Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego High School Cafeteria Rebranding Leads To Increased Interest
The high school was the first area school facility to undergo a renovation that offers students a more home-like environment for lunch.
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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.
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Chicago|News|
47,000 Runners Slated To Tackle 2023 Chicago Marathon
The marathon is considered one of the world's top six marathons and takes competitors through 29 of Chicago's neighborhoods.
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Aurora, IL|News|
North Aurora Randall Square Retail, Office Development Expands
Ground was broken on two buildings that will bring more office and retail space to the Randall Square space as the development continues.
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Chicago|News|
Bears Deal Receiver Claypool After Snapping 14-Game Skid
Claypool, who was benched the previous two games, was traded to Miami for a 2025 sixth-round pick after playing just 10 games in Chicago.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
MacArthur Fellow From Illinois Receives $800,000 ‘Genius Grant’
Illinoisan Rina Foygel Barber is a statistician studying the theoretical foundations of formal interference and prediction models.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Man Shot, Killed In Back Yard Of Home, Suspect Flees: PD
The 47-year-old man was found in the 100 block of North Calhoun Street and died at a local hospital from gunshot wounds, police said.
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Batavia, IL|News|
Major Utility Work Linked To Batavia Water Treatment Plant Project
Residents in parts of the city will experience utility work and parts of the Fox River Trail will be closed starting later this month.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Charges Filed In 2021 Fatal Shooting Of Aurora Man: Police
Rodolfo Madrigal of Streator was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals more than two years after police said she killed Andrew Contreras.
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Orland Park, IL|News|
Ex-Sandburg Star, NU Coach Fitzgerald Seeks $130M In Lawsuit
Pat Fitzgerald, who was fired after 17 years at Northwestern, claims he was wrongfully terminated in connection to a hazing scandal.
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Yorkville, IL|News|
91-Year-Old Yorkville Man Drowned In Fox River: Coroner
Joseph H. Sperry was found in the Fox River behind his home and died from injuries commonly associated with drowning, officials said.
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Evanston, IL|News|
Ex-Northwestern Coach Seeks $130M In Wrongful Termination Suit
Pat Fitzgerald, who was fired July 10 in connection with a hazing scandal, is seeking damages after being fired as the NU's football coach.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Streator Man Charged In 2021 Montgomery Fatal Shooting: Police
Rodolfo Madrigal, 43, is charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder in the 2021 fatal shooting of another man in Montgomery.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Lands Pre-Professional Soccer Franchise With River Light FC
The team will begin play in USL 2 in 2024 and will develop local soccer talent to put players on a path towards a professional career.
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Chicago|News|
NASCAR's Street Race Will Return To Chicago In 2024
NASCAR will again host two street races in early July but the process of setting up and tearing down the course will be shortened.
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Chicago|News|
Embattled Illinois DCFS Director Marc Smith Steps Down
Smith, who was appointed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker in 2019, will leave his role at the end of the year amid criticism of his performance.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Wednesday Powerball Jackpot Climbs To $1.2B: What To Know In IL
The Illinois Lottery is hosting a Powerball ticket giveaway on Wednesday when residents can grab as many tickets as they can in 5 seconds.
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Champaign, IL|News|
Memorial Stadium Fire Causes Minimal Damage, Under Investigation: FD
The blaze began in an area where groundskeeping equipment is kept and officials hope Illinois' football game Friday will go on as planned.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
12 Billionaires From Illinois Among Richest Americans: New Forbes List
Lukas Walton from the Walmart family fortune ranks as the wealthiest Illinois resident once again, with a net worth of more than $24B.
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Mokena, IL|News|
Pumpkin Patches For Family Fun Around Mokena
There are a number of pumpkin patches in the Mokena area and surrounding communities. Here are some of the most prominent ones.
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Chicago|News|
Ticket Prices Bottom Out As Lionel Messi's Chicago Chances Fade
The Chicago Fire are offering $250 credits as appreciation to fans who may be disappointed Messi may not play on Wednesday at Soldier Field.
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