Romeoville, IL|News|
Ways To Help On Make A Difference Day In Romeoville
Donating time or resources to your local food bank is recommended.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
- Plainfield, IL
I was born and raised in India before I came to Chicago to complete my master’s in journalism at Northwestern University. Writing has always been a passion, but when I learned about the abuse women my age faced, I decided to forego fictional stories to write about those who needed to be heard. That is how at the age of 14 I decided that I would dedicate my life to making a difference.
I worked as a reporter at The Telegraph in India while completing my master’s in English literature and over the past three years, have gained experience in newsrooms across the United States and South Africa.
I previously served as the editor of a weekly newspaper in Lockport, Illinois, and I recently joined Patch to continue delivering local news to readers. I look forward to telling your stories, and keeping you informed to the best of my abilities.
If you have a story, you can reach me at abhinanda.datta@patch.com.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Ways To Help On Make A Difference Day In Bolingbrook
Donating time or resources to your local food bank is recommended.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Ways To Help On Make A Difference Day In Plainfield
Donating time or resources to your local food bank is recommended.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
One More Death In Kendall Co.; Positivity Rate Still Rising
As of Tuesday, the county has 2,540 cases with 2,038 in recovery and 28 deaths, according to the Kendall County Health Department.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Ways To Help On Make A Difference Day In Oswego
Donating time or resources to your local food bank is recommended.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
No Indoor Dining, Drinking In Will-Kankakee Amid Surge In Cases
UPDATE: The state imposed new restrictions in Region 7 after its positivity rate topped 8 percent for three days in a row.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Multiple Bolingbrook Vehicles Burglarized: Police
Vehicles parked across the village were broken into during Oct. 9-13.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
D202 Reports 41 COVID-19 Cases Since Aug. 10
As of Friday, 88 students and staff members in the district had direct exposure to COVID-19 last week.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Increased Impaired Driving Enforcement For Halloween: Police
The Plainfield PD is urging residents to arrange for a sober ride before starting the Halloween celebrations this year.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
7 Vote-By-Mail Ballot Boxes In Will Co. To Remain Closed Nov. 3
These boxes are located inside local libraries and inside the Governors State University, Will Co. Clerk Lauren Staley Ferry said.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Kendall Co. Reopening: Spike In Coronavirus Positivity Rate
The region currently has a positivity rate of 6.9 percent, which has increased from 5.2 percent in the past 10 days, according to IDPH.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Fewer New Coronavirus Cases In VVSD Schools
As of Friday, 39 staff members and three students have tested positive since the beginning of the school year.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Spike In Coronavirus Positivity Across All Parts Of Plainfield
According to public health data, positivity in the south side is at 9.8%, north is at 8.5% and the central part is at 7.07% as of Sunday.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Increased Impaired Driving Enforcement For Halloween: Police
The Romeoville PD is urging residents to arrange for a sober ride before starting the Halloween celebrations this year.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
No Age-Targeted Housing In Plainfield? Board Denies Motion
The Plainfield Village Board did not second a motion to develop age-targeted apartment homes on 143rd Street and Steiner Road.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Will-Kankakee Could See Mitigations Again As Positivity Spikes
Region 7 has a positivity rate of 7.3 percent and the numbers have been increasing for eight consecutive days.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Kendall Co. Man Charged with Pornography, Sexual Assault Of Child
Shane English, 37, was charged with four counts of predatory criminal sexual assault and 11 counts of child pornography.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Peter Rubi To 'Bring Joy', Give Away Free Mini Pumpkins
Hundreds of pumpkins will be available throughout this weekend. Each pumpkin will come with a $5 coupon that can be used at the store.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Non-Special Needs D202 Students Will Return To School From Nov. 5
All students, except those in middle and high schools, will be back in classrooms for hybrid learning by Dec. 7.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
D308 Parent Says Hybrid Learning Is 'An Injustice' To Students
Parent Teri Strickland said the board is more concerned about the budget and "that is not fair to the kids."
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
