Across Illinois, IL|News|
Gas Prices In IL Among Most Expensive In U.S., New Study Says
According to a new AAA study, Illinois gas prices were about 36 cents higher than the national average last week.
Anna Schier and Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
- Saint Paul, MN
Anna is a breaking news editor for Patch and is based in St. Paul, Minnesota.
She started her career in journalism at Patch in 2011, before going on to work for several local news organizations in the Chicago area, including the Chicago Tribune and The Herald-News of Joliet. Anna returned to Patch in 2019 and spent three years reporting on communities in Connecticut. She now covers breaking news for Patch across the western and midwestern U.S.
To contact Anna, email anna.schier@patch.com.
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Detroit, MI|News|
Lions Extend Contracts For GM Brad Holmes, Coach Dan Campbell
The head coach and general manager will stay with the team through the 2027 season.
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Livermore, CA|News|
Kroger Salad Kit Recalled From CA Stores
People who bought the products should not eat them and should instead throw them away or return them to the store.
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Carlsbad, CA|News|
Retail Theft Ringleader Arrested In Pajamas Outside Mansion: Reports
Michelle Mack was taken into custody outside her massive home while wearing a pink lounge set and fuzzy slippers, CNBC reported.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
Typos On Kobe Bryant Statue Will Be Fixed
There were several spelling errors on the statue, which was unveiled last month.
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Chicago, IL|News|
Measles Spreading In Chicago; Case Count Reaches 10
All but one of the cases are tied to a migrant shelter in the Pilsen neighborhood.
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Across California, CA|News|
How CA House Lawmakers Voted On The TikTok Ban
The California congressional delegation voted with the majority on a bill that could lead to a nationwide ban of the video app TikTok.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
How IL House Lawmakers Voted On The TikTok Ban
The Illinois congressional delegation voted with the majority on a bill that could lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app TikTok.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
4 Sentenced In Massive LA Sham Marriage Agency: Officials
The agency arranged sham marriages and submitted fraudulent immigration documents for at least 600 clients, authorities said.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Billions Of Cicadas Could Squirt Pee At You When Insects Emerge In IL
Scientists recently revealed the bugs hold the record for strongest urine jet stream of any studied animal relative to its size.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
3 Children, 2 Adults Killed In IL School Bus Crash With Semi: Police
Three children ages 5 and under as well as two drivers died after a school bus and semitrailer crashed in Rushville, police said.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
33 IL Hospitals Named Among Best For Patient Safety, Experience
Two hospitals in the state received awards for both safety and experience.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
Madonna Asks Fan In Wheelchair Why They're Sitting At Show, Apologizes
Viewers took to social media to watch and comment on the widely circulated video.
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Naperville, IL|News|
Man Who Killed And Raped Naperville Woman Sentenced To Life In Germany
The victim was a 21-year-old tourist who had recently graduated from the University of Illinois, according to reports.
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Detroit, MI|News|
Metro Detroit Man Sentenced To Life For Rape, Murder In Germany
The victim was a 21-year-old tourist who had recently graduated from the University of Illinois, according to reports.
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Chicago, IL|News|
CPS Student With Measles Hospitalized, Is Chicago's 3rd Case In Days
The student lives at a migrant shelter and is the second child at the shelter to be diagnosed with measles in recent days.
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Across Virginia, VA|News|
5 Killed In Fiery Plane Crash: VA State Police
A child and four adults died in the incident, police said.
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Woodbridge, VA|News|
17-Year-Old Killed In Woodbridge Crash; 2 Injured: Police
Speed was a factor in the collision, according to police.
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Norwood, MA|News|
12-Year-Old Arrested After Mass Shooting Threat: Norwood Police
Police seized a cellphone and arrested the child, according to authorities, who said there were no guns in the student's home.
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Joliet, IL|News|
2 Killed In Crest Hill Crash: Police
Police found two people in the roadway, who both succumbed to their injuries, authorities said.
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