Chicago, IL|News|
Construction Worker Killed On The Job After Hitting Electrical Line
A second worker was taken to the hospital, Chicago police said.
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 Michigan, MI|News|
Denny's Adding Egg Surcharge, MI Customers Could Pay More
Citing the nationwide egg shortage and increased cost of eggs, the chain confirmed some Denny's locations will temporarily add a surcharge.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Denny's Adding Egg Surcharge, IL Customers Could Pay More
Citing the nationwide egg shortage and increased cost of eggs, the chain confirmed some Denny’s locations will temporarily add a surcharge.
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Across California, CA|News|
Restaurant Chain Adds An Egg Surcharge, CA Customers Could Pay More
Citing the nationwide egg shortage and increased cost of eggs, the chain confirmed some Denny’s locations will temporarily add a surcharge.
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Chicago, IL|News|
Plane Almost Hits Jet In Near-Miss At Midway
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
These IL Communities Among America's Richest Retirement Towns: Ranking
Three Chicago suburbs and one downstate community made the list of 50 towns.
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Across California, CA|News|
This CA Community Is America's Richest Retirement Town: Ranking
The Golden State had the highest number of towns among the country’s 50 richest, with 13 total on the list.
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Rockford, IL|News|
Charter School Director Stole Thousands For Personal Gain: Police
She is charged with felony theft of $10,000 to $100,000 and felony official misconduct, police said.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Pritzker Refuses To 'Bend The Knee' As Trump Says 'Long Live The King'
The Illinois governor also drew parallels between Nazi Germany and the modern political climate.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Deadly Listeria Outbreak Reported In IL, 20 Other States
Frozen supplemental shakes are linked to a listeria outbreak in 21 states that has sickened dozens and killed 11, according to the FDA.
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New York City, NY|News|
Bomb Threat Forces Flight From JFK Airport To Land In Rome: Reports
The security concern proved to be "non-credible," according to American Airlines.
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Burlingame-Hillsborough, CA|News|
Person Of Interest Interviewed After Officer Ambushed, Shot: Police
“At this time, HPD is confident that the suspect fled the scene, and that this incident was specifically targeting the police department.”
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Columbia, MD|News|
Teen Charged With Murder In Shooting Outside Mall In Columbia: Police
A 16-year-old died and a 15-year-old was in critical condition after the shooting outside the Mall in Columbia, according to police.
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Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Man Dies After Fire; 3 Others Injured In Hartford Blaze: Reports
Five families — 10 adults and nine children — were displaced, according to reports.
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Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL|News|
Driver Killed In Wrong-Way Crash: Lake Bluff Police
The other driver was taken to a hospital with significant injuries, according to police.
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Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Man Killed Outside Bar After Confrontation: Glenwood Police
The shooter fled in a vehicle, police said.
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Across California, CA|News|
Californians Fleeing To Texas Are Fueling Lone Star State Housing Boom
The two biggest sources of immigration to Texas are people relocating from California and international migrants, according to Realtor.com.
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Across California, CA|News|
Home Prices Dropping In These 5 CA Counties: Report
Prices are lower in one county than they were a decade ago, according to personal finance website GOBankingRates.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
'Uber With Guns' Now Available As Protector App Launches In LA
Called Protector, it allows users to book armed guards and black car transportation through the app.
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San Rafael, CA|News|
Efficient Home Technology Webinars Offered By Marin County
Attendees will learn the basics of heat pump technology.
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