Chicago, IL|News|
How Hot Is Chicago's Housing Market In 2025? 50 Largest Cities Ranked
In a new analysis, the online real estate marketplace Zillow ranked the 50 largest U.S. metro areas.
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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.
To contact Anna, email anna.schier@patch.com.
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Across California, CA|News|
Fate Of CA Joann's Stores Uncertain As Retailer Declares Bankruptcy
The company believes "a court-supervised sale process is the best course of action," according to its interim CEO.
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Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Teens Kill Coyote Pup In Mount Greenwood: Reports
Chicago police are investigating after the teens reportedly stomped the pup to death.
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Oak Lawn, IL|News|
Trooper, K-9 Injured In I-55 Crash: Police
The driver was charged with driving too fast for conditions and a Scott’s Law violation, according to police.
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Chicago, IL|News|
United Plane Hits Coyote At O'Hare
The aircraft returned to O'Hare and another plane took travelers to their destination, according to United.
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Chicago, IL|News|
Kennedy Express Lanes Reopen But More Closures To Come
“Motorists should still expect occasional, temporary lane closures in the coming weeks," the state transportation department warned.
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Across California, CA|News|
These 3 CA Bakeries Are Among The Best In America: NYT
The newspaper spotlighted 22 businesses that represent America’s current “bakery renaissance.”
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Burlingame-Hillsborough, CA|News|
Homes Ransacked, Man Arrested In Connection With Burglaries: Police
Investigators seized the man's cellphone and vehicle, and are working to confirm his identity, according to police.
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Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Teens Rob Postal Carrier, Shoot At Inspectors In Southland: Officials
One teen stole a tub of mail and another fired shots at inspectors, according to authorities.
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Chicago, IL|News|
Officer Yanks Coyote By Tail Through Shelves At Aldi In Chicago: Video
The video shows two officers armed with a shopping cart and long-handled cleaning tools attempting to wrangle the coyote in the store.
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Chicago, IL|News|
This IL Bakery Is Among The Best In America: NYT
The newspaper spotlighted 22 businesses that represent America’s current “bakery renaissance.”
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Man Kills Woman In Shared Home, Charged With Murder: DeKalb Police
Officers found the 31-year-old woman unconscious on the floor of the apartment with significant facial injuries, police said.
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Chicago, IL|News|
10-Year-Old Girl Dies Of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Chicago Officials
Authorities on social media referred to carbon monoxide as “the silent killer.”
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Joliet, IL|News|
Police Kill Crest Hill Man Armed With 2 Knives: Authorities
Cellphone video released by WLS showed the man running from police with the knives in his hands as the officers fire.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
Power Shutoffs Expected In These Places As Fires Rage In SoCal
With 70-90 mph winds in the forecast and deadly fires still burning, electric customers were facing another week of possible shutoffs.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
These 3 IL Companies Are The Most Trusted In The U.S.
To compile its list of most trusted companies, Newsweek partnered with Statista to survey approximately 25,000 consumers.
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Greenwich, CT|News|
Luxury SUV Stolen In Front Of Owner: Greenwich Police
Four people were arrested in Westchester County in connection with the theft, police said. The 2025 model of the vehicle starts at $84,300.
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Shelton-Derby, CT|News|
14-Year-Old Girl Killed In 3-Vehicle Crash: Police
Multiple drivers were injured in the Shelton crash, police said.
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Fairfield, CT|News|
House Fire Displaces Fairfield Residents
Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the chimney and roof line, as well as from the basement at the seat of the fire.
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Across California, CA|News|
These 5 CA Companies Are The Most Trusted In The U.S.
To compile its list of most trusted companies, Newsweek partnered with Statista to survey approximately 25,000 consumers.
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