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Los Angeles, CA|
Botox Doctor Accused Of Billing Medicare For $45M Worth Of Injections: DOJ
The doctor is accused of billing Medicare for Botox injections that were medically unnecessary or never provided.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joe's Hot Dogs Burglarized, Several Joliet, Crest Hill Businesses Hit By Burglar On Ankle Monitor: Prosecutor
Christopher Covelli, 32, is from Joliet's North Raynor Avenue. He wound up violating his mental health court contract, files indicate.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
New Canaan, CT|
Recent Appointments Made By The New Canaan Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen approved a number of appointments to various boards and commissions in town during a recent meeting.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|
Glenview Pantry Receiving Funds Via State's 'Missing Money' Program
Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs is returning $100,000 in missing money to food pantries throughout the state.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
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Downers Grove, IL|
Village Votes To Add 4-Way Stop At Park And Summit Intersection
Village commissioners voted 6 to 1 in favor of an ordinance to amend the stop control at the intersection near Randall Park.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|
95-Year-Old Broadway Legend Fights To Stay In His Manhattan Home
He's unstoppable, but with a recent hip replacement surgery, he is fighting the mounting costs to stay in his home.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Malden, MA|
Malden Voters To Decide On First-ever Tax Override In Special Election
The City Council voted to have the question appear on the ballot for the first time in the city's history.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Bridgewater Rezones Land On Route 202/206 For Affordable Housing Despite Residents Opposition
Droves of residents from Bridgewater and Somerville spoke for more than an hour in opposition to rezoning the property next to Time To Eat.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|
Home Invasion Suspects Hit 3 Other Cars In Wrong-Way Crashes, Discarded 2 Guns During Wild Chase: Prosecutors
Prosecutors revealed more on how 3 suspects in violent home invasions were caught after discarding a machine gun, fleeing police in Joliet.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|
Vienna Youth Cheerleading Places In First Competition In 10 Years
After more than a decade out of competition, Vienna Youth Inc. Cheerleading picked up top three awards at a holiday invitational.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Brick, NJ|
Snow Removal After Sunday Storm Leaves Brick Residents, Mayor Frustrated
Days after Sunday's storm dropped 7 inches of snow on Brick Township and other neighboring towns, the town's response has many angry.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Wantagh-Seaford, NY|
Northwell CEO Emeritus Described Mixed State Of Healthcare In Presentation
The presentation was given remotely in front of the Long Island Regional Planning Council Thursday.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
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Canton, CT|
Canton Takes Aim At Local Massage Parlor Rules
The Canton Board of Selectmen last week unanimously repealed all local regulations governing massage parlors and massage therapists.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|
Take The 2025 Patch Tour O' Holiday Lights
Patch has rounded up the best and most twinkly residential holiday light displays in Chicagoland for 2025.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
Search On For Wrong-Way Freeway Driver Seen Inhaling Nitrous From Balloon
A driver was spotted inhaling nitrous oxide from a balloon while driving the wrong way on a freeway Thursday morning.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Holmdel-Hazlet, NJ|
Neighbors Line Local Street With Inflatable Snowmen To Support Hazlet Family
After losing a family member to cancer, these neighbors came together to bring some magic back to this family's holiday season. See details:
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
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Limerick-Royersford-Spring City, PA|
Pennhurst Data Center Ordinance Rejected As Controversy Intensifies
More than 12,000 people have signed a petition to help protect East Vincent Township and the surrounding area from the data center.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach, CA|
Outgoing Redondo Beach Police Chief Gets Key To City: ‘A Chief's Chief’
Over the past three decades, Joe Hoffman climbed the ranks, working in nearly every facet of the department.
