Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Boy Scouts Commemorate Memorial Day With Post The Colors Event
As part of the annual fundraiser, scouts from Blackhawk Troop 11 deliver and retrieve American flags from the yards of Aurora residents.
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Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
- Chicago, IL
I am an award-winning journalist who has worked in sports and as an investigative reporter before starting with Patch as a roving editor in April, 2020. Prior to Patch, my work appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Forbes SportsMoney, ESPN.com and other outlets. I finished the 2012 Chicago Marathon and am currently studying improv at the renowned Second City, where many a Saturday Night Live alums got their start.
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Lemont, IL|News|
Cokinis, Heroes West Bring Custom Service, Scratch-Made Food To Lemont
Owner Joe Cokinis established his brand in Joliet and now plans to make his restaurant and special events space a staple on State Street.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Reckless Homicide, DUI Charges Filed In Deadly Joliet Crash
Maria Aiello worked as an investigator for the Will County public defender, and police say she was impaired at the time of the fiery crash.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Marine, East Aurora Native Medina Honored With Street Dedication
Sara Medina, who enlisted in the Marines shortly after her graduation from East Aurora High School, was killed in a 2015 helicopter crash.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Severe Storms, Hail Possible Before Temps Drop: IL Weather
Here's when severe weather could hit the Chicago area.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
2 Arrested, Handgun Recovered After Bolingbrook Disturbance: Police
A Wisconsin woman and a Chicago man face various criminal offenses after the disturbance that police said involved the displaying of a gun.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Large Fight, Possible Gunshots At Bolingbrook Lions Carnival: Police
Police found no evidence of gunfire, but police said large groups of people did damage to Memorial Day decorations and jumped on vehicles.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
1-55, Weber Road Detour Begins Soon, Temporarily Stopping Left Turns
The installation of traffic signals and crossovers begins on June 10, when local drivers will no longer be able to turn left for 10 days.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Up For Real Estate Publication's Municipality of The Year
The village is also up for a transaction lease award by RE Journals based on its ability to attract large developments and to create jobs.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Weekend Warm-Up: 90 Degrees Possible Memorial Day In Illinois
The long holiday weekend will produce an abundance of sunshine with temperatures gradually warming into the upper 80s for several days.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Roadwork Along I-53 To Cause Lane Closures Starting Tuesday
The $1.7 million IDOT project will include road patching and resurfacing along portions of I-53 and will continue through late September.
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Plainfield, IL|News|
Plainfield North Grad Earns Fulbright Scholarship, To Study In Nepal
Rachael Lau graduated in 2016 and earned a degree from Duke in 2020 and is one of four Duke Ph.D candidates to be awarded the scholarship.
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Chicago|News|
Chicago, Cook County Jump Into High COVID-19 Community Category
Health officials said an uptick in hospitalizations caused the change as Cook County joined several other local counties as new cases jump.
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Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Chicago PD Officer Faces Termination In Connection With Gun Incident
Sergeant Oneta Sampson Carney was charged with recklessly firing a gun at carjackers in the parking lot of an Evergreen Park Sam's Club.
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Chicago|News|
Chicago Woman Charged With Murder In 8-Year-Old Girl's Death: Police
Andreal Hagler, 38, was denied bond in court on Friday two days after Amaria Osby was found dead. Officials she had been asphyxiated.
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Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Endangered Missing Persons Alert Issued By State Police For Alsip Man
Cornelius Thompson, Jr., 23, was last seen on May 22 in Alsip and has a condition that places him in danger and police are asking for help.
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Oak Lawn, IL|News|
Gas Price Update: Average Price Still Over $5 Around Oak Lawn
Gas prices remained high on Thursday around Oak Lawn, so before you fill up the tank, take a look at the lowest gas prices nearby
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Palos, IL|News|
Gas Price Update: Average Price Still Over $5 Around Palos Area
Gas prices remained high on Thursday around Palos, so before you fill up the tank, take a look at the lowest gas prices nearby.
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Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Gas Price Update: Average Price Still Over $5 Around Evergreen Park
Gas prices remained high on Thursday around Evergreen Park, so before you fill up the tank, take a look at the lowest gas prices nearby.
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Aurora, IL|News|
East Aurora Native, Marine Veteran Medina To Be Honored This Weekend
Corp. Sara Medina was killed in action in 2015 while serving in Nepal and will be honored in a street dedication ceremony near her home.
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