Romeoville, IL|News|
Closing Metal Monkey Brewing 'Probably The Right Call': Owners
Dan Camp says closing the popular heavy metal brewery in August is a last resort but has been encouraged by Romeoville's community support.
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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|
Severe Storms Could Bring Damaging Wind, Hail To Chicago Area
Muggy conditions returned to the area Thursday and some residents may see severe weather before storm chances are hit or miss this weekend.
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Lemont, IL|News|
Lemont Park District Offering New Flag Football League This Fall
The league introduces young and middle school students to the basics of flag football on Sundays and will be played in a 6 vs. 6 format.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
28K IL Borrowers Will See Student Loan Balances Wiped Out
Illinois residents who collectively owe $1.3 billion in debt will be eligible to have debts cleared based on a new income-based program.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Baseball Veteran McCarthy Takes Over Lincoln-Way East Program
John McCarthy, a 2002 draft pick of the Texas Rangers, becomes the Griffins' coach after stints at Brother Rice and Homewood-Flossmoor.
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Evanston, IL|News|
'Extreme Sexual Hazing' Northwestern Lawsuit Coming 'Soon': Lawyer
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump says former players were part of a toxic environment where the hazing was normalized.
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Lemont, IL|News|
Road Crews To Apply Fresh Oil On Several Lemont Streets Wednesday
The village is asking drivers to avoid a number of local streets or to be aware of crews who will be working in several area locations.
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Lemont, IL|News|
A Father's Dream Becomes Lemont Couple's Bucket List Adventure
Loral Jagman and Brian Brown have spent the past year on a boat charting a 6,000-mile course that was destined to be traveled years ago.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
'We Are All Heartbroken': Romeoville's Metal Monkey Brewing To Close
The craft brewery that opened in 2016 never recovered from pandemic-related struggles and likely will close its taproom in August.
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Mokena, IL|News|
First Will County Cases Of West Nile Virus Detected In Mosquitoes
The virus was detected in batches of mosquitoes collected in Mokena, Frankfort, and Plainfield, according to county health officials.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Illinois Supreme Court Upholds SAFE-T Act, Cashless Bail System
In a 5-2 decision, the state's highest court ruled that the Safe-T Act, signed into law last year by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, is constitutional.
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Evanston, IL|News|
Former Northwestern Football Player Files Suit In Hazing Scandal
The former player, who was part of Northwestern's program from 2018-22, said Fitzgerald "knew about, enabled, and encouraged" sexual hazing.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Man Charged In Connection With Multiple Armed Robberies: PD
Joseph Weber, 28, is being held in the Will County Jail on $750,000 bond and is linked to robberies in New Lenox, Joliet, and Lockport.
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Chicago|News|
Man Pulled From Chicago River Near Salt Shed ID'd: Police
Norman Walton, 63, has been identified as the person found dead near the music venue and police have not yet released details of his death.
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Chicago|News|
Federal Judge Drops Bribery Charge Against ComEd
Illinois' largest utility previously agreed to a $200 million fine but had agreed to a deal with prosecutors to comply with stipulations.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Bait Shop Serves Will County Fishermen, Residents
The bait shop at Hidden Oaks Preserve opened a year after the previous shop was torn down and rebuilt by the Will County Forest Preserve.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Public Imput Welcomed As Lockport Police Seeks Re-Accreditation
The department, which was accredited in 2018, is seeking to become reaccredited which reduces liability risk and represents best practices.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
More Sickened By Parasitic Stomach Bug In IL As Cases Spike: CDC
Health officials have reported that between 11 and 30 cases of the stomach illness in Illinois, up from 1-5 last month, but no deaths.
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Evanston, IL|News|
Civil Rights Attorney Crump To Represent 8 Northwestern Hazing Victims
Ben Crump expects more former Northwestern players to join the suit and said the legal action will also expose hazing at other programs.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Unhealthy Air From Wildfires Persists Before Clear Conditions Move In
An air quality alert remains in place on Monday before the hazy and smoky conditions move out and mostly sunny and dry conditions take over.
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