Daniella Segura, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|
Opening Timeline Announced For Popular Salad Chain's New Norwalk Location
A popular salad chain has announced an opening timeline for its newest location in Norwalk, its fourth restaurant overall in Connecticut.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Stamford, CT|
Iconic Former WWE Headquarters To Be Converted Into Residential Development
The building, previously referred to as "Titan Towers," served as WWE's headquarters for over 30 years.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
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Swampscott, MA|
Swampscott Turns Down Lights On King's Beach UV Treatment Solution
The Swampscott Select Board directed that the focus of further data collection be geared toward the effectiveness of sewer pipe work.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|
McLean Teen's Music Lessons Help Fund Legal Aid Work In India
A McLean teen teaches traditional Carnatic vocal music to help fund her legal aid work serving people living in rural Indian communities.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|
Woman Dies After Crash On Long Island Expressway: Police
UPDATE: She was taken to a local hospital where she died, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|
Arlington Heights School Hosting Sailors On Christmas Morning
It will mark the 13th year Christian Liberty Academy has participated in the event.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
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La Grange, IL|
Embattled Suburban School Official Leaving After Spending Scandal
A report said the official "rubber-stamped" the superintendent's misspending, including for porn.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|
'A Little Extra Light': Silver Cross ICU Nurse Paints ICU Patients' Doors To Brighten Holidays
ICU nurse Kaci Svornik decks the Silver Cross ICU hall with holiday spirit—and her hand-painted works of art.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Bensalem, PA|
Later Bensalem High School Start Times On The Table
Five Bensalem school directors weigh in on a topic of debate in high schools across the nation.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|
Former Harlem Globetrotter Targeted With Racist Vandalism In Petaluma: Update
A former Harlem Globetrotter and local youth basketball coach was the target of racist hate messages scrawled into the dust on his SUV.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
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Ashburn, VA|
Stricter Electronic Device Policy Approved For Loudoun Schools Students
Some school board members were reluctant to support stricter personal device rules mandated by a new state law. Take our poll on the policy.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|
Sorelle Imports Tastes Of Italy Into Glenview With New Market: Chamber
The business, which also has a store in Long Grove, recently opened on Tower Drive in The Glen.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Wantagh-Seaford, NY|
Nassau BOCES Technicians Offer Complementary Manicures At Wantagh Library
The program will give trainees the chance to deliver manicures to community members as on-the-job training.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Manchester, CT|
CT Cancer Patients Embark On Shopping Sprees, Courtesy Of Joe Andruzzi Foundation, Bob's Furniture
Wednesday was Connecticut's turn for the the Joe Andruzzi Foundation — Bob's Discount Furniture shopping spree tour.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
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Windham, NH|
Crimson Tide Beats Jaguars, 75-5, While Bedford, Salem, And Souhegan Notch Wins: NH Wrestling Results
Bishop Guertin beat Merrimack in a squeaker, while Londonderry, Nashua South, Portsmouth, and Winnacunnet were unsuccessful Wednesday night.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|
Funding Approved For Design Phase Of Smith Point Bridge Replacement
The measure was approved on Tuesday by the Suffolk County Legislature.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Pittsburgh, PA|
Health Department Threatens Pittsburgh-Area Grocery With Closure
A market in the Pittsburgh area has been slapped with a consumer alert and soon could be ordered to close. Get the details here.
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
Three Village, NY|
Driver Loses Control Of Car, Crashes Into Pole, Then Lands In Pond In Setauket: Police
The man, 28, was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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La Grange, IL|
La Grange 'Giraffe Cat' Alarms Some In Town
The owner was cited for not registering the animal, the village said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|
1 Hurt In 2-Vehicle Crash On William Floyd Parkway: Police
It happened at around 10:50 p.m. Wednesday night, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Sex Worker Attacks Elmhurst Cop, Takes Off Dress In Lockup: Authorities
An officer was looking into prostitution advertising in Elmhurst. That resulted in a meetup at a local hotel, police said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|
OC Rescue Mission Ensures Holiday Cheer For All At Annual 'Miracle At The Mission'
The event will bring together hundreds of Orange County men, women and children who are experiencing homelessness.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
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