Arlington Heights, IL|News|
District 214 Foundation Hosting Topgolf Fundraiser In Schaumburg
Golf bays are sold out, but non-golfers can still attend the Sept. 3 fundraiser in Schaumburg.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
- Northbrook, IL
Hello, thanks for checking out my profile. I'm an editor for Patch, covering Northbrook, Glenview, Deerfield, Arlington Heights and Buffalo Grove.
I was born and raised in Upstate New York in Saratoga Springs, moving to Chicagoland in 2014, and live here with my wife and son.
I've been in the journalism/media business for more than 25 years in a variety of roles including managing editor, executive editor, news editor and sports reporter. You could say hyperlocal news is in my blood, so Patch is a perfect fit.
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Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
Man Extradited From Poland 6 Years After Fatal Wheeling Crash
Police say Sebastian Kuczek fled the U.S. after a three-vehicle crash that killed two people on Lake Cook Road.
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Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Controlled Substance Charge After Arlington Heights Arrest: Blotter
Police also reported protection-order violations, battery, retail theft and revoked-license charges.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Fall Allergy Forecast: These Allergens Will Be Worst In IL
Chicago could see high grass pollen levels, while weed pollen is expected to be a concern across Illinois.
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Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
Buffalo Grove Fire Department Marks 1,000 Smoke Alarm Installations
The free safety program has reached 363 households and helped protect 847 residents, officials said.
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Arlington Heights, IL|News|
93-Year-Old Man Dies After Mount Prospect Crash
Gerald Meyer died after Tuesday's two-vehicle crash at Northwest Highway and Mount Prospect Road.
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Northbrook|News|
Swastikas Found Near Place Of Worship: Northbrook Blotter
Police also reported a $1 million phone scam, two stolen Rolex watches and several vehicle burglaries.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Bailey Says He'd Suspend Illinois Gas Tax For 6 Months As Governor
The Republican nominee's gas-tax pledge follows a plan to stop the toll hike and eventually eliminate Illinois tolls.
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Glenview, IL|News|
Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani Bringing Italian Steakhouse To Glenview
The Village Board also advanced an Evans Scholars expansion, honored local flag football players and announced a 2027 budget workshop.
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Chicago, IL|News|
Chicago Mom Wins $400K On Illinois Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket
She checked the ticket over and over before believing the top prize was real, according to Illinois Lottery.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Nature's Engineers, A Basil-Loving Bee And Radiant Sunflowers: IL In Photos
This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.
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Chicago, IL|News|
Chicago Eliminated From Running To Host 2028 Democratic Convention
The DNC narrowed its list of finalists to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia.
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Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Father Charged In Death Of 5-Month-Old Child In Mount Prospect
Police say the infant was left unattended for about seven hours before being found unresponsive in December.
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Deerfield, IL|News|
Deerfield Urged To Step Up Dementia-Friendly Efforts As Population Ages
An aging-services leader asked the village to bring local organizations together as more residents face cognitive impairment.
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Glenview, IL|News|
Foxtail At Glen View House Opening In Downtown Glenview
The restaurant opens to the public Thursday after renovating the historic Glen View House space.
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Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
256 Apartments, New Retail Planned In Chase Plaza Redevelopment
Village officials say the long-troubled Gateway property is finally moving toward a full mixed-use transformation.
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Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
Anonymous 'Swatting' Calls Prompt Weapon Search At Buffalo Grove High School
Police found no credible threat after reports of a student with a potential weapon in a school restroom.
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Arlington Heights, IL|News|
White Sox Fan Pope Leo Gets Custom Cubs Jersey From IL Congressman
The lifelong Cubs fan traded Chicago baseball banter with the Pope as the Crosstown Series continues at Wrigley Field.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Chicago-Area Highway Among Deadliest In U.S.: Study
Several Chicago-area expressways landed on a national list based on fatal crashes over a three-year period.
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Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Arlington Heights Board Weighs How Much Public Comment Belongs In Meeting Minutes
A resident argued that abbreviated minutes could omit important viewpoints, while village officials said the record is intended to summarize
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