Chicago, IL|News|
Man Threatened IL State Senator, Faces Felony Charges: Police
The senator's office identified the man as an inspector for the city of Chicago.
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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Elmhurst, IL|News|
Tara Reid Says She Was Drugged At Rosemont Hotel: Report
She went outside to smoke and returned to find her drink covered with a napkin, then drank from the glass, TMZ reported.
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Chicago, IL|News|
Chicago Thanksgiving Parade: How To Watch And What To Know If You Go
This year's grand marshal is a celebrity chef who's appeared on many Food Network shows.
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Mysterious, Threatening Holiday Cards Leave IE Neighborhood Confused, Alarmed
About a dozen households received the menacing cards and notes, left at their homes by masked people, police and media reports said.
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Across Florida, FL|News|
FL Teen Killed On Cruise Ship Was Asphyxiated, Death Ruled Homicide: Report
Court documents filed in a separate custody dispute revealed her 16-year-old stepbrother has been identified as a suspect in her death.
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Across Virginia, VA|News|
VA Football Coach Vanishes Amid Investigation, Team's Undefeated Season: Reports
A high school football coach in Virginia has disappeared, according to police. Amid the search, his team is pursuing an undefeated season.
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Chicago, IL|News|
'Iconic' Chicago Radio Personality Dead At 70
“I am devastated and an emotional wreck," his former partner on the air told WGN.
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
2 Dead After Shooting, 3-Hour Standoff In Sonoma County: Police
A shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding neighborhood during the standoff, police said.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
Teen's Dismembered Body Was Frozen When Found In D4vd's Car: Reports
The medical examiner may not be able to determine a cause of death, according to TMZ.
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Across California, CA|News|
Man Swept Into Ocean At Same State Park Where Dad And 7-Year-Old Daughter Died
This incident happened just a week after a 39-year-old father and his 7-year-old daughter, visiting from Canada, were swept into the ocean.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Man Fatally Shot In Back, Groin In Hell's Kitchen: NYPD
There were no immediate arrests and the investigation was ongoing, police said.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Woman Fatally Ejected From Truck Near Skyway Bridge After Driver Fell Asleep: Police
The driver fell asleep and lost control of the vehicle, police said, which crashed, killing the 27-year-old.
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Malden, MA|News|
8 Displaced, Multiple Firefighters Injured In Malden Blaze
Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire coming from the attic.
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Long Beach, CA|News|
Driver Killed In 3-Vehicle Crash: Long Beach Police
Speed and impaired driving are being investigated as factors in the collision, police said.
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Chicago, IL|News|
2 Killed, 2 Injured In Crash On Lake Shore Drive: Chicago Police
The deceased were pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
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Across Maryland, MD|News|
This Fast Food Chain Closing More Stores — Including In MD
The chain closed 48 stores in 2024 and has continued to shutter locations throughout this year as well, according to reports.
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Across Florida, FL|News|
This Fast Food Chain Closing More Stores — Including In FL
The chain closed 48 stores in 2024 and has continued to shutter locations throughout this year as well, according to reports.
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Across California, CA|News|
This Fast Food Chain Closing More Stores — Including In CA
The chain closed 48 stores in 2024 and has continued to shutter locations throughout this year as well, according to reports.
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San Diego, CA|News|
'Golden Girls' Pop-Up Experience In San Diego For The Holidays
Celebrate the holiday season with a visit to the world of "The Golden Girls."
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Miami, FL|News|
FL Congresswoman Stole $5 Million In FEMA Funds, Department Of Justice Says
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is accused of using the money to support her 2021 congressional campaign, authorities announced Wednesday.
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