Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Library Honors National Hispanic Heritage Month
The library has curated a special display with books by Hispanic authors.
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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Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Unemployment Climbs 220% Since August 2019
Romeoville posted an unemployment rate of 12.8 percent in August, up from 4 percent 12 months prior.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Unemployment Climbs Over 200% Since August 2019
Oswego posted an unemployment rate of 9.3 percent in August, up from 2.8 percent 12 months prior.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Unemployment Climbs Over 200% Since August 2019
Bolingbrook posted an unemployment rate of 11.8 percent in August, up from 3.6 percent 12 months prior.
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Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Plans To Help Restaurants With Winter Outdoor Dining
Trustee Margie Bonuchi said all restaurants should be helped because the restrictions were a "real shot in the head."
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Romeoville, IL|News|
3-Car Crash In Romeoville On Monday : Police
The occupants of two vehicles were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
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Plainfield|News|
Southern Belle's In Support Of Increasing Indoor Dining Capacity
Owner Steve Fotos said he would like to have indoor dining capacity increased "as long as we are all taking the necessary precautions."
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Regal Bolingbrook To Shutter Amid Pandemic
On Sunday, Cineworld, which operates 543 Regal Theatres in the U.S., confirmed it was mulling the closures.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Foster Introduces Act To Ensure Data Collection Accountability
The DASHBOARD Act would require data harvesting companies, such as social media, to inform consumers of what data they are collecting.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Extends Trick-Or-Treating Hours For Social Distancing
This year, trick-or-treating in the village will be from 2:30-8 p.m. on Oct. 31.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Pro-Trump Yard Signs Stolen From Oswego Homes: Police
According to the village police, both incidents took place between Oct. 2-3.
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Oswego, IL|News|
No New Deaths In A Month; Cases Surpass 2,100 In Kendall Co.
As of Saturday, there are 2,160 cases with 1,603 in recovery and 26 deaths, according to the Kendall County Health Department.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Crime Blotter: Political Sign Stolen, Residential Burglary, More
What the Bolingbrook police have been up to between Sept. 17-21.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Get Flu Shots | Pandemic Fee Hike | Armed Robbery
WCHD says flu shots are important; Fee for election judges increase; Armed robbery in Bolingbrook store: Week in Headlines, Sept. 28- Oct. 3
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Get Flu Shots | Pandemic Fee Hike | Armed Robbery
WCHD says flu shots are important; Fee for election judges increase; Armed robbery in Bolingbrook store: Week in Headlines, Sept. 28- Oct. 3
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Chicago, IL|News|
Big Win : Rescue Gets Custody Of 15 Puppies Found At O'Hare
The puppies — found in dire condition — will not have to go back to Jordan. The rescue will treat them and find their forever homes.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Announces Trick-Or-Treating Hours Amid Pandemic
This year, trick-or-treating hours will be from 3-7 p.m. on Oct. 31.
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Plainfield|News|
Plainfield's Upscale Coffee Bar Blu Is Now Irish Tyme Pub
Owners Mike and Cassie Vaughn celebrated the grand opening of this new eatery serving Irish fare and cocktails on Sept. 22.
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Oswego, IL|News|
700 Chromebooks For D308 Students From Aurora School District 131
This "generous partnership" will ensure that the students can complete remote leaning while D308 waits for the Chromebooks it ordered.
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Chicago, IL|News|
Christkindlmarket Goes Virtual In 2020 Amid Pandemic
Organizers said in lieu of the popular event, they will host an online "Home for the Holidays" market from Nov. 1 - Dec. 31.
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