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Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Permit Turnaround Time Concerns Residents, Businesses: Officials
The city has seen a surge in building permit applications this year. The mayor said the city would look into it.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Suffield, CT|
Patch Candidate Profile: Tami Zawistowski For 61st House
State Rep. Tami Zawistowski is seeking reelection in the 61st House District, which serves Suffield, East Granby and Windsor Locks.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Suffield, CT|
Patch Candidate Profile: James Mol For 61st House
James Mol is seeking the 61st House District seat, which serves Suffield, East Granby and Windsor Locks.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Essex-Chester-Deep River, CT|
Deep River Zoning Commission To Review Main Street Apartments, Mixed-Use Rules And Waste Facilities
Deep River planners will review two proposed Main Street apartments and hold hearings on mixed-use zoning, waste facilities and events.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Cherry Hill, NJ|
Crash Causes Major Delays Along Rt. 70 In Cherry Hill, Police Say
Drivers were encouraged to avoid the area.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Must Stop Tree Loss, Construction Among Causes: Group
Developers remove trees during residential and commercial construction, photos show.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|
Patch Candidate Profile: John Santanella For 58th House
State Rep. John Santanella is seeking reelection in Enfield’s 58th House District.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|
Patch Candidate Profile: Marie Pyznar For 58th House
Marie Pyznar is seeking the 58th House District seat in Enfield.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Norwich, CT|
Norwich Board Denies Appeal Of Building Permit Rejection For Main Street Apartments
Norwich officials uphold a permit rejection for proposed Main Street apartments, citing fire safety and emergency exit concerns.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|
Film Screening In Bolingbrook Shares Interviews From World War II Veterans
The film has screened in about 30 theaters and museums around the country this summer.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Incumbents And Challengers Discuss School District Budgets, Concord School Quality, And Debt At Board Forum
Zone B candidates Elizabeth Boucher and Don Brueggemann; Zone C candidates Brenda Hastings and Aaron Thompson are on the ballot in November.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
'Nightmare' Flooding For Elmhurst Neighborhood, Family Displaced For Days
Residents ask the city not to divert money earmarked for stormwater relief.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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The Haddams-Killingworth, CT|
Haddam Selectmen Approve Public Works Hire, Commission Appointments And $3K In Tax Refunds
Haddam selectmen approve a public works hire, two commission appointments and tax refunds as residents raise road and land-use concerns.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Ledyard, CT|
Ledyard Zoning Commission To Consider Restaurant At Country Inn, 36-Unit Housing Project
Ledyard planners will hold a hearing on a Pumpkin Hill Road restaurant and review a commercial expansion and 36-unit housing project.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst 'Wild West' Junction Upgrades Delayed Another 2 Years
Drivers have long complained about the traffic. The city blamed another agency for the project's lag.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Port Jefferson, NY|
Arson Squad Investigating Fire At Coram Home: Police
The fire broke out at the West Yaphank Road home just after 3 p.m., Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Port Jefferson, NY|
Woman Hurt In Fall From Motorcycle In Coram: Police
She was taken to NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk in East Patchogue, where she was treated for non-life-threatening injuries, police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|
Man Arrested After Knife Threat In Holtsville: Police
The 59-year-old was found with the weapon at a home on Cooke Avenue at around 6:25 p.m., Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Closing York Street To Draw Crowds? Elmhurst Says No
The council's minority, however, called for bold action rather than relying on the status quo.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Doylestown, PA|
Cork & Candles Brings Experiential Retail To Warrington
The new candle-making scent bar, a first for the Philadelphia-based store in Bucks County, will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday
Jeff Werner, Patch Staff
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Newtown, PA|
Newtown Resident Brings Cork & Candles Experience To Bucks Co.
The new candle-making scent bar, a first for the Philadelphia-based store in Bucks County, will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday
Jeff Werner, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
'Several Glass Bottles Of Corona Around,' Joliet Stab Victim Suffers 4 Deep Lacerations To His Calf
He said he accidently put the vehicle in drive instead of reverse and he struck the van and a fence, court records state.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|
2026 DUI Arrests In Vernon Remain On Pace To Double Those Of A Year Earlier
Vernon police have made a staggering amount of drunken driving arrests so far in 2026, statistics show.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|
Ex-Illinois State Subcontractor Charged In Scheme To Defraud $4.6M In COVID Unemployment Funds
The federal complaint alleges a Chicago woman and co-defendant modified 471 applicants' wage histories to gain $4.7M in unemployment funds.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
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The Lymes, CT|
Old Lyme Funeral Home Application Delayed As Zoning Commission Orders Review Of Regulations
Old Lyme zoning officials postpone a Shore Road funeral home application and order a review of published zoning regulations.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Pleasanton, CA|
Hart Middle School Student Suffers Major Leg Injury In Pleasanton Crash
A 13-year-old student was struck by a turning driver while riding through a crosswalk Friday morning, police said.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|
Men Crash Into Car, Punch Driver, Then Drive Away In Stolen Vehicle: Aurora Police Announce Charges
One man was arrested and issued four charges, while a nearly seven-hour standoff ensued between police and a second man, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Darien Walmart Battery Suspect ID'd, But Victim Backs Off: Cops
The battered employee blamed co-workers for failing to help pursue the suspect, police said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Redondo Beach, CA|
Popular Redondo Beach Farmers Market Could Become Year-Round Fixture
City officials will consider extending the weekly market after organizers reported thousands of visitors during its six-month pilot.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|
Shooting On Boulevard Place Was Self-Inflicted: Plainfield Police
A woman was taken to an area hospital after the Monday morning incident in Plainfield.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|
Holtsville Man Charged After Waving Gun At Someone: Police
It unfolded just before 1 p.m. on Campus Lane, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|
Stafford Emergency Management Office Receives State Accreditation
The township’s emergency management office was recognized as Ocean County’s first accredited agency in the state program.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|
Beaumont's Proposed $80 Million Police Headquarters Up For Discussion This Week
The new campus is proposed on approximately 10 acres of city-owned property at the southwest corner of Beaumont Avenue and Cougar Way.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Port Washington, NY|
'Sweetest Lovebug' Peaches Overlooked, Awaits Forever Home On Long Island
"We believe Peaches may be overlooked due to the stigma that unfortunately still surrounds pit bull-type dogs and black-coated dogs."
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|
Stargazing, Food Drive Come Together At Robert Moses For ‘No Space For Hunger’
Hauppauge students and local astronomy clubs will pair telescope viewing with a food drive benefiting Long Island Cares.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Newtown, PA|
Ivyland Contractor Wins Mr. Bucks Co. Title At Newtown Fundraiser
Fundraising competition raises more than $100,000 for Main St. and breast cancer patients in Bucks County.
Jeff Werner, Patch Staff
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Woodbridge, VA|
Prince William County Teacher Accused Of Assaulting 7-Year-Old During Class: Police
A Prince William County private school teacher has been charged with assault and battery over an alleged incident with a student.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|
Plainfield Animal Abuser Attacked Cat Twice, Breaking Its Rib And Causing Its Eye To Pop Out: Prosecutors
Before the second attack, the Plainfield man attended anger management classes for his anger toward his partner's cat named Cricket.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|
Opening Date Announced For New Italian Restaurant In Norwalk
An owner said the restaurant is set to open soon, however diners will need a reservation at first.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
Lyons Mayor Rakes In $400K For Congress Race, Almost Reaching Democrat Hopeful's Haul
The village's lawyer donates nearly $8,000 to the mayor's accounts, which give the mayor's insurance agency nearly $1,000 a month for rent.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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