Across Illinois, IL|News|
20 IL Schools Named National Blue Ribbon Schools For 2023
About 350 schools were named National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2023. Here are the schools in IL, many of which are in greater Chicago.
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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Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Mount Prospect Man Faces Attempted Murder Charges In Shooting: PD
James Alcantar was charged after police said that he fired a gun at two men who were outside of his apartment, hitting one in the arm.
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Mokena, IL|News|
Mokena Man Fired Gun Near Residence, Lied To Cops: Police
Arin Schuit faces weapon charges after police said he fired two shots near his Wolf Road residence and then lied about hearing the shots.
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Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
1 Killed, 2 Seriously Injured In Head-On Crash In Long Grove: Police
The driver of a box truck was killed when police said he crossed into the path of a semi-truck on Route 53 and hit the truck head-on.
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Deerfield, IL|News|
Domestic Battery, Battery On An Officer, DUI: Lake County Blotter
The Lake County Sheriff's Office made a series of arrests of residents including on charges related to domestic batter and other crimes.
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Chicago|News|
2 Chicago Restaurants Make New York Times 'Restaurants List'
Logan Square Italian bistro Daisies and Avondale Indian eatery Thattu made the Times' list of 50 top places to be excited about in the U.S.
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Glenview, IL|News|
Man Found Dead Inside Glenview Home: Police
Police were called to the home in the 700 block of Long Road on Monday night and found a man dead inside the residence.
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Oak Park-River Forest, IL|News|
Video Of Missing Ex-NFL Player Reportedly Surfaces Amid Mother's Death
Sergio Brown's brother urged him to come home after Myrtle Brown, 73, was found dead near a creek behind her Maywood home.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
Oak Forest Principal's Wish List Helps Create Accessible Playground
Regina Schnell dreamed big but thanks to a partnership with Jewel, special needs students at Morton Gingerwood School can now play safely.
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Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
Buffalo Grove's Clove Celebrates Milestone With Chick-fil-A Opening
The popular fast-food chain became the first retailer to open within the mixed-used development space that continues to progress.
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Northbrook, IL|News|
Chicago Man, 19, Charged In Northbrook Carjacking: Police
Carlos Clark has been charged in the August carjacking of a woman who said her car was taken after the offender said he had a weapon.
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Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Arlington Heights Teen Charged As Adult In DUI Crash: Prosecutor
Isabel Guerra, 16, faces multiple DUI felony charges stemming from a February crash that hospitalized the teen and four other passengers.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Cashless Bail Now In Effect In Illinois After Legal Challenges, Debate
Judges have the power to determine whether defendants facing criminal charges face enough of a risk to society or to flee be held on bond.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
4 IL Colleges Among Top 100 In Nation: US News Rankings
U.S. News & World Report greatly changed how it ranks colleges this year. See how the results affected Illinois schools.
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Arlington Heights, IL|News|
1 In Custody After Gunshot Victim Enters Mt. Prospect CVS: Police
One person was arrested at a local apartment complex but has not been charged after the man entered the CVS after being shot in the arm.
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Manhattan, IL|News|
Rupert The Wallaby Home In Monee After 'He Had His Adventure'
Rupert is back home after being missing for several days before tips finally helped owner Josie Hange track him to a neighbor's garage.
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Manhattan, IL|News|
Family Confirms Body Pulled From Pond Is Missing Mokena Man
A man's body pulled from a retention pond in Manhattan Sunday is that of a missing Mokena man, family said Sunday night.
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Manhattan, IL|News|
After 2 Drone Searches, Still No Sign Of Missing Mokena Man: Police
Robert Hollingsworth, 28, is believed to be endangered and has not been since since 2 a.m. Wednesday since he fled a car crash in Manhattan.
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Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Nebraska Folk Trio Added To Homewood Music Series Lineup
The Wildwoods will perform at the Trail Music Music Series in October, bringing their style of descriptive lyrics to Walton Preserve.
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Tinley Park, IL|News|
Tinley Park Author Uses Mystery To Spark Kids' Interactive Skills
School social worker Joy Gallivan published a book that teaches young kids how to pick up on physical clues to better engage with others.
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