Lisle, IL|News|
Benedictine Police Need Help Identifying 3 Who Broke Into Campus
Police said the three suspects broke into Kindlon Hall and damaged campus property before setting off a fire alarm.
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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Oak Park-River Forest, IL|News|
New Coach + Not So New Bridges + No Luck For OPRF Students
Catch up on the latest headlines in Oak Park and River Forest with the Friday edition of the Daily.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Palatine, IL|News|
Additional Charges Filed Against Man Accused Of Assault, Battery
Ryan Storm, 20, is now facing over 20 charges. Some of them are Class X felonies.
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Chicago|News|
WGN News Crew Helps Arrest Man Accused In Child Sex Assault
WGN Ch. 9 reporters spotted Maurice Rocquemore, 34, and asked if a photo released by police was him.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Springfield, IL|News|
Elderly Couple Killed In Semi-Truck Crash Were Married 68 Years
Carl Adden, 95, and Isabelle Adden, 92, were killed when a semi-truck hit them on county road 500 East.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
2 Motorcyclists In Critical Condition After Tuesday Crash
Illinois State Police said one motorcyclist clipped the rear of the other motorcycle's wheel near Glenview.
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Oak Park-River Forest, IL|News|
School Board Drama + Summer Street Change + Sky-High Unemployment
Catch up on the latest headlines in Oak Park and River Forest with the Thursday edition of the Daily.
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Chicago|News|
CTA Moving 127-Year-Old Lakeview Building 30 Feet To The Right
The Vautravers Building is on an historic block of West Newport Avenue. In order to complete the Brown Line flyover project, it has to move.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Springfield, IL|News|
Darren Bailey Shoots $42B Budget With Rifle In Bid For Governor
In his first TikTok video, the Republican state senator expressed his dislike of the new budget via a semiautomatic sporting rifle.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Elgin, IL|News|
Man Crushed To Death By Forklift: Kane County Medical Examiner
Daniel B. Knabusch, 38, was found unresponsive at Hitachi Transport System in Elgin last week, according to police.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
3 Injured In Rollover Crash In Gurnee
An 18-, 20- and 22-year-old were taken to the hospital after the Subaru they were traveling in rolled over after a crash involving a Mazda.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Illegal Firearms In Apartment Linked To Other Crimes, Police Say
Police searched the apartment after responding to a call of an attempted carjacking in the area.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Oak Park-River Forest, IL|News|
Police Complaints + Proposed Family Housing + Perfect Date Night
Catch up on the latest headlines in Oak Park and River Forest with the Wednesday edition of the Daily.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Animal Control Offers Drive-Thru Microchip, Rabies Vaccine Exams
Kane County Animal Control will host a drive-thru clinic for dog and cat owners in order to make the process easier amidst busy vet offices.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Skokie, IL|News|
84-Year-Old Man Dead In Lincolnwood House Fire
Fire officials said the man was unresponsive when crews pulled him from a home on Karlov Avenue.
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Aurora, IL|News|
1 Person In Custody After 'Brief Standoff' On Walcott Road: Cops
Authorities said they were investigating a possible armed robbery near the 2100 block of Walcott Road. A Special Response Team was on scene.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
R. Kelly's Lawyers Withdraw From Case 2 Months Before Trial
The singer-songwriter's pair of Chicago-based lawyers said they didn't feel comfortable in a federal case, others said they were fired.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Springfield, IL|News|
No COVID-19 Shot Required For Illinois State University Students
The university said students who do not provide proof of their vaccination status will be required to get tested regularly on campus.
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Oak Park-River Forest, IL|News|
Climate Change Protest + Car Crash + Cold Cases
Catch up on the latest headlines in Oak Park and River Forest with the Tuesday edition of the Daily.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Elgin, IL|News|
35-Year-Old Man Dead After Crash On McLean Boulevard
Elgin officials said the man lost control of his vehicle after crossing the Metra tracks near Big Timber Road.
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