Chicago, IL|News|
Robbers Attacking Senior Citizens In Chinatown Spree: Chicago Police
The robbers approach the victims, who have ranged from 63 to 80, then batter them and steal from their pockets and purses, police 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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Woodbury, MN|News|
Couple Who Stole $1M In Lululemon Items Busted In Woodbury: Reports
The couple had been on a multi-state crime spree targeting the activewear brand, according to reports.
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Danbury, CT|News|
CT Couple Who Stole $1M In Lululemon Merchandise Busted In MN: Reports
The couple had been on a multi-state crime spree targeting the activewear brand, according to reports.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Cook County Official Flaunts Political Status During Arrest: Body Cam
Samantha Steele repeatedly told officers, "I'm an elected official," after hitting two vehicles earlier this month, body camera video shows.
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Groton, CT|News|
Hit-And-Run In Groton: Police Seek Public's Help
Anyone with information is asked to call police.
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Hatboro-Horsham, PA|News|
Officers Rescue Person From Fire; 2 Taken To Hospital: Horsham Police
The family was receiving assistance from Horsham’s Department of Emergency Manangement.
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Chicago, IL|News|
Teen Shot Near Macy's In Downtown Chicago: Police
No one was immediately in custody and the investigation was ongoing, police said.
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Adoptive Parents Charged With Murder, Torture After Child Dies: Police
A joint probe by the sheriff’s office’s Central Homicide and Special Victims units resulted in the arrests.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
This NorCal City Is The Hottest Place To Buy A Home In CA: Report
It is easy driving distance from San Francisco, Berkeley and Silicon Valley, but also has its own amenities, GOBankingRates reported.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Bacteria In Toothpaste: What IL Customers Need To Know
The FDA issued a warning letter to the company about the “significant violations.”
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Across California, CA|News|
Bacteria In Toothpaste: What CA Customers Need To Know
The FDA issued a warning letter to the company about the “significant violations.”
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Cartel Leader Who Faked His Death Found Living In Luxury In RivCo: DOJ
He faked his death and fled to the U.S. after kidnapping two members of the Mexican Navy, according to authorities.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Massive Controversial Ski Village Approved For Tahoe: Reports
The project was approved after a nine-hour meeting, where over 100 people spoke, according to reports.
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Chicago, IL|News|
'A Message From Her': Man Wins $650K With Numbers Tied To Late Wife
“I’m already looking at houses, and can’t wait to purchase my dream home for myself and my kids,” he said.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Mercedes Crashes Into Barbershop: Joliet Police
The barbershop was briefly closed but reopened Wednesday, the business confirmed.
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Springfield, IL|News|
Feds Investigating IL Sheriff's Office After Sonya Massey Shooting
Authorities are looking into "serious concerns about SCSO’s interactions with Black people and people with behavioral health disabilities."
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Chicago, IL|News|
IL Man Plotted To Kidnap Child In FL, Hold Boy For Ransom: DOJ
The man was arrested trying to board a train with zip ties and toys, authorities said.
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Detroit, MI|News|
Spirit Airlines Files For Bankruptcy: How It Will Affect MI Flights
Spirit has lost more than $2.5 billion since the start of 2020 and faces looming debt payments totaling more than $1 billion.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Spirit Airlines Files For Bankruptcy: How It Will Affect IL Flights
Spirit has lost more than $2.5 billion since the start of 2020 and faces looming debt payments totaling more than $1 billion.
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Orange County, CA|News|
Riders Trapped Mid-Air For Hours On OC Theme Park Ride
The ride is over six stories high and rotates riders 360 degrees on its spinning arms.
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