Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Beloved Fremd Coach Dies After Brain Cancer Battle
Despite his illness, Dave Yates did not miss a single practice or game during the season, which ended with the team placing third at state.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
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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Livermore, CA|News|
Fatal Crash, Major Delays On I-580 In Livermore: Police
The crash involved a motorcycle and was expected to cause delays through the Thursday morning commute, according to police.
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Across California, CA|News|
How Much For A Double-Double? Prices Shoot Up At In-N-Out
The cost increases are related to California's recent $20 fast food minimum wage law, according to reports.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
3 Deputies Shot After Hourslong Barricade In Rural Ogle County: Police
A person believed to be the shooter was also struck by gunfire, police said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
San Diego, CA|News|
Data Breach At San Diego Area ALDI May Have Compromised Credit Cards
ALDI officials said card-skimming devices were found at checkout terminals in five stores, including three in Southern California.
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Orange County, CA|News|
Data Breach At ALDI In OC May Have Compromised Customer Credit Cards
ALDI officials said card-skimming devices were found at checkout terminals in five stores, including three in Southern California.
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Murrieta, CA|News|
Data Breach At Murrieta ALDI May Have Compromised Customer Bank Cards
ALDI officials said card-skimming devices were found at checkout terminals in five stores, including three in Southern California.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|News|
Data Breach At Murrieta ALDI May Have Compromised Credit Cards
ALDI officials said card-skimming devices were found at checkout terminals in five stores, including three in Southern California.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
CA Families Spend Less Time Together Than National Average
In California, families spend almost 30 fewer minutes per week on quality time together than a typical American family, a new study says.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Hate Crimes Up 125% In IL, Study Says
The state had the largest rise in hate crimes in the country from 2021 to 2022, according to the recent study.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Redlands-Loma Linda, CA|News|
Inland Empire Among Deadliest Places In U.S. For Pedestrians: Report
During the five-year period considered, the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area had 797 pedestrian fatalities.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
State Intervention In Dolton? Pritzker Addresses Possibility
Gov. J.B. Pritzker commented recently on the multiple investigations into wide-ranging allegations against Mayor Tiffany Henyard.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
$552M Mega Millions Winner Claims Prize In IL: 'It Still Feels Unreal'
The jackpot is the largest to be won by playing the game online in U.S. history.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz, CA|News|
Stranded Surfer Spells 'Help' On Beach With Rocks, Rescued By Copter
A rescuer was lowered down from a helicopter to the surfer on the beach, which was isolated by a steep cliff.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Hopkins, MN|News|
Search For Missing 4-Year-Old Continues Late Into The Night In Hopkins
People with surveillance cameras were asked to check for possible sightings and anyone with information was asked to call 911, police said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Meriden, CT|News|
Meriden Man Dies After He Was Pulled From Bantam Lake: Reports
A second person was also taken to be evaluated after emergency personnel responded to a reported drowning.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Long Beach, CA|News|
Pedestrian Struck By 3 Vehicles In Fatal Hit-And-Run On PCH: Police
Only one of the three drivers stayed at the scene and cooperated with authorities, according to Long Beach police.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
Motorcyclist Dies In Worcester Crash: Police
The crash remained under investigation mid-day Sunday, according to police.
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Garden City, NY|News|
Boil Advisory Lifted For Several Nassau County Communities
Residents are still advised to flush every faucet before using the water.
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Campbell, CA|News|
Man Jumps From Bedroom Window, Taken Into Custody After Barricade: PD
People were asked to avoid the area as the investigation continued, police said.
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