Chicago|News|
Goose Island Bourbon County Stout Release A Time-Honored Tradition
When the Chicago brewery's annual release takes place on Black Friday, it represents a 12-month cycle of hard work, creativity and passion.
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.
I can be reached at jeff.arnold@patch.com.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Illinois In Lower Half Of Most Overweight States In U.S.: New Study
The state ranked 32nd overall in obesity among its residents and ranked 17th when it comes to residents who are the most fit.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Vaccine Exemptions Reach All-Time High: See Illinois Data
Exemptions in Illinois increased by around 2 percent for the state's more than 135,000 kindergarten students.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Pritzker Pledges Additional $160M To Assist Asylum Seekers In IL
The new round of funding is on top of the $478 million the state has invested in providing shelter and services for 24,000 migrants.
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Chicago|News|
Some Chicago Starbucks Baristas To Walk Off The Job Thursday
Employees at several local Starbucks will participate in the Red Cup Rebellion as employees of the coffee giant seek better work conditions.
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Mokena, IL|News|
Man Charged In Dog's Torture Death In Mokena Faces June Trial Date
Matthew Berry was indicted in 2022 by a grand jury in connection with the death of two dogs belonging to a woman he met on a dating app.
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Mokena, IL|News|
Mokena Cops To Get Nearly $370K From Village To Settle Suit
Four police sergeants agreed to payments between $13,000 and $126,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging they were owed for unpaid overtime.
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Evanston, IL|News|
Northwestern Football Coach Braun Has Interim Tag Removed
Braun, who has been the Wildcats' interim coach after Pat Fitzgerald was fired, has been promoted to being Northwestern's permanent coach.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
These Are The Best Elementary, Middle Schools In IL: New Ranking
Here are the Illinois schools that ranked among the best in the nation, according to U.S. News.
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Chicago|News|
Chicago's Metropolitan Brewing To Stop Operations In December
The German-style craft brewery that opened in 2008 will close on Dec. 17 after failing to resolve a years-long dispute with its landlord.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Earthquake Registers 3.6, Leaving Some IL Residents Shaking
The quake was reported early Wednesday with an epicenter 100 miles southwest of Chicago, but residents near Aurora may have been affected.
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Mokena, IL|News|
Mokena Elementary Unveils New Central Playground For Students
The new playground includes more than 12,000 square feet of poured rubber surfacing and includes multiple structures and bridges to climb.
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Elmhurst, IL|News|
Knife Attack On Proviso West Student Leads To Lockdown: Officials
The attack took place in the school's parking lot and the victim was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries, school officials said.
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Chicago|News|
Metra's Overhauled Fare System Takes Effect In February
The new system takes Metra pricing back to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels and eliminates $6 and $10 day passes and $100 monthly passes.
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New Lenox, IL|News|
'One Football Family': New Lenox Jr. Warriors Cap Another Unbeaten Run
The Warriors recorded their ninth shutout victory in a 13-0 Lightweight Division Super Bowl win while preaching respect and togetherness.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Cantaloupes Sold In IL Recalled Over Salmonella Concerns
Certain types of Malichita melons sold in Illinois and several other states and Canada are being recalled due to salmonella concerns.
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Chicago|News|
100+ Protesters Arrested By CPD While Calling For Peace In Gaza
Hundreds of protesters demanding a cease-fire blocked the entrance to the Israeli consulate at Ogilvie Transportation Center.
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Chicago|News|
Johnson Appoints Ige As Chicago's New Health Commissioner
Dr. Olusimbo "Simbo" Ige, a former New York City assistant health commissioner, was named to Chicago's top post by Mayor Brandon Johnson.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Illinois Hunter Dies After Being Accidentally Shot In Face: DNR
Seth Egelhoff of Chesterfield was shot by a member of his hunting party and died before he could be airlifted to a hospital, officials said.
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Chicago|News|
Popular Chicago Seafood Shack Shut Down For Rodent Violations
Calumet Fisheries, a south-side destination, failed health department inspections in which hundreds of rat and mouse droppings were found.
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