Chicago, IL|News|
Extreme Cuts To Metra, CTA, Pace Possible As RTA Faces $770M Shortfall
Half the CTA rail lines could be suspended, more than half its bus routes may be eliminated and service could end on one Metra branch.
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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Across Illinois, IL|News|
IL Returns Stolen Tribal Land In DeKalb County
The state is transferring roughly 1,500 acres to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Campbell, CA|News|
Martial Arts Teacher Charged With Child Sex Crimes: Police
The man previously worked as a behavioral therapist for children with autism, police said.
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Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|News|
Letter Carrier Robbed In San Fernando Valley: Authorities
A $150,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the conviction of three people involved in the robbery, officials said.
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San Rafael, CA|News|
Woman Punches Car Wash Employee, Threatens Worker With Knife: Police
A worker trying to resolve an argument between two customers ended up pinned to the ground, police said.
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Chicago, IL|News|
Tony's Fresh Market Workers Voting On Whether To Unionize This Week
More than 2,000 workers for the chain of 21 grocery stores are voting amid claims of intimidation and favoritism.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
LA Restaurant République Faces Blowback After Chef's Pro-Tesla Comment
Some would-be customers said they planned to boycott République.
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Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
Man Strangled Mother, Arrested After Standoff: San Mateo Sheriff
The man's 67-year-old mother came to a sheriff's substation with visible injuries asking for help, police said.
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Half Moon Bay, CA|News|
Man Strangled Mother, Arrested After Standoff In Half Moon Bay: Police
The man's 67-year-old mother came to a sheriff's substation with visible injuries asking for help, police said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
San Rafael, CA|News|
Gunman In San Rafael Shooting Charged With Attempted Murder: Police
Detectives used surveillance video to identify the gunman, who opened fire at a group outside a business, according to police.
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Chicago, IL|News|
Pay Raises In Chicago Failed To Keep Up With Inflation: Ranking
"While wages have grown in nominal terms, many workers feel they are falling behind," according to an analysis from Upgraded Points.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Pasadena, CA|News|
22-Year-Old Killed In Crash: Pasadena Authorities
The man was the only person in the vehicle and he died at the scene, according to the Pasadena Fire Department.
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Pittsburgh, PA|News|
Building Collapses During Fire: Pittsburgh Officials
Officials are working to determine what caused the blaze, according to authorities.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
Missing Teen Found Dead Weeks After Disappearance: LAPD
Foul play is not suspected in the 16-year-old's death, according to police.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Wellesley, MA|News|
Fire Closes Roads In Wellesley: Police
Authorities responded to a residential fire, police said Sunday.
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Rocky Hill, CT|News|
Fire, High Carbon Monoxide At Rocky Hill Home: Authorities
Firefighters extinguished the blaze and ventilated the home.
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Gloucester Township, NJ|News|
Massive Wildfire Grows To 1,750 Acres In Wharton State Forest
Roads were closed and campgrounds were evacuated as the California Branch Wildfire burned Sunday.
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Bowie, MD|News|
Teen Killed, Found In Bowie Home With Gunshot Wounds: Police
The teen was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Stolen French Bulldog Reunited With Owner After 2 Years
“His mom never gave up searching for him."
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Encinitas, CA|News|
Kids Are Banned At CA Beach Resort — Is It Legal?
The move to ban children has raised legality questions about the adults-only resort, according to reports.
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