Deerfield, IL|News|
Walgreens Closing 1,200 Stores: How Will IL Locations Be Affected?
Walgreens is closing about one in every seven stores in the U.S. Get the details here.
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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.
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San Diego, CA|News|
San Diego Surgeon Charged In $100M Workers' Comp Fraud: Authorities
If convicted, he faces over 13 years in prison, officials said.
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Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA|News|
Laguna Niguel Man Charged In $100M Workers' Comp Fraud: Authorities
The man was previously banned for life from the state workers’ compensation system after twice being convicted of fraud, officials said.
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Palm Desert, CA|News|
Trump Rally Arrestee Accuses Cops Of Lying, Spreading 'Insane Theory'
The Riverside County sheriff said he believed the man could have tried to assassinate Trump, but the arrestee is adamant he supports Trump.
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
250-Acre Fire Burns Near Beaumont: 40% Containment
A fast-moving vegetation fire began Sunday afternoon near Jack Rabbit Trail and the 60 Freeway.
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Palm Desert, CA|News|
Trump Rally Arrest May Have Prevented Assassination Attempt: Sheriff
The sheriff said he believed deputies prevented a third assassination attempt, but the man they arrested told local media he supports Trump.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Biden Announces $600M For Areas Hit By Hurricanes While In FL
In Florida, Biden announced $612 million for six Department of Energy projects in areas affected by hurricanes.
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Across California, CA|News|
CA Gets $10 Million For Small Businesses From Federal Authorities
California is one of 14 awardees.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
SoCal Business Owner Out $14K After Check Stolen From Mail: Report
Wells Fargo told the business owner that her money would not be returned because she failed to report the fraud in 30 days, NBC4 reported.
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Across California, CA|News|
How To Sell A Haunted House In CA: Ghosts, Death And Disclosure
California is one of nine states with death disclosure laws but the matter of ghosts is more complicated.
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Across California, CA|News|
Chocolate Prices Expected To Spike For Halloween, Holidays, New Year
California is home to several chocolate companies, including Ghirardelli Chocolate Co., See’s Candies Inc. and Guittard Chocolate Co.
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Castro Valley, CA|News|
In-N-Out Opens East Bay Location Months After Closing In Oakland
The new location employs about 80 people starting at $23 per hour and includes a drive-thru, indoor seating and a covered patio.
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Across California, CA|News|
These 4 CA Suburbs Are The Best Places To Buy In The Next 5 Years
The personal finance website GoBankingRates consulted with real estate experts on the best places to buy in the Golden State.
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Across California, CA|News|
CA Food Company Put Customers' Lives At Risk In Deadly Outbreak: DOJ
The company can no longer make or distribute certain items under a federal settlement announced this week, according to authorities.
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Across California, CA|News|
Wife Lands Plane After Husband Has Heart Attack While Flying: Reports
The woman had no flying experience but was guided to safety by air traffic controllers, according to Inside Edition.
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Chicago, IL|News|
Portillo's Chocolate Cake Now Available In Cookie Form
The Chicago mainstay's classic dessert is now being sold as a handheld cookie in collaboration with Milk Bar.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
$2 Million Lottery Ticket Sold In IL
The winner has one year from the date of the draw to claim the prize.
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Across California, CA|News|
This Beloved CA Burger Chain Has Some Of The Worst Fries, Ranking Says
Eat This, Not That! ranked the Golden State mainstay 12th out of 13 for fast food fries.
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Orange County, CA|News|
LA Fitness Sued For Discrimination By Feds: Authorities
The Irvine-based fitness giant has nearly 700 locations nationwide and is America's largest chain of owner-operated gyms and workout clubs.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Shigella Outbreak At IL Restaurant Sickens Dozens, Attorney Says
At least six people required hospitalization in connection with the outbreak at a LongHorn Steakhouse in Illinois, health authorities said.
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