Springfield, IL|News|
180 People, Up From 80, Got COVID During Summer Church Camp: CDC
The report states the camp and later conference, sponsored by The Crossing church, exposed over 1,000 people to COVID-19.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
- Chicago, IL
Covering Orland Park, Tinley Park, Chicago Heights, Oak Forest and Homewood-Flossmoor for Patch. I'll bring you the most essential stories from the southwest suburbs. Graduate of Loyola University Chicago. Got a question, comment or tip? I'm all ears: eileen.ogorman@patch.com
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Wheaton, IL|News|
Fine Arts Festival Postponed Due To Rising COVID-19 Cases: Board
The festival committee has not announced a new date for the rescheduled art fair, but said they hope to hold the festival in spring of 2022.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|News|
Safety Issue Cleared At OLCHS, 1 Student In Custody: Police
A student involved in a domestic incident, "who may have left with a gun," did not report to class, police said. No gun was recovered.
Eileen O'Gorman and Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palatine, IL|News|
Fired Illinois CEO Pleads Guilty To Jan. 6 Riot Charges: Feds
Bradley Rukstales, of Inverness, pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to knowingly parading inside the Capitol.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|News|
Lyons Brothers Released As Forensic Experts Sift Through Evidence
Michael Lelko, 45, and John Lelko, 41, were released Monday after being arrested when they told police they buried their sister and mother.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Man Killed Ex-Girlfriend, Then Himself: Police
Authorities said Carolyn Walker, 66, had an order of protection against Kenneth Milon. Both were found dead inside her home.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Niles-Morton Grove, IL|News|
Member Took Secret Photos Of Boys In YMCA Locker Room: Feds
Federal authorities accused a 55-year-old man of taking photos of young boys in YMCA locker rooms for almost 15 years.
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Chicago|News|
Teenager Charged In 70-Year-Old's Shooting Death Denied Bail: CPD
An unnamed teen accused of killing Yvonne Ruzich outside her work in mid-August was a ward of the state for four years, officials said.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
Mother Was Not Allowed To See Son Until Vaccinated, Judge Said
A Cook County judge ruled a Chicago mother couldn't see her 11-year-old son until she got a COVID-19 vaccine. The ruling was rescinded.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
Illinois Weekend Events: Comic Con, LGBTQ Workouts, Oddities Show
Looking for things to do in the Chicago area this weekend? Patch has you covered.
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Chicago|News|
Red Sports Car Crashes Into Dior Store Downtown, Driver Injured
Chicago fire officials said the male driver was taken to the hospital where he is listed in serious condition.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Man Barricaded In House Kills Woman, Self After Police Enter Home
Aurora police are asking residents to avoid the 2100 block of Kensington Avenue due to police presence for a person barricaded in a home.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
See Illinois' Unemployment Rate As Labor Day Nears
A chunk of the labor force in Illinois remains jobless, and the national unemployment rate is still higher than before the pandemic.
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Des Plaines, IL|News|
Woman Steals $8,000 In Casino Chips, Charged With Theft: Police
Des Plaines police said the woman, of Wisconsin, surrendered herself at the police station Monday, over 2 months after the June 12 incident.
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La Grange, IL|News|
Bodies Of Mom, Sister Are Buried In Backyard, Brothers Tell Cops
The brothers told officers who arrived for a well-being check their mom died of COVID-19 and their sister was killed in an accident.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Channahon-Minooka, IL|News|
Superior Battery Sued Over Morris Fire That Displaced Thousands
Illinois Attorney General Raoul said Superior Battery didn't tell officials they were housing volatile chemicals that could pollute the air.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
Chicago Woman Loses Control, Drives Car Into Lake Michigan: Cops
The Chicago Fire Department rescue team was able to save the woman before her car completely submerged early Thursday morning.
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Chicago|News|
2 Dead In 'Targeted' Attack Outside Kankakee Courthouse: Police
Two people are dead and at least one person was injured after a shooting outside the Kankakee County Courthouse on Thursday morning.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Yorkville, IL|News|
Yorkville High School Students Walk Out To Protest Mask Mandate
A spokesperson from the school said students would not get in trouble if they participated in the walkout, but were not encouraged to do so.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
Man Hit In Head With Hammer On CTA Red Line Train, Man In Custody
Chicago police said a man has been arrested and charged in connection with an early morning attack Tuesday on a CTA Red Line train.
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