Wheaton, IL|News|
City Council Votes Unanimously Against Video Gaming Cafe On Butterfield
Petitioners had hoped to add video gaming to the gas station and car wash at 22WO7O Butterfield Rd.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
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Elmhurst, IL|News|
Elmhurst Business Group Barred From City Committee
The association's representative could have conflicts of interest, according to a city committee.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Brookfield, CT|News|
Santa To Visit Brookfield For Grand Opening Of Food Emporium At Brookfield Village
The Jolly One and other visitors will be met with food samplings, photo ops and a raffle, from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 20.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
More Affordable Units Planned With Approved Southwest Quadrant Redevelopment
A redevelopment of an Alfred Street Baptist Church-owned parcel will add more affordable units and allow current residents to return.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Sunrise Wind, 924-Megawatt Wind Farm Project Off Smith Point, On Track For 2027 Completion, Ørsted Says
Construction is about 40 percent complete, with 44 of 84 turbine foundations and its offshore substation installed.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Dearborn, MI|News|
Dearborn Announces New Plan To Catch Drivers Who Illegally Pass School Buses
Dearborn is the first community in the state to incorporate this district-wide bus safety program.
Dylan Siwicki, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
National Guard, Others Begin Delivering Thousands Of Gifts To Children In Need In New Hampshire: Video
More than 3,100 children will have Christmas presents this year due to the SEA/SEIU 1984's annual Operation Santa Claus event.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Joliet's Milano Bakery Photo Gallery: 'Christmas Definitely Is Our Big Cookie Time'
Milano Bakery is one of Joliet's oldest businesses. It's been in existence since 1915 on Joliet's southeast side.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Data Mistake Dominates Elmhurst Garbage Debate
Scrutiny of garbage firms' offers revealed "a human error" in the city's data, officials said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Channahon-Minooka, IL|News|
Channahon Woman Back In Jail 3 Days After Pleading Guilty To Violating Order Of Protection
Jessica Rogers, 32, was arrested by Channahon police on Friday. Will County Judge Ben Braun ordered her detention under the SAFE-T-Act.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
City Of Concord Officials, Duprey Eyeing Potential Carve Out For More Development At West End Property
Follow-up: Several Concord city councilors support the concept of maximizing housing and expanding the tax base on land off Penacook Street.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
San Ramon, CA|News|
San Ramon Middle School Initiates Secure Campus Following Threat
A student reported being threatened by a non-student Monday, prompting a police response. Police deemed the threat non-credible.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Pleasanton, CA|News|
Pleasanton Council To Consider Giving Hundreds Of Thousands To Tri-Valley Haven Temporary Shelter
The council will consider applying for state funds to help finance temporary shelter in motels and a rented home during the rebuild.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Animal Rights Activist Says She Is Held In Cell 23 Hours A Day
Concerns about confinement sounded as animal rights activist Zoe Rosenberg says she is held in her cell because of medical equipment.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
RivCo Family Shares Their $500 Donation With Local Mail Carrier, Is Blessed With Even More In Return
A local influencer asked a family with a disabled son, "If you could have $500 or give that to someone else, which would you do?"
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|News|
Image Gallery: Weekend Snowfall Makes Henry Park Light Tour In Vernon A Winter Wonderland
Vernon's drive-through holiday light display is in full swing.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Alameda, CA|News|
'Star Of Alameda': Photo Of The Day
These photos, shared by a Bay Area resident, encapsulate the holiday season.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
Blankenbeker To Run For Open Merrimack County Attorney Seat In 2026
Concord attorney, naval captain, and nurse, Lynne Blankenbeker, is ready to bring her decades of public service at the prosecutor’s office.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|News|
Burr Ridge Taps Hearing Officer After Informal Process
A critic said the village should have gone out to bid, as other towns do.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Danville, CA|News|
Danville To Review Turf Replacement Plan
The town is expected to approve a contractor for a plan to replace non-functional turf in public places by January 2027.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Village To Vote On Whether To Add 4-Way Stop At Summit And Park
The proposed ordinance changes come after safety concerns were raised about the intersection.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach, CA|News|
Redondo Beach Classic Car Show Closes Out 25-Year Tradition
The show's founder estimated that about 300 cars showed on Saturday.
