Chicago|News|
Chicago Public School Students Set To Return As Weather Improves
The district said that it will continue to implement inclement weather protocols but and said students will need to make up missed work.
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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Oak Brook, IL|News|
Fire Breaks Out Inside Drury Lane Theater Mechanical Room: FD
No one was injured after the theater was evacuated after firefighters arrived at the Oakbrook Terrace theater to find heavy smoke inside.
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Chicago|News|
Woman, 40, Discovered Dead In Chicago Office Building: CPD
The woman was found by a cleaning crew in an office in the Pricewaterhouse Cooper building and was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Chicago|News|
Chicago's Great Lake Jumper Lives For Daily 'Glorious Moment'
Dan O'Conor has not allowed sub-zero temperatures to keep him from plunging into Lake Michigan and other water for 1,200 days since 2020.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Pritzker Pleads With Texas Gov. To Stop Sending Migrants To IL
Citing sub-zero temperatures that are coming, Gov. J.B. Pritzker implored Gov. Greg Abbott to act humanely and stop sending migrants north.
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Mokena, IL|News|
8 Of The Best Places To Watch The Big Game In, Near Mokena
Championship Sunday will be here before local football fans know it and here's a way to create your game plan in and around Mokena.
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Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL|News|
Restoration Of Beloved Murals At Lake Forest Library To Begin Soon
The library board recently approved devoting up to $266,000 to repair and restore 12 murals that are nearly 92 years old inside the library.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Arbitrator Sides With Ascension St. Joe's In Nurses Contract Dispute
The arbitrator ruled that hospital officials are complying with the bargaining agreement in keeping St. Joseph's nursing staffing in place.
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Skokie, IL|News|
As Winter Storm Settles In, Skokie Parking Plan Takes Effect
With more than 2 inches of snow on the ground, the village's alternate-side parking plan is in effect on Friday and Saturday between 8-6.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
96K ComEd Customers Without Power Due To Storm In Chicago Area
The utility said that Friday's inclement weather has knocked out electricity for many customers, including more than 73,000 in Cook County.
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Wilmette-Kenilworth, IL|News|
Wilmette Creates Plan For Welcoming Asylum-Seekers To Area
Village officials said nine buses of migrants have arrived since New Year's Eve, prompting them to create a plan to get migrants to Chicago.
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Wilmette-Kenilworth, IL|News|
Major Winter Storm Closes Kenilworth Village Offices On Friday
Village officials said staff members will be checking voicemail and emails periodically and expect to re-open the office on Monday.
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Chicago|News|
Winter Storm Grounds O'Hare Air Traffic, Cancels More Than 700 Flights
The Federal Aviation Administration grounded air traffic at O'Hare International Airport as heavy and blowing snow has moved into the area.
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Evanston, IL|News|
Evanston Man Charged In 'Ender' Graffiti Tagging: Police
Daniel Burnett, 38, faces a felony charge after police witnessed him tagging the Central Street CTA station with the painted moniker.
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Chicago|News|
After Viral Pic, Chicago Artist Says 'I Can't Be The Rat Hole Guy'
Winslow Dumaine's photo of the image of a rat indented into a local sidewalk has garnered more than 5 million views and 135,000 likes.
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Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Arlington Heights Or Chicago, Warren Says Bears 'Have Good Choices'
Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren says the team's stadium plans include settling on a location in what will be a "40-year decision".
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Wilmette-Kenilworth, IL|News|
Wilmette Trustees Reject McDonald's Drive-Thru Zoning Request
In a 6-0 vote, village board members said that resident's concerns over added traffic and safety concerns outweighed possible benefits.
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Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|News|
Glencoe Jewish Organization Creates 'Strong Sense Of Family'
Chabad Glencoe was started in 2019 by Rabbi Shalom Wolberg in 2019 to help unite local Jewish residents in a non-judgmental setting.
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Highland Park, IL|News|
Accused HP Parade Shooter's Trial Pushed Back From February
Robert Crimo III was scheduled to go to trial in February, but the case will be delayed after he reversed his decision to represent himself.
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Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL|News|
Bears Coach Eberflus Returns, OC Getsy, Offensive Assistants Fired
Offensive coordinator Luke Getsy and quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko were among those fired after the Bears offense struggled to produce.
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