Romeoville, IL|News|
DUI, Eluding, Traffic Violations, Warrants: Romeoville Police Blotter
The Romeoville Police Department made a number of arrests over the past 10 days on a variety of criminal offenses.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
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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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Suspects Rob Gas Station At Gunpoint, Take Cash, Cigarettes: Police
Bolingbrook police said two men robbed the local Speedway station and forced the clerk inside before one suspect pulled out a handgun.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Gary Rabine To Make Bolingbrook Stop
Rabine, a conservative Republican, continues his statewide tour with a "Freedom Isn't For Fools" event on Friday at the Two Pints Lounge.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Catalytic Converter Thief Tried To Flee Romeoville Police: Cops
Romeoville Police said Antwaun Walker had been wanted in connection with multiple catalytic converters thefts and fleeing and eluding.
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Chicago|News|
Mickey And The Columbos: How Chicago Grew Mike Krzyzewski Into Coach K
As the Duke Hall of Famer prepares for his 13th Final Four, he carries lessons and values from a neighborhood schoolyard where it all began.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Homer Glen Board Appoints Carmen Maurella As New Village Manager
The 26-year resident was offered the job at a special meeting earlier this week and steps into the role after working in the private sector.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Disabled Semi Truck Blocks Southbound Lanes Of Veterans Parkway
Bolingbrook Police worked to direct traffic away from the South Frontage Road of I-55 before the truck was moved and traffic resumed.
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Darien, IL|News|
Work On $17M Bridge Replacement Project In Darien Begins Friday
Crews will begin work on the project which will take place at the Lemont Road Bridge along 1-55 that will continue through late 2023.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Police To Crack Down On Texting Drivers During April
A campaign being run as part of Distracted Driver Awareness month will place more emphasis statewide on drivers who are on their phones.
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Chicago|News|
Chris Rock's Chicago Show Tickets Spike After Oscar Night Slap
The comedian will perform three October shows at the Chicago Theater, but popularity has surged since Rock was slapped by actor Will Smith.
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Lemont, IL|News|
Obituary: Peggy Lee Smith
The former Lemont resident and long-time realtor moved to Florida and continued to create new friendships. Smith died recently at age 74.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Emergency Training Brings Host Of First Responders, Road Closures
Hundreds of emergency vehicles, simulated gunfire and other measures will be part of Will County emergency training in Romeoville next week.
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Chicago|News|
Man Scales Fence, Strips Naked, Climbs Onto Jet At Midway: CPD
The intoxicated man stripped before climbing onto the wing of the jet after his clothes got caught on a barbed-wire fence, police said.
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Lemont, IL|News|
Obituary: Francis E. “Frank” Wozniak
Frank Wozniak, 88, a Korean War veteran who served in the United States Army, died on Monday after spending his entire life in Lemont.
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La Grange, IL|News|
Prickly New Baby Porcupine Is Brookfield Zoo's Newest Resident
The porcupette was born on March 19 and weighed less than a pound but will eventually enjoy a diet of sweet potatoes and other veggies.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Hang Onto Your Hats As Warm Temps, Rain, Snow Move In: IL Weather
Wednesday brings temperatures near 70, but high winds and thunderstorms will make for unsettled conditions before snow is possible Thursday.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
12-Year-Old Chicago Girl Abducted By Biological Mother: Police
Christine Finch was scheduled to go to a medical appointment when police say she willingly got into her mother's car and the woman sped off.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
2 People Cut From Car, Hospitalized After Tree Struck In Lockport
Lockport Fire officials said that the elderly driver was in cardiac arrest while a woman in the car had to be airlifted to an area hospital.
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Elmhurst, IL|News|
Elmhurst Officials Plan Event To Stand In Solidarity For Ukraine
The April 6 event includes a day of giving and a candlelight vigil at which several community organizations will show support for Ukraine.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook's 'Boomer' Barbershopper Ready For A Big Stage
Shane Frantz discovered barbershop quartets as a 19-year-old during the pandemic and will join "Optimum" at the world championships in July.
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