Daniella Segura, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|News|
Injured Driver Caused Late Buses Monday Morning In Greenwich; Poor Conditions Reported At Western MS
Muddy and slippery conditions were reported at Western Middle School on Monday after the weekend snowstorm.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Trouble At Gusto's Bar Lands Crest Hill Inn Resident In Will County Jail Once Again
Crest Hill police arrested Matthew Richards, 37, over the weekend following an incident of violence at Gusto's Bar, 2115 Plainfield Road.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Manhattan Beach, CA|News|
Thousands Flock To Manhattan Beach For Annual Fireworks Show
It's estimated that the show draws an estimated 40,000 people annually, according to event organizers.
Daniella Segura, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
$12.8M Condo With Private Elevator Sold: Top 5 UES Real Estate Deals
A Lenox Hill condo, a Yorkville penthouse, and more luxury real estate deals finalized this week.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Long Island Student Who Learned English 4 Years Ago Wins $3K Optimum Essay Scholarship
A Brentwood eighth grader earned a $3,000 scholarship as a grand prize winner in Optimum’s Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
Driver Injured During Crash Between A Subaru And A Minivan In Concord: Video
Video: An officer came upon the crash on Monday morning, not far from the intersection of North State and Centre streets.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, NJ|News|
Volunteer Woodbridge Firefighter Todd Howell Honored For 60 Years Of Service
Howell is most known for a rescue he made decades ago, in 1968, when he and others saved a three-year-old nearly killed in a house fire.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Massapequa, NY|News|
'I'm Working To Inform People:' Massapequa Native Joins Tunnel To Towers As Advocate
The Massapequa lacrosse player is among six student athletes and three New Yorkers joining as advocates.
Thomas Gambardella, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Dubai-Based Luxury French Bakery To Open On The Upper East Side
The high-end cafe and dessert shop will open in the new year, the owner told Patch.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Welcomes New Deputy Emergency Chief
The longtime Southington resident has decades of firefighting experience and currently works in West Hartford.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Skokie, IL|News|
Skokie To Appoint New Corporation Counsel
The new Corporation Counsel and his law firm will begin serving Skokie starting Jan. 1, 2026.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Joliet To Spend $117,000 For Downtown Parking Garage Video Surveillance Cameras
The Joliet City Council will vote on the expenditure at Tuesday night's City Council meeting.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Hatboro-Horsham, PA|News|
Record Number Of Patrol Cars Filled With Food In Horsham
Police packed patrol cars with donations for a local pantry at Horsham Giant on Saturday.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA|News|
Gray Whale Stuns In First Sighting Of The Season In Dana Point
Orange County, it's official: gray whale season is upon us, with the first sighting reported near Ritz Point in Dana Point.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Gretchen Bulova Running In 11th District Delegate Race: Democratic Primary
Gretchen Bulova is one of the five Democrats running in Tuesday's unassembled caucus to determine who will be on the Jan. 13 ballot.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Denver Supinger Running In 11th District Delegate Race: Democratic Primary
Denver Supinger is one of the five Democrats running in Tuesday's unassembled caucus to determine who will be on the Jan. 13 ballot.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Vanessa Cárdenas Running In 11th District Delegate Race: Democratic Primary
Vanessa Cárdenas is one of the five Democrats running in Tuesday's firehouse primary to determine who will be on the Jan. 13 ballot.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
So Lim Running In 11th District Delegate Race: Democratic Primary
So Lim is one of the five Democrats running in Tuesday's unassembled caucus to determine who will be on the Jan. 13 ballot.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
