Springfield, IL|News|
Health Officials: Illinois River Fish Now OK To Eat, Sometimes
An advisory against eating fish caught in many Illinois waterways has been removed as PCB levels lower, scientists said.
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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Evanston, IL|News|
Fire At Old Neighborhood Grill Began In Kitchen, Workers Said
Evanston fire officials said they were dispatched to the scene at around 5 p.m. Tuesday and found the kitchen full of fire and smoke.
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Evanston, IL|News|
Boaters Rescued From Lake Michigan Amid High Winds, Heavy Rain
Coast Guard and fire crews got a report of about two dozen people in the water Tuesday evening.
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Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
Man Who Drowned In Fox Lake Identified As Chicago Activist
Authorities said 28-year-old Malik Alim's body was found in Fox Lake Sunday after going underwater while tubing with his children Friday.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Kindergarten Teacher Convicted Of Sexually Abusing Student: Judge
Former Bardwell Elementary School teacher Juan Avendano was found guilty of 6 felonies, including sexual assault and abuse of a minor.
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Grayslake, IL|News|
Men In 'Face Masks And Gloves' Robbed Women In Home: Sheriff
Sheriff's deputies responded to a call of a home invasion on North Green Bay Road Monday evening.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
Texas Man Charged In Connection With Armed Robbery, Mugging
St. Charles police said Amos L. Hollie, of Houston, took a necklace from a man early Sunday, cutting the victim with a knife in the process.
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Des Plaines, IL|News|
Man Narrowly Escaped Oncoming Train After Vehicle Stuck On Tracks
Des Plaines police said the Glenview man abandoned his car on the tracks after he got it stuck under the gates Tuesday morning.
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South Side, IL|News|
4 Injured, Including Firefighter, During Apartment Fire Monday
Chicago Fire Department officials said residents of 15 units were displaced due to fire, smoke or water damage.
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Chicago|News|
SIU Student Shot, Killed At Party Near Campus
18-year-old Keeshanna Jackson was one of four people shot at an off-campus party Sunday night, police said.
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Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
Fire At Wheeling Motel Leaves 1 Firefighter With Minor Injuries
Officials from the Wheeling Fire Department said the Red Cross and Human Services Department are helping residents find temporary shelter.
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Springfield, IL|News|
Student Stabbed, 2 Taken Into Custody During Fight At High School
Springfield police said the incident occurred Monday, the first day back to school for students in the area.
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Chicago|News|
2 Dead, 1 Hurt In Shooting Leading To Crash On Eisenhower
Illinois State Police said a driver was shot early Sunday morning, causing him to crash the vehicle which killed another passenger.
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Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
Body Of Man Missing Since Friday Found In Fox Lake: Officials
Fire officials confirmed the body of a man they had been searching for since his water tube flipped over on Friday was found Sunday morning.
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Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL|News|
16-Year-Old Drowned In Lake Michigan Sunday, Officials Said
The Lake County Coroner's Office identified the teenager as Jesus Garcia, from Park City. The preliminary cause of death is drowning.
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South Side, IL|News|
Fatal Crash Causes Major Delays On Bishop Ford Monday Morning
Chicago police said one man was killed in the crash and another is in serious condition.
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Chicago|News|
Illinois Weekend Events: Flea Market, Porsche Meetup, Live Music
Looking for things to do in the Chicago area this weekend? Patch has you covered.
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Chicago|News|
Loyola's Sister Jean Turns 102
Officials from Loyola University Chicago said the Men's Basketball chaplain will celebrate with a virtual birthday party.
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Chicago|News|
9-Year-Old Found Shot, Lying On Sidewalk Friday In Roseland
Chicago police said the boy is in stable condition at Comer Children's Hospital. The shooting also left a 22-year-old injured.
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Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
Water Rescue Team Searching Fox Lake For Missing Person: Official
Officials from the Fox Lake Fire Department confirmed dive teams were near Crabapple Island for a water rescue Friday morning.
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