Downers Grove, IL|News|
Serial Groper Who Preyed On Women In Public Arrested: DuPage County Authorities
The man "allegedly roamed the streets of DuPage County looking for his next victim," the state's attorney said.
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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|
Stores Will Be Stocked This Holiday Season, But Expect Higher Prices
That perfect gift may cost more this year due to recent tariff changes, according to reports.
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Across California, CA|News|
Baby Formula Recall Expanded As Infant Botulism Cases Rise
All formula made by the company has now been recalled.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
Razor Blade In Halloween Candy | Tesla Driver Stabs Cyclist | Hawk Lands In Home: Patch PM
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Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
2025 WI Thanksgiving Grocery Deals: Extra Gravy Or Slim Pickings?
Not all feasts are created equal.
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Across Minnesota, MN|News|
2025 MN Thanksgiving Grocery Deals: Extra Gravy Or Slim Pickings?
Not all feasts are created equal.
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Chicago, IL|News|
Attacker Stabs Woman In Chest At L Stop Near UIC Campus: Police
A male took a large knife from his backpack, approached a 27-year-old seated on a nearby bench and stabbed her in the chest, police said.
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Across Michigan, MI|News|
2025 MI Thanksgiving Grocery Deals: Extra Gravy Or Slim Pickings?
Not all feasts are created equal.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
2025 IL Thanksgiving Grocery Deals: Extra Gravy Or Slim Pickings?
Not all feasts are created equal.
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Across California, CA|News|
2025 CA Thanksgiving Grocery Deals: Extra Gravy Or Slim Pickings?
Not all feasts are created equal.
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Chicago, IL|News|
Man Who Fired At Border Patrol Agents In Chicago Arrested: Homeland Security
The man had previous convictions for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, felony possession of a weapon and illegal entry, authorities said.
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Chicago, IL|News|
$150K Donated To Daycare Teacher Dragged Screaming By ICE From Chicago Workplace
In addition to the fundraising efforts, a Change.org petition calling for her release had over 30,000 signatures as of Monday.
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Reston, VA|News|
18 Hurt At Dulles Airport In Mobile Lounge Crash
Eighteen people suffered injuries that were not life-threatening after a people-mover struck a dock at the airport.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
Dog Set On Fire In LA Homeless Encampment Faces Long Recovery
“He’s still so young and has already been through so much, yet he continues to amaze us with his sweetness and courage,” the rescue said.
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Chicago, IL|News|
18 Inches Of Snow Possible In Some Parts Of Chicago Area Overnight
The snow could fall at a rate of over 3 inches per hour with winds as high as 35 mph, possibly causing near white-out conditions.
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Saline, MI|News|
2 Killed, 4 Injured In 4-Vehicle Crash With Semi: MI State Police
A 2-year-old boy and a 5-year-old girl were among the injured, police said, adding their mother was critically hurt.
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Westwood-Century City, CA|News|
Person Under Train In Critical Condition After Rescue On LA Metro Tracks
The person was extricated but in “at least critical condition,” according to authorities.
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San Ramon, CA|News|
Swarm Of Quakes Rattles East Bay
More than a dozen earthquakes occurred in the East Bay on Sunday morning.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
5 Injured In Shooting — Including 4 Minors — Near Ocean Beach: Police
“This kind of violence does not represent who we are as a city, and we will never tolerate it,” San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie said.
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Mountain View, CA|News|
Google, Find Me A Clean Bathroom. Google Maps Getting Smart AI
The new Gemini tools for Google Maps are starting to roll out.
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