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This Fast-Casual Chain Is Closing Up To 21 Locations, Has 49 In IL
The Colorado-based chain was founded in 1995 and has over 450 locations.
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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.
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This Fast-Casual Chain Is Closing Up To 21 Locations, Has 8 In CA
The Colorado-based chain was founded in 1995 and has over 450 locations.
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Chicago, IL|News|
Mom Stabs 7-Year-Old Boy Hiding Under Sink: Reports
The child was airlifted to Lurie Children’s Hospital and underwent surgery but remained on a ventilator Monday, according to WTTW.
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Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
K-9 Sniffs Out 2.5 Pounds Of Meth In Sonoma County Drug Bust: Police
With the help of K-9 Duke, authorities found methamphetamine in a vehicle and two homes, according to police.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Victims ID'ed In Brooklyn Bridge Boat Crash: Reports
The victims included a 20-year-old sailor studying engineering and a crew member on an international tour to over 20 ports, reports said.
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Across America, US|News|
Joe Biden Diagnosed With Aggressive Cancer
The diagnosis came Friday, according to Biden's office, which said the cancer had spread to the bone.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
3 IL Officers Shot — 1 In The Face — During Encounter: Police
One officer underwent emergency surgery while another suffered a broken bone, police said.
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Palm Springs, CA|News|
Fertility Clinic Bomber Wrote 'Anti Pro-Life' Manifesto: U.S. Attorney
Guy Edward Bartkus' online activity indicated he was against in vitro fertilization, according to the FBI.
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Orange County, CA|News|
In-N-Out Is Changing These Menu Items
The statement comes after U.S. officials said they would urge foodmakers to phase out petroleum-based artificial colors in the food supply.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
Uber Launches Cheaper Commute Options; Self-Driving Rides Planned
Self-driving Uber rides are coming to Los Angeles in early 2026, according to the company.
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Across California, CA|News|
Camper Missing For Weeks In Sierra National Forest Found Alive
The resort owner who found her in one of his cabins said she wanted a hug and a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
DoorDash Driver Stole Over $2.5M From Company: Officials
He would place expensive orders through customer accounts and then use employee credentials to manipulate DoorDash software, officials said.
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Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar, CA|News|
Newport Beach DoorDash Driver Stole Over $2.5M From Company: Officials
He would place expensive orders through customer accounts and then use employee credentials to manipulate DoorDash software, officials said.
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Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Lake Elsinore Woman Poses As DoorDash Driver To Burglarize Home: Cops
Once the woman confirmed the home was vacant, she waited as lookout and sent in two men, who jumped the fence and forced entry, police said.
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Across Minnesota, MN|News|
MN White Supremacist Convicted Of Killing Jewish Prison Inmate: DOJ
The attacker "espoused white supremacist views and possessed various Nazi memorabilia and other items symbolizing white supremacy."
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Mountain View, CA|News|
Waymo Recalls Over 1,200 Self-Driving Vehicles After Crashes
The self-driving car company offers rides in San Francisco and Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
Burglar Poses As DoorDash Driver In SoCal: Police
Once the woman confirmed the home was vacant, she waited as lookout and sent in two men, who jumped the fence and forced entry, police said.
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Rockford, IL|News|
White Supremacist Convicted Of Killing Jewish Inmate At IL Prison: DOJ
The attacker "espoused white supremacist views and possessed various Nazi memorabilia and other items symbolizing white supremacy."
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San Francisco, CA|News|
Mysterious Buried Treasure Found In San Francisco
A cryptic poem led hunters to the loot.
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Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Man Kidnaps 2, Crashes Vehicle In High-Speed Police Chase: Authorities
The wanted man nearly hit two detectives and fled at 90 mph as two passengers pleaded with him to stop, police said.
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