Palos, IL|News|
Palos Park Streets To Be Closed For Autumn In the Park Parade
Police are reminding drivers to plan ahead as several local streets will be closed for four hours on Saturday to accommodate parade traffic.
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 Lawn, IL|News|
South Suburban Death Notices, Week Of September 11
South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.
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Oak Lawn, IL|News|
Oak Lawn Teacher Kelly McKinney Gives 'Next-Level Attention'
McKinney, a special education teacher in Oak Lawn, is a dedicated educator who takes a calm and creative approach to reaching students.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Stacy Gaskins Is A 'Quiet Hero' At Mokena No-Kill Shelter
Gaskins, the founder of NAWS Humane Society, is being recognized as a community leader for her work in the care of animals and pets.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Alsip Bishop Dan Willis 'Breaks Down Walls Of Prejudice, Racism'
Willis is the founder of The Lighthouse Church of All Nations and is known as a community and church leader who brings people together.
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Oak Lawn, IL|News|
Krystle and Meli Castro Give Of Themselves For Oak Lawn Cub Scouts
The two community leaders "go above and beyond" as volunteers to help lead Cub Scout Troop 3618 and improve the lives of area youngsters.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
For The Love Of Mike: Dancing Ditkas Crash Wedding Reception
Jake Mazanke, who went viral in a photo with his friends paying homage to former Bears coach Mike Ditka, stepped up his game on his wedding.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
Bears-Packers NFL 2023 Kickoff: What Fans Need To Know
The Bears look to end an eight-game skid against Green Bay in a rivalry that second-year coach Matt Eberflus calls the best in football.
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Palos, IL|News|
Car Wash Benefits Conrady Junior High Music Students
The car wash on Saturday will allow area junior high school students to attend a Chicago Symphony Orchestra performance and choir festival.
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Oak Lawn, IL|News|
Chicago Man, Teen Threatened To Shoot Man In Head In Carjacking: PD
Damarco Vaughn, 19, faces charges as does a 17-year-old teen who police said stole a vehicle at gunpoint from a man in Chicago Ridge.
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Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Blue Island PD Seeking Suspects In Labor Day Weekend Fatal Shooting
Jaramaine Wilcox, Jr., of Chicago, was found near Memorial Park with a single gunshot wound to the neck and died a short time later.
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Palos, IL|News|
'Dream Come True': Palos Heights' Coyne Schofield Inks Pro Hockey Deal
Kendall Coyne Schofield signed a three-year deal with Minnesota of the Professional Women’s Hockey League two months after giving birth.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
'We Play For The Bird': Orland's Eagles Hockey Program Turns A Corner
The team made up of Sandburg High students is coming off its first winning season in five years as expectations and the culture shift.
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South Side, IL|News|
'Underdog' Chef Dominique Leach Never Doubted Master Of 'Cue Title
Leach, who owns Lexington Betty Smokehouse, captured the Season 4 "BBQ Brawl" title by betting on herself even in the face of non-believers.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
Slain Chicago Pastor Remembered For Compassion, Giving Spirit
Police say Marisol Berrios was beaten to death inside her West Garfield Park home after a man broke into the home.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
142K In IL Sign Up For Biden's New Student Loan Plan, Some To Pay $0
With 1.6 million Illinois residents on loan repayment programs, the new program offers relief for those still paying down college bills.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
South Side, IL|News|
South Side Woman Choked With Zip Tie Dies, Suspect Confesses: SA
Reece Miller is being held without bond and officials say he wrote a note after attacking Ma Operio saying he didn't want to hurt her.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
Here's How Much The Chicago Bears Are Worth In 2023
The Bears are worth more than the NFL average of $5.1 billion, according to a new Forbes report. That's 14 percent more than in 2022.
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Chicago|News|
O'Hare, Midway Flights Canceled, Delayed By Summer Storms
More than 250 flights at Chicago's airports were delayed on Wednesday as thunderstorms moved through the area, dropping 2-4 inches of rain.
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South Side, IL|News|
Man Tried To Lure Kids Into Car On Chicago's South Side: CPD
Police said the man, described in his 20s or 30s, asked three kids if he could use their cell phone in attempt to get them into a car.
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