Chicago|News|
AG Raoul Pleads To Facebook: 'Stop' Developing Instagram For Kids
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul said Instagram for children under 13 would make them vulnerable to predators and suicidal thoughts.
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|
Gas Price Spike In IL Not Due To Pipeline Shutdown: AAA
The average gas price in Illinois was more than 20 cents higher than the national average. Officials said a gas shortage is unlikely here.
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Lakeview, IL|News|
21-Year-Old In Serious Condition After Hit-And-Run In Lakeview
The young woman was crossing the road in Wrigleyville Tuesday night when she was hit by a Hyundai Elantra who fled the scene, police said.
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Chicago|News|
Cook County Jail Chess Team Wins 2nd In International Competition
The team from the Cook County Jail represented the U.S. against teams from Russia, Spain and Armenia.
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Chicago|News|
Man Had 'Switch' Devices To Turn Guns Into Machine Guns: Attorney
A 24-year-old Chicago man is facing five counts of transporting and selling devices that can change a gun into a full-automatic machine gun.
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Evanston, IL|News|
Chicago Children's Hospitals Plan Clinics To Vaccinate Kids 12-15
Three major Chicago-area hospitals are holding clinics for teenagers and adolescents after Pfizer's shot was approved for people that age.
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Chicago|News|
Shedd Aquarium Sued Over Research Boat Sexual Harassment Claims
Susan Catherine Edgerton worked aboard the Coral Reef II for about a year before she was fired with no explanation, the lawsuit states.
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Chicago|News|
Illinois To 'Ramp Down' COVID-19 Vaccine Supply As Demand Lowers
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Monday that the state will ask for fewer vaccine doses from the federal government due to a backlog of supply.
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Chicago|News|
Cyclists, Walkers Rejoice: Navy Pier Flyover Bridge Completed
The Navy Pier Flyover project has been in the works for almost a decade. Now, the city unveils the new trail as the lakefront reopens.
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Chicago|News|
3 Killed In Starved Rock State Park Explosion Identified: Coroner
LaSalle County Coroner Rich Ploch said the men might have been cooking fish or lighting a fire with the black powder.
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Chicago|News|
Major Commercial Buildings Will Bring Vaccine Doses To Workers
Major buildings like Merchandise Mart and the Wrigley Building will provide vaccination clinics to workers at the office.
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Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Remembering IL Officers Who Died In 2021: National Police Week
Illinois lost three police officers in the line of duty in 2021.
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Chicago|News|
Illinois Weekend Events: Paleontology, Dodgeball, Mother's Day
Looking for things to do in the Chicago area this weekend? Patch has you covered.
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Chicago|News|
City of Chicago Emails Stolen During Data Transfer To Law Firm
The city was transferring documents to the Jones Day law firm, which is handing the investigation into the Anjanette Young raid.
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Chicago|News|
12-Year-Old Boy Unintentionally Shot By Friend Playing With Gun
The boy is in critical condition after his friend, another child, discharged the weapon Thursday night, according to officials.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Hosts Drive-Thru Job Fair
The event will require face coverings and be conducted out of participants' cars.
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Chicago|News|
Body Of A Woman In Her 30s Recovered From Lake Near Navy Pier
Police said the Chicago marine unit responded to the call of a body in the water a little after 6 a.m. Friday.
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Chicago|News|
3 Killed In Starved Rock Blast Were Related: Coroner
Coroner Rich Ploch said the explosion that killed the Chicago-area men was an accident, not foul play or a public safety threat.
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Chicago|News|
Adler Planetarium Astronomer Drops Lawsuit Against American Girl
The Chicago institution employee filed a lawsuit against the toy company for creating a doll they said looked like the planetarium fellow.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Worker Critically Injured At Copley Hospital Renovation Site
A worker at the old Copley Hospital site was airlifted to Loyola Medical Center with serious head injuries after bricks fell on him.
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