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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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Middletown, NJ|
Former Middletown BOE Member Joe Fitzgerald Acquitted Of All Crimes
Fitzgerald and his legal team speak:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
Bernards Township BOE Urges Families To Press Lawmakers On School Health Cost Bill
After a statewide school boards workshop, Bernards officials outlined funding concerns and a parent outreach plan.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|
Airport Project Moves Forward In Ocean City
The new airport terminal is moving closer to construction.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Mill Valley, CA|
Affordable Housing Effort Advances With $2M Loan Proposal In Mill Valley
The approved financing was intended to support predevelopment, while officials worked out the final agreement.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
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Long Island, NY|
Meet The Candidate: Steve Rhoads For State Senate
"As a small-business owner, I understand the pressure of meeting payroll and keeping the doors open."
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Hinsdale District 86 Discards Records Log That Officials Once Touted
The district's law firms have long wanted to get rid of it. They finally succeeded.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Toms River, NJ|
Burned Woman Lied About Relationship, Attacker: Ocean County Prosecutor
The woman also claimed a second man was her boyfriend and attacked her, so her real boyfriend wouldn't get in trouble, authorities said.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|
Nurses Picket Outside Livingston Hospital As Contract Dispute Drags On
The union is also pushing for new contracts at RWJBarnabas Health facilities in Lakewood and Toms River.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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Hatboro-Horsham, PA|
8 New Businesses Coming To Hatboro
The Barth Consulting Group provided Hatboro Borough Council on Monday night with the latest business activity in the borough.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
CA Tides Just Smashed A 100-Year Record, But The Worst May Be Yet To Come
Record high tides flooded California's coast this week, but scientists warn that even more dangerous conditions loom.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Across New Jersey, NJ|
How Would NJ Fare In A Zombie Invasion? See The Data
Those with "braaaiiiinnnnsss" might want to leave the Garden State in the event of an undead uprising.
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
Dublin, CA|
'I'm Not One To Give Up': Dublin School Board Candidate Responds To Islamophobic Onslaught
Seema Badar faced hundreds of Facebook comments, including attacks on her Muslim identity, after Patch published her candidate profile.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
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