Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Couple Tips Scale In Their Favor With BMI Surgery
Susanna and James Ellexson have dropped 356 pounds together after undergoing a gastric bypass procedure at Silver Cross Hospital in 2020.
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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Plainfield, IL|News|
N95 Masks Available At Meijer Stores: Find One Near Plainfield
Meijer, with a location in Plainfield, became one of the first chains in the Midwest to begin offering the free N95 masks Monday.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
N95 Masks Available At Meijer Stores: Find One Near Homer Glen
Meijer, with a location in Homer Glen, became one of the first chains in the Midwest to begin offering the free N95 masks Monday.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Man Faces Weapons Charges After Traffic Stop: Police
Ernan Omana was charged in connection with the reckless firing of a gun on Hickory Drive after police said he admitted to being involved.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
Lemont's Odd-Even Parking Restrictions Take Effect On Tuesday
As village snow removal crews begin to clean out local streets from this weekend's snowfall, residents are asked to move their vehicles.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville's White Oak Library District Celebrates 100 Years
The library district was originally started by the Lockport Women's Club but eventually grew and added a branch in Romeoville in 1971.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Juveniles Charged After Traffic Stop Yields Pot, Pistol: Police
The three juveniles face traffic and criminal charges after Bolingbrook Police said they found marijuana and an air soft pistol in the car.
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Chicago|News|
'Dreadhead Cowboy' Pleads Guilty, Sentenced To 1 Year: Report
Adam Hollingsworth, known as the Dreadhead Cowboy, pleaded guilty to animal cruelty charges and will surrender possession of his horse.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Plainfield Man Stole Jeep, Led Cops On Chase: Police
Indiana State Police said Kenyon Johnson was in a stolen Jeep Cherokee taken in a Facebook scam and eluded troopers before being arrested.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
1 Killed, 1 Seriously Injured In Hampshire Manufacturing Blast
The workers were cleaning a tank at W.R. Meadows Inc. when a chemical explosion took place at plant that makes asphalt, concrete products.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
C.W. Avery YMCA To Host Free COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
The Plainfield facility is partnering with the Illinois Department of Public Health to offer the vaccinations from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Oak Park-River Forest, IL|News|
Berwyn Man Indicted In Local Cell Phone Store Robberies: Feds
Ocie Banks, Jr.,33, has pleaded not guilty after a federal grand jury indicted him on counts involving robberies in Berwyn and Cicero.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Kendall County COVID-19 Cases, Positivity Rate On Steep Decline
Officials announced a drop of more than 50 percent in new cases over the past week while the positivity rate dipped to 14.2 percent.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Free Pop-Up Vaccine Clinic, Flu Shots Offered In Aurora Saturday
The clinic, offered by IDPH, will offer first and second COVID-19 shots along with boosters at the Grace Community Christian Church.
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Oswego, IL|News|
District 308 Driver, Monitor Shortages Force Travel Alterations
Officials said a shortage of bus drivers and monitors forced the cancelation of bus service of Oswego High, Traughber Jr. High for two days.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Police Veteran Thurman Dies From COVID-19 Complications
Ken Thurman 51, spent 21 years with the department and is the second Aurora officer to die from COVID-19 complications in the past week.
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Chicago|News|
Bulls Guard Lonzo Ball To Undergo Knee Surgery, Miss 6-8 Weeks
Ball reportedly suffered a slight tear in the meniscus of his left knee and will travel to California soon to undergo the medical procedure.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Aurora Man Arrested In Early-Morning Domestic Incident In Oswego
Elbert Phillips was charged with aggravated battery after officers were called to a home where a woman said someone was trying to kill her.
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Plainfield, IL|News|
12 Ira Jones Middle School Vocalists Selected For All-State Choir
The sixth graders will represent Plainfield District 202 at the IMEA state All-State chorus this month at the Peoria Convention Center.
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Chicago|News|
Man Faces Attempted Murder Charge In U Chicago Shootout
Rhysheen Wilson faces attempted murder of a police officer who was previously involved in another shooting of a student near campus in 2018.
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