Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Part Of Preserve's 2020 Hiking Challenge
Look for "Woods Walk" signs along designated trails and bring your camera to snap photos that could be entered in the district's contest.
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.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego To Improve Pedestrian Safety On Route 34
The downtown Oswego business owners agree that something needs to be done as safety along this route has been a concern since 1995.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Uptown Makes New Regulations Work, Says 'Change Is The New Norm'
According to restaurant partner Crissa Barriball, Pritzker's new coronavirus regulations will help "businesses stay open in the long run."
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Several Burglaries Committed In Romeoville: Police Ask For Leads
According to a release from the Romeoville police, a number of cigarette and alcohol stores were targeted by burglars on Aug. 28.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Kendall County Reopening: COVID-19 Positivity Continues To Rise
As of Monday, the region has a positivity rate of 6.8 percent.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Residents Still Fight Racism 57 Years After March On Washington
The Black History Month Awareness Club of Bolingbrook organized a march Friday to shed light on systemic racism.
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Plainfield|News|
Owner Says Eateries 'Quick To Be Punished' With New Guidelines
Dan Tacone, owner of the Next Whiskey Bar, said Pritzker could have taken other mitigation steps in Will Co. prior to this "gigantic leap."
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Township Man Charged With Domestic Battery: Sheriff
Michael J. Jungles, 48, was also charged with criminal damage to property, police said.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Will County Reopening: COVID-19 Positivity Continues To Rise
As of Monday, the region had a positivity rate of 8.8 percent.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Winter Swimming | End Child Abuse | COVID-19 High In Will Co.
Residents walk to end child abuse; indoor pool in Romeoville; coronavirus positivity rate high in Will Co.: Week in Headlines, Aug. 24-29.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
End Child Abuse | Winter Swimming | COVID-19 High In Kendall Co.
Residents walk to end child abuse; indoor pool in Romeoville; coronavirus positivity rate high in Kendall Co.:Week in Headlines, Aug. 24-29.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
End Child Sexual Abuse | Vote-By-Mail | COVID-19 High In Will Co.
Residents march to end child abuse; ballot boxes in Will Co.; coronavirus positivity rate high in Will County:Week in Headlines, Aug. 24-29.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
30 Years Of Tornado | Vote-By-Mail | COVID-19 High In Will Co.
Residents remember 1990 tornado; ballot boxes in Will Co.; coronavirus positivity rate high in Will County:Week in Headlines, Aug. 24-29.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Coronavirus Positivity In Kendall Co. Continues To Rise: IDPH
As of Friday, the positivity rate in the county is at 6.7 percent, which has increased over the last couple of weeks.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Coronavirus Positivity, New Cases Increase In Will County
According to public health data, zip codes in Romeoville, Plainfield, Joliet and Bolingbrook have the highest number of cases.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Remembering The Plainfield Tornado On Its 30th Anniversary
The Joliet Weather Center wrote on Facebook: "Those that were here on that fateful day some 30 years ago, we will never forget."
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Will Co. United Way President Retires After 31 Years
Michael Hennessy is a "passionate advocate" for residents in need, who helped create several nonprofits after the 1990 Plainfield tornado.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
D202 To Start Curbside Meal Service As E-Learning Begins Aug. 31
Students will get five breakfasts and lunches on Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon, and on Thursdays, from 3-5 p.m., at the nine D202 schools.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Crime Blotter: Credit Card Fraud, Domestic Battery, Retail Theft
Arrests reported by Romeoville police Aug. 14-24.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Park District Receives $25K To Assist Families Amid Pandemic
The Oswegoland Park Foundation hopes the donation will allow local families to take part in programs they may not have otherwise.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
