Chicago|News|
Forest View Nursing Student Died Of Strangulation, Smothering: ME
Charisma Ehresman, 20, was found unresponsive in a vehicle in Chicago's Austin neighborhood five days after she went missing from her home.
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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.
I can be reached at jeff.arnold@patch.com.
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Chicago|News|
IL Independent Eateries Say COVID Relief Needed To Avoid Closure
Independent restaurants in Illinois call on Congress to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund so they can keep their doors open.
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Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Longtime Arlington Park Owner Duchossois Dies 'Peacefully' At 100
Dick Duchossois, affectionately known as "Mr. D," will be remembered fondly as a military hero, local businessman and philanthropist.
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Chicago|News|
Public Space At Obama Center To Be Named For Slain Chicago Teen
A winter garden will be named for Hadiya Pendleton, who was shot and killed eight days after the Barack Obama's second inauguration.
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Chicago|News|
Free COVID Tests For Vulnerable Illinois ZIP Codes From IDPH
Eligible residents in certain areas of Cook, DuPage, Lake and Will counties have access to a free test kit, which incudes five rapid tests.
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Chicago|News|
Jackie Robinson West Journey Captured In New Documentary: Report
The Little League baseball team from Chicago's South Side will be featured in "One Golden Summer" which will be released in 2023.
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Chicago|News|
Chicago Fire FC Hopes To Build Training Center On Near West Side
The soccer team is working to develop a 30-acre vacant site for a multi-million facility that would also offer use for community events.
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Chicago|News|
Judge Denies Bond For Man, Teen Charged In 8-Year-Old's Killing
Xavier Guzman and a 16-year-old boy have been charged with murder in the death of Melissa Ortega, who was shot while walking with her mom.
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Chicago|News|
Twin Confesses To Chicago Murder, Brother Freed After 20 Years
Kevin Dugar had been in the Cook County Jail for 20 years before his twin brother, Karl Smith, said he killed a rival gang member in 2003.
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Chicago|News|
Bears Hire Colts Defensive Coordinator Matt Eberflus As Coach
Bears officials praised Eberflus' character and attention to detail and called him the right man to contend for "consistent championships".
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Chicago|News|
Deadliest Highways: Illinois State Police Expressway Shooting Map
The interactive map tracks reported expressway shootings back to 2019 as officials hope to use transparency to bring awareness to violence.
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Chicago|News|
16-Year-Old Boy, Man Charged In Connection With Girl's Killing
The two suspects were charged with murder and attempted murder in the killing of 8-year-old Melissa Ortega, who was shot over the weekend.
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Grayslake, IL|News|
Round Lake Man Charged In Crash That Killed Grayslake Dad-To-Be
Joe Paredes, 31, faces charges of driving under the influence of cannabis in the crash that killed Matthew Evers, who died on Father's Day.
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Chicago|News|
Illinois' Anti-Smoking Efforts Earn Low Marks In New Report
The American Lung Association’s annual State of Tobacco Control report evaluates states on steps taken to eliminate tobacco use.
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Chicago|News|
Fundraising Effort For Slain Chicago Mother, Teacher Calo At $80K
Amanda Calo, 31, was found shot to death in a parked car along with Illinois State Police trooper and estranged husband Antonio Alvarez.
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Chicago|News|
Chicago Bears Hire Ryan Poles As General Manager, Coach Next
The Bears named the Kansas City Chiefs' director of player personnel as general manager who will now have a hand in hiring a new head coach.
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Libertyville, IL|News|
Libertyville Party Bus Victim's Family Gets 7-Figure Settlement
James Larsen, 27, was killed in 2017 when he was thrown from a party bus and landed on I-294 while en route from a birthday party.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
Jogger Attacked By Rottweilers Suing St. Charles Couple: Lawsuit
Laura Kizman, 51, says she was almost killed when the two dogs "used her like a chew toy" when they attacked her while she was jogging.
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Chicago|News|
Illinois Sees 29 Percent Jump In Abortions For Visiting Women
Data from the Illinois Department of Health shows more than 9,600 women came here in 2020 as reproductive rights laws got tougher elsewhere.
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Chicago|News|
Hey Chicago: Looks A Little Chilly, Mocks Space Station Observers
Social media posts from those board the International Space Station caught a glimpse of the city's snowy landscape from 260 miles overhead.
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