Oswego, IL|News|
Sheriff Looking For Oswego Man Charged With Theft, Forgery
Alex Thompson, 27, has allegedly stolen almost $20,000 from his place of employment in a year, police said.
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|
Several Burglaries Committed In Bolingbrook Businesses: Police
Several businesses in the village suffered a string of burglaries between Aug. 15-24.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Spirit Halloween Opens In Bolingbrook
Early Halloween shopping has begun at the store on Weber Road in Bolingbrook.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Yorkville, IL|News|
Missing Yorkville Man Has Been Found; He Is "Safe": Police
Erik J. Jendrzejczyk, missing since Aug. 11, told the police he "left Yorkville voluntarily and at no time was he in danger."
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Bloodhound Uses 'Legendary Nose' To Locate Missing Plainfield Man
Melanie – Codee, who belongs to the Cook County Sheriff's Office, scoured the area along with the police and found the man in 32 minutes.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Bee Brothers: Restaurants 'Targeted' By Pritzker's Regulations
Co-owner Andy Theodorou said it is "saddening to sit in a dark dining room you have poured all your dreams and aspirations into."
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Kendall Co. Reports New COVID-19 Death As Cases Surpass 1,700
As of Thursday, there are 1,741 COVID-19 cases in Kendall County with 1,186 in recovery.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Plainfield South Reports More COVID-19 Cases Than Central, North
According to WCHD data, Plainfield-south has 705 cases, the north has 252 and the central part has 398.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Disparity In Coronavirus Numbers Between Two Parts Of Bolingbrook
According to WCHD data, Bolingbrook-west has 276 cases and Bolingbrook-east has 1,200 cases as of Wednesday.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Kendall Co. Reopening: Coronavirus Positivity Increases Again
As of Thursday, the region has a positivity rate of 7 percent, which has increased from 6.8 percent in the last three days.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Kendall Co. Sheriff Increases Unsafe Driving Enforcement
Illinois was one of the four states with the highest number of speeding-related traffic fatalities in 2017, according to public data.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Chamber In Support Of Taking Back New Regulations
Interim RACC President Olivia Hegber said she sympathizes with the restaurants affected by this order and is expanding marketing efforts.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
79 New Single-Family Homes Could Come To Plainfield
The site will also include a community garden, fire pit, butterfly gardens and a private dog park on 31 acres of farmland.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Lewis University Named Among Best Colleges In The Midwest
The Princeton Review has added Lewis University to the list, praising it for its "small class sizes" and "smart" professors.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Resident's New Store Accepts People For 'Who They Are'
Owner of Hair Empire in Bolingbrook, Abena Owusu-Ansah, said "love for the community" inspired the store.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
New Black-Owned Beauty Store Accepts People For 'Who They Are'
Romeoville resident and owner of Hair Empire in Bolingbrook, Abena Owusu-Ansah, said "love for the community" inspired the store.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Residents Urged To Donate Food To Combat Hunger
In honor of National Hunger Action Month, residents should donate to one of the local food pantries.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Hero Peter Rubi Is 'Thoughtful And Empathetic'
We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego To Get $1.3M In Funding As Revenues Decline Amid Pandemic
The village board voted to take part in the Coronavirus Urgent Remediation Emergency program to take care of growing coronavirus expenses.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Will County Forest Preserve's Biking Series Begins Sept. 5
On each ride, a district partner — such as U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — will make a presentation about the area being toured.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
