Across Illinois, IL|News|
2 IL Lotto Players Score $2.1M Combined In Winning Weekend
One winner scored the largest prize in the game's history, according to the Illinois Lottery.
Anna Schier, 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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Petaluma, CA|News|
Injured Owl Rescued By CHP Officer In Sonoma County
The officer was conducting a traffic stop on US-101 when he spotted the injured owl.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Dearborn, MI|News|
Clogged Toilets And No AC: Amtrak Passengers Stranded For Hours In MI
People were crying and having panic attacks, one passenger told MLive.
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Chicago, IL|News|
Clogged Toilets And No AC: Chicago Amtrak Passengers Stranded For Hours In MI
People were crying and having panic attacks, one passenger told MLive.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
West Palm Beach, FL|News|
Amber Alert For Missing 3-Year-Old, 11-Year-Old In South FL: Police
They may be with 43-year-old Audrey Turner, police said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Baltimore, MD|News|
Port Of Baltimore’s Main Shipping Channel Reopens After Cargo Ship Explosion
An explosion on a cargo ship near the site of the Key Bridge collapse briefly closed the Port of Baltimore's main shipping channel.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Federal Authorities Demand IL Voter Information
The U.S. Department of Justice is asking state officials to provide voters’ driver’s license numbers and partial social security numbers.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Homewood Man Charged In Road Rage Shooting On I-94: Police
“A road rage incident occurred, and the suspect fired a weapon at the victim’s vehicle,” Illinois State Police said in a news release.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Why You Might See Smoke Around Moraga Today
If you see or smell smoke, don't panic.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Claremont-La Verne, CA|News|
Mountain Lion Enters House In LA County, Video Shows
The animal was startled by a person inside, ran out through the back screen and jumped in the pool, popping a floaty, KTLA reported.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach, CA|News|
Intruders Tie Up Residents In South Bay Home Invasion Robbery: Police
“The investigation revealed that the victims had been bound by the suspects inside their home for an extended period of time," police said.
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Miami, FL|News|
'Life-Threatening Surf' Forecast For Erin: See Latest FL Impacts
“Erin has been growing in size, and that trend is likely to continue over the next few days," a senior hurricane specialist wrote.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Milford, CT|News|
Downed Trees Close Road In Milford: Police
Downed trees and power lines closed the road early Sunday evening.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
New Haven, CT|News|
Teen Killed, Hamden Man Injured During Shooting In Downtown New Haven: Police
Numerous shell casings were found and several vehicles and businesses in the area were damaged by gunfire, police said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
West Haven, CT|News|
West Haven Teen Killed, Man Injured During Shooting In Downtown New Haven: Police
Numerous shell casings were found and several vehicles and businesses in the area were damaged by gunfire, police said.
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La Grange, IL|News|
Orland Park Man Killed Teen Girl, Stabbed Her Mom, Shot By Police: Authorities
The man has since been discharged from the hospital and appeared in a wheelchair Friday in court, police said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|News|
3 Dead, 9 Hurt In Shooting At Bar In Brooklyn: Police
There were multiple shooters, but none were in custody as of Sunday morning, police said.
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Across California, CA|News|
How Rats Are Crippling This CA Industry
The unprecedented infestation is estimated to cost hundreds of millions of dollars in losses.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Lake Forest, CA|News|
CA Fast Food Giant To Offer Jumbo Servings
Half-pound burritos are on the menu at this fast food chain.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Sonoma Valley, CA|News|
Apollo 9 Astronaut's NorCal Home Is For Sale, Listed At $2.5 Million
The residence at 760 Fifth St. E. is being sold after 25 years with the astronaut and his family.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
