Champaign, IL|News|
Illegal Newspaper Raid Contributed To Mom's Death, Paper's Owner Says
Eric Meyer says police raided his Kansas newspaper office and home, where his 98-year-old mother lived.
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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Milwaukee, WI|News|
Ex-Milwaukee Reporter Says Illegal Raid Contributed To Mother's Death
Eric Meyer says police raided his Kansas newspaper office and home, where his 98-year-old mother lived.
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Mokena, IL|News|
Back To School: Mokena 2023-24 School Calendar
District 159 students return to the classroom this week and here's a look at key dates and breaks ahead for the upcoming school year.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Elgin, IL|News|
Back To School: Elgin District U-46 2023-24 School Calendar
Elgin District U-46 students return to the classroom this week and here's a look ahead at key dates and break for the upcoming school year.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Springfield, IL|News|
Back To School: Springfield 2023-24 School Calendar
District 186 students return to the classroom on Aug. 21 and here's a look at key dates and breaks for the upcoming school year.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Champaign, IL|News|
Back To School: Champaign 2023-24 School Calendar
Students in Champaign Area 4 schools began returning to the classroom Monday and here's a look at key dates in the upcoming school year.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Decatur, IL|News|
Back To School: Dectatur District 61 2023-24 School Calendar
Students in Decatur's 15 school buildings returned back to school on Monday and here's a look at the school year ahead.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Elgin, IL|News|
5 Non-Profits To Get Behind In the Elgin Area
Several community organizations work in a number of ways to provide better services for Elgin residents and families in the Fox Valley.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Springfield, IL|News|
5 Nonprofits To Get Behind In The Springfield Area
Several community organizations work in a number of ways to provide better services for Springfield-area and Central Illinois families.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Champaign, IL|News|
5 Nonprofits To Get Behind In The Champaign Area
Several community organizations work in a number of ways to provide better services for Champaign and Urbana-area residents and families.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Decatur, IL|News|
5 Non-Profits To Get Behind In The Decatur Area
Several community organizations work in a number of ways to provide better services for Decatur and Macon County residents and families.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Milwaukee, WI|News|
Wisconsin's Bobblehead Hall Of Fame Unveils Pickleball Mascot, Bobbles
The Milwaukee-based Hall of Fame has two new offerings to commemorate National Pickleball Day to honor the nation's fastest-growing sport.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Bobblehead Hall Of Fame Unveils 'Kitchen' Mascot, Pickleball Bobbles
The Hall of Fame has two new offerings to commemorate National Pickleball Day to honor the nation's fastest-growing sport.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Body Pulled From Lake Arlington Believed To Be Missing Person: PD
Sonar detected the body Friday morning after police said that belongings of a missing person from Wheeling were found on shore.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Wheaton's Hamilton Helps Keep PGA Tour Events On Course
John Hamilton will help oversee an army of volunteers at the BMW Championship in a role he has cherished for the past 45 years.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|News|
Man Flees Police, Jumps Into Pond, Rescued And Arrested: Northbrook PD
Christian Alcala of Chicago faces felony charges after police said officers had to rescue him after he jumped into a pond and couldn't swim.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
Veteran Buffalo Grove Police Officer Retires After 23 Years
Sgt. Tony Montiel served in a variety of roles within the department and also worked as a Lake County Task Force homicide detective.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Pizza Joint Expands CBD Menu With Local Business Connection
Rich's Pizza Joint has partnered with Mokena's Sunkissed Greenz and Frankfort's Track Farm to offer CBD-infused pizzas, sauces and dressing.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Bears Hall Of Fame Hopeful McMichael Hospitalized In ICU
Homer Glen resident Steve McMichael was admitted to a hospital overnight unconscious with sepsis but is now awake with stable vitals.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
Parking Lot Replacement At Willow Stream Park Begins In September
Crews will be working to replace lot at the south end of the park and visitors will need to find alternate parking for the rest of the year.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
