Chicago|News|
Chicago Man Threatened Women's Reproductive Clinic, Doctors: Jury
Farhan Sheikh faces up to five years in prison after being found guilty of threatening to "slaughter" doctors and patients near the clinic.
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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Mokena, IL|News|
Mokena Veterans Day Ceremony Scheduled For Saturday
The ceremony honoring military veterans and active members of the armed forces will be held at 11 a.m. at Pioneer Cemetery.
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Chicago|News|
Pedestrian Struck Several Times While Attempting To Cross Dan Ryan
The person remains in serious condition after police said they were hit by five vehicles after they entered the expressway at 73rd Street.
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Chicago|News|
Former Chicago Health Commissioner Arwady To Join CDC
Allison Arwady, who was a city staple during the COVID-19 pandemic, will lead the CDC's National Center For Injury Prevention and Control.
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Detroit, MI|News|
Jason Benetti Signs Multi-Year Deal To Join Tigers TV Booth
Benetti, who was the Chicago White Sox full-time TV voice since 2018, replaces Matt Shepard as the play-by-play voice for Bally Sports.
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Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Homewood's Hometown Sox Broadcaster Benetti Signs Deal With Tigers
Jason Benetti, a 2001 Homewood-Flossmoor High School graduate, will be the TV voice of the Detroit Tigers after eight seasons with the Sox.
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Tinley Park, IL|News|
Tinley Bulldogs 'Completely Different Team' Ahead Of Super Bowl
The Bulldogs overcame a 25-0 loss to the New Lenox Warriors, who they will face in Sunday's Lightweight Division Super Bowl at St. Xavier.
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Evanston, IL|News|
Ex-Northwestern Captain, Super Bowl Champ Ulrich Dies at 41
Matt Ulrich, a Streamwood native and three-year starter on the Wildcats' offensive line, was part of the Colts Super Bowl team in 2006.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
10 IL Counties In Medium Risk Category For COVID Hospitalizations: CDC
Two counties saw 800 percent increases in hospitalizations over the past week as residents are being asked to use increased caution.
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Mokena, IL|News|
Mokena-Area Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving Day 2023
A number of national chains, and local restaurants are open on Thanksgiving Day and are also offering catering deals for holiday feasts.
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Chicago|News|
Here Are Chicago's 4 New Michelin-Star Winning Restaurants For 2023
Smyth in the West Loop was chosen as a 3-Michelin star restaurant while Antilier, Indienne and Daisies also received the prestigious award.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Biden To Visit Illinois, Meet With UAW Workers In Belvidere
President Joe Biden will arrive in the Rockford area on Thursday and travel to the soon-to-reopen Stellantis plant in Belvidere.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Illinois' Rate Of Mininum Wage Jumps To $14 In January
The $1 per hour increase is for workers 18 and up while tipped employees will also see a bump in pay before minimum wage hits $15 in 2025.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Illinois Man Wins $1M On $20 Ticket Purchased With Morning Coffee
The lucky winner purchased the winning ticket outside of Champaign even after his wife told him he needed to stop playing the lottery.
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Highland Park, IL|News|
Highland Park Veterans Day Ceremony Slated For Saturday
The annual ceremony honoring veterans and military members will begin at 11 a.m. and will include three local VFWs and Legion Posts.
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Evanston, IL|News|
Evanstonians Push Back Against Proposed $4.4M Property Tax Hike
The city's proposed $449 million budget calls for a property tax increase of nearly 8 percent, which represents the first jump in two years.
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Orland Park, IL|News|
Darlene's Pushes Culinary Envelope Behind Familiar Orland Beginnings
The sister restaurant to The White Sheep offers elevated breakfast favorites and more while creating a reputation for eclectic menu items.
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Skokie, IL|News|
Downton Abbey: The Exhibition Ready For Skokie Spotlight
The immersive experience of the hit British television drama opens on Friday at Old Orchard Mall and runs through the end of March.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Vets, Military Personnel Eat Free For Veterans Day At 19 IL Eateries
Veterans Day will be commemorated on Saturday and a variety of Illinois restaurants, coffee shops, and eateries are giving away free meals.
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Tinley Park, IL|News|
Tinley Eatery Benefit Helps Girls Of 'Beautiful Mama' Lost To Cancer
Gatto's Italian Restaurant and Bar is helping provide money for three girls whose mom, Elizabeth Curtner lost her cancer fight in October.
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