Chicago|News|
Metra Unveils New Schedule For Union Pacific, Accepting Feedback
The schedule change is the second round of tweaks from Metra as the service adapts to a return to pre-COVID ridership.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
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Montgomery, IL|News|
Village Will Flush Fire Hydrants During Day For 3, 1 Week Phases
Montgomery Public Works said residents should run their tap water and shouldn't do their laundry while hydrants are being flushed near them.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Adlai Stevenson III, Former Illinois Senator, Dies At 90
Stevenson, an Illinois democratic senator from 1970 until 1981, died from dementia in his North Side home Monday, according to his son.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
Man Accused Of Stabbing Bank Worker Ruled 'Insane' By Prior Judge
An attorney says Jawaun Westbrook doesn't remember fatally stabbing Jessica Villaythong while she was at work at a downtown Chase Bank.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Of 110 Stories Held At Soldier Field
343 participants will walk 2,200 steps of stairs to honor the number of stairs climbed by New York firefighters killed in 9/11.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
Search Continues For ISU Student, Police Examine Body In River
25-year-old Jelani Day was reported missing on Aug. 25. His car was found abandoned in the woods with his clothing inside, police said.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Round Lake Beach Man Dead In Weekend Motorcycle Crash: Sheriff
Officials said the Daniel McPherson, 21, attempted to change lanes when he lost control and swerved into a ditch.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
Diesel Spill On Kennedy Means Drivers Should 'Take Care': IDOT
Illinois Department of Transportation warned drivers there are crews cleaning up a diesel spill in the area near West Addison Street.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
Fall Festival Roundup: Celebrate Autumn In The Chicago Area
Many towns are saying goodbye to summer and welcoming fall through live music, craft beer fests and carnivals. Take a look at our roundup.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Springfield, IL|News|
Vaccine Deadline Extended For Health, School Workers: Pritzker
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed an executive order Friday that will push the first vaccine deadline for school and health care staff to Sept. 19.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
Arrest Made In 7-Year-Old's Shooting Death: Report
A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of Serenity Broughton, 7, the Chicago Tribune reported.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
South Side, IL|News|
4 Injured As Residents Jump From Window Of Burning Building: Cops
Fire officials said 4 people, including 1 police officer, were injured during the fire Thursday night.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
4 Motorcyclists Injured, Road Closed Hours After Crash On 1-94
Illinois State Police said the Friday morning crash affected northbound traffic for miles as of Friday afternoon.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
Rabid Bat Found On North Side As Rabies Season Hits Peak: Experts
A rabid bat was found on the 5900 block of North Magnolia Avenue Friday afternoon. Police said pets should be leashed and kept close by.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
‘Sexually Violent’ Convict Reoffended After Escape, Parole: Raoul
Michael Sewell, 68, will serve time at a facility for sexually violent persons after being convicted of rape and burglary of multiple women.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
Woman Stabbed In Neck Inside Downtown Bank Dies: Coroner
24-year-old Jessica Vilaythong was attacked Wednesday at a Chase Bank branch downtown. Police said a person of interest is in custody.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
Police Block I-90, I-94 At Rush Hour For Shooting Investigation
Illinois State Police said southbound Interstates 90 and 94 were stopped for about an hour after reports of a shooting.
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Elgin, IL|News|
School Bus Crash Caused Minor Injuries, Lane Closures: Police
Police said a school bus was involved in a traffic crash Thursday at around 3 p.m. near Route 59 and West Bartlett Road.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
Vehicle Fire Causes Major Delays On Kennedy Expressway: ISP
Officials said multiple lanes of outbound traffic are blocked due to a vehicle fire at Harlem Avenue and the Kennedy Expressway.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
Pritzker Slams Texas Abortion Decision, Says 'Vote Democrat'
Gov. J.B. Pritzker touted Illinois' recent Reproductive Health Act in response to the Supreme Court's decision not to hear the Texas ban.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
