Aurora, IL|News|
Police Search For Suspect After 2 Shot, Injured In Parking Lot
North Aurora police responded to a call of two men shot at a Woodman's parking lot Tuesday. They are searching for the suspect nearby.
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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Chicago|News|
Bill Would Stop Schools From Banning Black Hairstyles
A bill in the Illinois Senate aims to make sure schools don't prohibit braids, cornrows and dreadlocks in their dress codes.
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Chicago|News|
‘Bottomless’ Supply of 17-Year Cicadas In Illinois
A psychoactive chemical in a fungus causes the insects emerging in Illinois to copulate until their genitals fall off, research shows.
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South Side, IL|News|
Man Admits To Pouring Gasoline On Woman, Lighting Her On Fire
Henry Taylor, 31, is charged with murder after Luevenia Gardner died at Trinity Hospital a month following the incident.
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Chicago|News|
Best Summer Road Trips In Illinois
If you're looking to take a weekend (or a week!) to explore all the hidden gems Illinois has to offer, Patch has you covered.
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Chicago|News|
Child Porn Reports Increase 16% In 2021, AG's Office Predicts
Illinois Attorney General Raoul said the increase could be due to the pandemic, which left many children in bad situations with more tech.
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Chicago|News|
17 Arrested In High Level Drug-Trafficking Investigation: Police
Multiple agencies cooperated in "Operation Tragic Blow," which aided in removing heroin and cocaine intended for distribution from the city.
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Chicago|News|
$5,000 Reward For Info On Driver Who Hit And Killed 1-Year-Old
Jamyah Harris, 1, was killed in a hit-and-run early Thursday morning. The family joined a Chicago philanthropist in offering a cash reward.
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Chicago|News|
Vaccine Clinics To Open At Illinois Travel Hubs For Memorial Day
Those traveling during Memorial Day Weekend will have the option to receive a J&J vaccine at Union Station and other pit stops.
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West Side, IL|News|
1-Year-Old Girl Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash
The driver of a black Chrysler struck multiple other parked cars before getting out of their car and running away, police said.
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Chicago|News|
McDonald's Offers Free iPhone For New Workers Who Stay 6 Months
A McDonald's in Altamont is finding a new way to incentivize employees. Fast-food restaurants are being hit hard by an employee shortage.
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Chicago|News|
Body Of Missing Woman Found In Cadillac, Shot To Death: Police
The 41-year-old woman found with an injury to her neck in the Lake View neighborhood was identified as Kendra Gardner, who was missing.
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Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
Prairie Road Cleared After Downed Power Lines
Officials recommended using Buffalo Grove Road instead while they work to fix the power lines.
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Aurora, IL|News|
2 Teens Charged With Murder In Monday Aurora Shooting
The two boys were charged on Wednesday in connection with the shooting on the 400 block of South Spencer Street.
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Chicago|News|
Stores May See Permanent 10 PM Liquor Sale Curfew Under New Plan
Mayor Lori Lightfoot's proposed Chi Biz Strong Initiative would ban the sale of packaged goods from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily.
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Chicago|News|
Adam Toledo's Family Starts Urban Farm For At-Risk Youth
The family of the 13-year-old boy shot and killed by a Chicago police officer said they want to help other families keep their children safe
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Palatine, IL|News|
Woman Walking Dogs That Attacked And Killed Pet Charged 4 Times
The woman walking the dogs did not own them, but the owner was cited with 13 ordinance violations.
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Chicago|News|
Lakefront Reopens, Lightfoot Says 'Welcome Back, Beaches'
Almost all of the city's Lake Michigan beaches will be open with concessions, retail space and dining.
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Lakeview, IL|News|
Woman Found Dead In Car Had 'Injury To Her Neck': Police
Chicago police found a 41-year-old woman dead in the front seat of her Cadillac sedan on Tuesday evening in Lake View.
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Hammond, IN|News|
Body In Little Calumet River Is Missing Autistic 12-Year-Old: PD
Lake County Coroner's Office confirmed the body of Kyrin Carter was found in the river after almost ten days of searching.
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