Across California, CA|News|
CA Among Worst States To Have A Baby: Ranking
Despite its poor overall ranking, California did come in fifth for lowest infant mortality rate.
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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 Illinois, IL|News|
IL Among Best States To Have A Baby: Ranking
Despite its high overall ranking, the Prairie State did come in 48th for childcare centers per capita.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Man Wins $3 Million With IL Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket
“I thought I read the ticket wrong. I had the cashier verify it for me and he said, ‘Congratulations!’ " the winner recounted.
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Montville, CT|News|
Credit Card Skimmers Found At 7-Eleven In Montville: Police
“We ask anyone who has used their credit cards at 7/11 to monitor their credit card statements and report suspicious activity," police said.
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Shelton-Derby, CT|News|
Woman ID'ed Who Died After Being Pulled From Housatonic River
The 30-year-old woman's last known address was in Fairfield, authorities said.
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Fairfield, CT|News|
Fairfield Woman Dies After Being Pulled From Housatonic River
The 30-year-old woman's last known address was in Fairfield, authorities said.
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Across Florida, FL|News|
Hurricane Debby To Bring 'Life-Threatening' Flooding, Landfall Monday
Late Sunday, Debby became a category 1 hurricane likely to make landfall midday Monday in the Big Bend region; 71K power outages reported.
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Brick, NJ|News|
29-Year-Old Dies After Boat Capsizes In Ocean County: Police
The victim was found more than 24 hours after the boat capsized at Prospertown Lake, authorities said.
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Across California, CA|News|
That Delivery Burrito Came From Denny's
Denny's is seizing on an advantage partly created by the new $20 fast food minimum wage to expand its online burrito empire, reports said.
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Sacramento, CA|News|
Buca di Beppo Closes NorCal Location
The restaurant shuttered after 25 years as part of a nationwide wave of closings.
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Joliet, IL|News|
All Stateville Inmates Should Be Transferred Or Released, Lawyers Say
The prison has falling concrete, extreme temperatures, unsafe drinking water, mold and vermin, according to the class action attorneys.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
Hidden Bathroom Camera At SoCal Clinic Leads To Doc's Arrest: Reports
“It was pointed directly at the toilet, so they were definitely aiming to record people using the bathroom," an employee told KTLA.
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Palos, IL|News|
Trio Changed Odometers On Hundreds Of Used Cars And Resold Them: DOJ
A Palos Heights man was among those convicted in the conspiracy, authorities said.
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Chicago, IL|News|
Chicago Accent Among Most Difficult For AI To Understand
If you live in Chicago, Siri might have trouble understanding what exactly you're asking, a new survey says.
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Palo Alto, CA|News|
Tesla Recalls 1.8 Million Vehicles Due To Safety Concern
The vehicles' hoods could open on the road, blocking drivers’ views, according to authorities.
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Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|News|
Like, Gag Me With A Spoon. The Valley Accent Is Totally Gnarly For AI
If you live in the Valley, Siri might have trouble understanding what exactly you're asking, a new survey says.
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Springfield, IL|News|
Deputy Who Killed Sonya Massey Left A Trail Of Red Flags: Reports
Sean Grayson was told he needed "high-stress decision-making classes" over a year before he shot Massey in the head.
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Across Minnesota, MN|News|
Minnesota Ranks No. 1 In America For Health Care, Finance Website Says
The ranking by WalletHub considered 44 measures of cost, accessibility and outcomes across all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
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Across Minnesota, MN|News|
Northern Lights Possible In MN This Week
More displays are likely through 2025, according to NOAA.
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Rockford, IL|News|
$1M Mega Millions Ticket Sold In IL
An Illinois Lottery player is $1 million richer.
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