
"She deserved it," Barnegat's William Garvin told police officers when they saw his wife's dead body, according to court records.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
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Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|
Behind The $13 Million Foppoli Verdict: Who Received What And Why
Dominic Foppoli, accused of sexual assault, abuse, and intimidation spanning nearly two decades was ordered to pay $13 million on Friday.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Western Springs, IL|
Lyons Township High Disregarding Neighbors Again? Some Say Yes
Some residents draw parallels between the recent South Campus controversy and the one four years ago.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Windsor, CT|
Windsor Approves Plans For 258 Apartments
The projects would redevelop properties at Targeting Centre and Waterside Crossing.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
$22.5M Upper East Side Maisonette Tops Manhattan Luxury Real Estate Sales
Ink has dried on four real estate contracts over $4,000,000 on the Upper East Side.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
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Bridgewater, NJ|
Dog City Grill Coming To Bridgewater
Dog City Grill will be opening at the former Hoagie Hut in Bridgewater Township.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Granby-East Granby, CT|
East Granby Tightens Rules For Door-To-Door Solicitors
The revised ordinance creates a “Do Not Knock” registry and allows fines of up to $250 for repeat violations.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|
Vintage Bus Festival Will Take Over Brooklyn Bridge Park This Weekend
The festival will be hosted by the New York Transit Museum and MTA New York City Transit.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Mendham-Chester, NJ|
Mendham Eyes $900K In New Green Acres Funding, Land Stewardship Group
The Township Committee will also discuss 2027 garbage rates, sewer updates, road maintenance and a potential new Agricultural Committee.
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
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Red Bank-Shrewsbury, NJ|
1 Injured After SUV Collides With Pickup Truck, State Police Say
The crash occurred early Sunday after the SUV lost directional control, hit a guardrail and collided with the truck, authorities said.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|
180 Apartments Proposed In East Windsor
The project is separate from a 189-unit development approved earlier this year along the same stretch of North Road.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|
$90K Gift To Fund Accessible Buffalo Grove Park Project In Memory Of Local Man
Canavan Research Illinois is making one final major gift to honor Buffalo Grove resident Maxie Randell.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Wethersfield, CT|
Wethersfield Zoners To Review Multi-Use Trail Easement, Great Meadow Road Parcel
Wethersfield zoning officials will revisit a multi-use trail easement and review a Great Meadow Road property proposal.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Belleville-Nutley, NJ|
Nutley Park Submerged In Floodwater During Heavy Storm [PHOTOS]
Several residents have been sharing photos of the floodwaters.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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Norwich, CT|
Norwich Council Approves Affordable Housing Tax Abatement, December Property Auction
Norwich approved an affordable housing tax abatement, a December property auction and an open space transfer.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|
Downers Grove To Vote On Industrial Building Proposal For Warrenville Road
The village will vote Tuesday on a proposal to build a 173,000 square foot building with loading docks at Warrenville Road and Cross Street.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Warminster, PA|
9/11 Memorial At Hartsville Fire Co. Remembers Victims
The Warminster fire company's memorial at its York Road firehouse pays tribute to the victims of thr Sept. 11 attacks on America.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
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Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|
Power Outage Closes Several Businesses Along Route 14
The power was out at Starbucks, Panera, Fresh Market and many more Monday morning.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
For Sale: West Jefferson Street Shopping Plaza With 57 Percent Occupancy, But Is This Right Price?
Current contractual base rent totals approximately $103,800 annually, or $8,650 per month, according to the listing on LoopNet.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|
Montage Healdsburg Pours Sonoma Into New Cocktails
The resort’s 23-drink menu uses local flavors, advanced techniques, and repurposed ingredients behind the bar.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Marlboro-Coltsneck, NJ|
80-Year-Old Man Killed In Marlboro Township Crash, Authorities Say
The man was going south on Route 79 when his vehicle entered the other lane and collided with a truck going north.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
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