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Berkeley, CA|
Moonlight Over The Delta: Photo Of The Day
A quick peek outside the window at 5 a.m. led Kathy Flemmer to capture this photo.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|
Man Indicted In Arlington Mail Theft Case
Bernard Delante Vance faces two federal charges tied to an alleged 2023 mail theft along Columbia Pike in Arlington.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|
Giordano's Closes Pizzeria In Oswego
It might not be long until a new business replaces the pizza joint, village officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|
West Orange Voter Guide For 2026 Election: Mayor, Council, School Board
Here’s your one-stop shop for candidate information in West Orange.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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Reston, VA|
Reston Man Indicted On 5 Federal Drug, Gun Charges, Including Fentanyl Distribution
A federal grand jury indicted a Reston man on five drug and firearm charges following an investigation into alleged drug trafficking.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Alameda, CA|
Alameda Girl, 9, Uses AI To Turn Ordinary Home Depot Skeleton Into 'Uncle Murray'
Nathalie Chabas' father was skeptical of the task at first. But with the help of AI, they managed to give a skeleton a brand new life.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
911 Dispatcher Melissa Prosser's Death: Reckless Homicide, Aggravated DUI Charges For This Joliet Man
Melisssa Prosser was driving around 3:15 a.m. on southbound Interstate 55 at mile marker 246 when she was involved in a two-vehicle crash.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Novato, CA|
Storm-Season Readiness Moves From County Plans To Novato Streets
New alert options include call-back access, translation services and king-tide notices residents can opt into.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
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Burr Ridge, IL|
Burr Ridge Spent $553K On Terminated Architect
The village paused the firm's contract days after the bid surprise.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
Stink Bugs Are Moving Into Homes Rent-Free Right Now; What To Do
If you don’t mind having a few stink bugs for roommates, there’s no need to do anything. Just don’t squish them because pee-yew.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Car Hit Joliet Tavern On Raynor Ave., Joliet Man Tried To Run Over Private Security Guard: Complaint
Roiber Hernandez-Lira, who also goes by the name of Robert, was kept in the Will County Jail this week on charges of aggravated assault.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Suffield, CT|
Suffield Calls $416,000 Bond Over Unfinished Subdivision Work
Officials and the developer disagree over pavement repairs at Kings Meadow.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Bolingbrook, IL|
Bolingbrook Swears In New Police Chief
New Chief Sean Koren started his career in Bolingbrook in 1999.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
DuPage Chief Judge Faces Complaint Over 'Liking' Social Media Post
The matter involves a request before the judge. A watchdog says she broke the judicial code.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Hatboro-Horsham, PA|
Tommy's Haunted Walk Raises Suicide Awareness In Horsham
Connie Kim, who lost her brother Tommy to suicide in 2024, has turned a family tradition on Halloween into a suicide prevention event.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Windsor, CT|
Former Windsor Restaurant Approved For Private Events
The Day Hill Road venue won a one-year approval with no outdoor music after commissioners discussed parking and noise.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Northbrook, IL|
School Crossing, EV Charging Rules Approved In Northbrook
Trustees approved pedestrian safety work, expanded EV charging rules and higher towing rates at their Oct. 27 meeting.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|
Charges Filed After Gun Worn With Costume Went Off At Wheaton Yard: Police
Wheaton police told Patch one person sustained a injury to the thighafter the gun went off. They were treated at a hospital and released.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|
Ellington Moves Data Center Moratorium Hearing To November
Commissioners want to review how proposed data center and battery storage restrictions would affect ordinary home and business batteries.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|
Meet The Candidate: Joe Scianablo For Town Of Hempstead Supervisor
"I served as a Marine in combat, protected New Yorkers as an NYPD officer, and pursued justice as a prosecutor."
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
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Enfield, CT|
Grant Funds Enfield Old Town Hall Repairs
A federal grant will support preservation work and accessibility upgrades at the historic museum.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield Committee Reviews New Police, Fire Station Plans As Cost Questions Remain
Ridgefield officials reviewed police and fire station designs, questioned building sizes and discussed costs and project delays.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|
Lemont Wine Shop Holds Second Annual Fall Wine Tasting Festival
BTB Wines will host the tasting festival at the Lemont Township Community Center on Nov. 8.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|
Palos Hills Man Accused Of Beating Neighbor 30 Times With A Baseball Bat
The 25-year-old told officers the neighbor had it coming, “but that sounds like a complete admission of guilt,” court documents said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
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Tuscaloosa, AL|
Former Northport Councilman, Beloved Radio Personality 'Cap' Ray Allen Dead At 75
Former Northport City Council member and beloved local radio personalty James "Cap" Ray Allen has died.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Clarendon Hills Cop Under Investigation Before He Left
The village settled with the officer. He was placed in a particular status for his remaining time.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|
Sprinkler Flooding Disrupts East Windsor High School Activities
A damaged sprinkler closed the gym for cleanup. Residents can tour the high school Nov. 4 before a school planning meeting.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Another Elmhurst Water Fee Hike Planned, Will Pay Off Debt
The local utility has seen nonstop construction work for nearly a decade, an official said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Elmhurst, IL|
Flooding Help For Hard-Hit Elmhurst Neighborhood Not On Table Yet
Meanwhile, the city is set to spend $6.5 million on an area a few blocks away.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Fairfax County Approves Earlier Mantua Pool Hours; City Hearing Set For January
Fairfax County approved 6 a.m. pool openings at Mantua Swim & Tennis Club. Fairfax City will hold its hearing Jan. 12.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Downtown Joliet Public Library Security Guard Beaten, Taken To Hospital, 2 Arrests Lead To 4 Felony Charges
An officer observed two men walking southbound in the 0–100 block of South Des Plaines Street and recognized them as the suspects.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Manhattan Beach, CA|
What's Holding Up Parakeet Café's Manhattan Beach Opening?
City planners are weighing an expansion at the downtown café, including a 75-sq-ft addition built without permits by a previous tenant.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
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Deerfield, IL|
Missing Man Table Honors Those Who Never Returned At Deerfield Village Hall
The display precedes Deerfield's Field of Honor, which will bring 600 American flags to Jewett Park Nov. 9 through Nov. 13.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Fairfield TPZ Approves 80-Foot Athletic Field Lights Despite Neighborhood Concerns
Zoning commissioners reject proposed school exclusions amid debate over residential impacts, property values and oversight.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Granby-East Granby, CT|
Granby Details Financing For Schools, Library And Park Projects
Granby voters will consider five separate capital project questions in a Dec. 8 referendum.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
In-N-Out Owner Names 3 States That Could Be Next As Burger Chain Expands
The burger chain's existing distribution network could help determine where new restaurants open as it pushes eastward, its owner says.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
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New Lenox, IL|
New Lenox 'Luxe & Little' Brings Beauty, Glam Indulgence To Mother-Daughter Duos
Luxe & Little Glam House brings glam and beauty services to a pink space designed for women and the little girls they love.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Hinsdale District 86 Likely To Go $82M In Debt, Projects Unclear
The district is not "keeping up" with maintaining its campus buildings, an official said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Woodbury-Middlebury, CT|
Middlebury Selectmen Reject Hawkeye Farm Committee, Approve Mailbox Damage Policy
Middlebury selectmen rejected a Hawkeye Farm study committee proposal and approved a mailbox policy, bond release and appointments.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Pittsburgh, PA|
Pittsburgh Restaurant Hit With Consumer Alert
See what a health department inspector found while examining this well-known restaurant.
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
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