Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Street Parking, Traffic Routes Affected By July 4 Fireworks
Oswego Police said that several street locations around the village will be affected immediately before and after the fireworks display.
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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Aurora, IL|News|
Ground Broken On $5.5M Aurora Smart Community Of 17 New Homes
The homes in a new smart community designed for first-time home buyers are meant to provide sustainability and affordability to owners.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Police Still Seeking Tips On Graduation Party Shooting
Police said an 18-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman were hospitalized after being shot when a fight started at the party in early June.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Supreme Court Bans Affirmative Action At IL Colleges
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday ended race-conscious affirmative action policies similar to those used for decades.
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Lemont, IL|News|
Lemont Pet Rescue Offering Dog Adoption Special Over Holiday Weekend
Ruby Whiskers Pet Rescue will host the inaugural Red White and Woof event for three days and will be offering dog adoptions for $150.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Plans, Zoning For New $360M Casino OK'd By Aurora Council
Aldermen voted 10-1 to approve final plans and zoning for the Hollywood Casino Aurora, which will move from downtown to Farnsworth Avenue.
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Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
McHenry Brewing Company Opens Patio Space, Taps Into History
The local taproom celebrates its five-year anniversary this weekend with an improved patio while celebrating a past that dates back to 1860.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Church, Northern Illinois Food Bank To Host Grocery Giveaway
Wesley United Methodist Church is holding one of 13 food giveaways across the region which provides groceries to the needy.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
Kane County Sheriff's Office Mobile Technology Ends Pursuits Safely
A mobile spike strip affixed to patrol vehicles has only been used twice but has proven effective in keeping motorists safe during chases.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Former Oswego Firefighter Put In For Fake Meetings, Unworked OT: Cops
Robert Carpenter, 54, faces charges of officials misconduct after police said he accepted more than $3,200 in pay for time he didn't work.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Irvin Says Bears Would Enhance Aurora's 'Bold Vision'
Mayor Richard Irvin added Aurora to the Chicago Bears' suitors, offering the city as a home to begin the next phase of the team's history.
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Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
Warrant Issued For Crystal Lake Man Accused Of Taking $80K In Jewelry
John Signorile faces criminal charges stemming from an incident in which police said be broke a window at Kohl's and left with merchandise.
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Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Lake In The Hills Cop Finds Positivity In Brain Surgery Recovery
A.J. Gazda had a brain tumor removed in May and has chosen to approach his new normal and upcoming return to work with a fresh perspective.
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Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
Air Quality 'Very Unhealthy' In McHenry County, Alert Issued: MCH
Health officials issued an alert that runs through Wednesday and said that poor air conditions caused by Canadian wildfires affect everyone.
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Grayslake, IL|News|
Driver Fatally Strikes 2 Horses In Grayslake, Leaves Scene: Police
Nabor Carrillo is cited for driving on a suspended license and leaving the scene of a crash after police said he struck the horses and fled.
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Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Talks Between Bears, Arlington Heights At 'Stalemate': Warren
Bears President Kevin Warren says stadium negotiations are "strictly business" but that the team needs a legitimate partner to move forward.
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Grayslake, IL|News|
Gunshots Reported At Gurnee House Party, Shell Casings Found: PD
Police said a gunshot victim showed up at a local hospital but investigators are uncertain whether the two incidents are connected.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
State Senator Donald DeWitte To Open St. Charles Office
The former St. Charles mayor and alderman will be in the new space three days a week and will also keep his West Dundee office open.
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Chicago|News|
Foxx Drops Charges Against Woman, Son In Chicago Hot Dog Stand Slaying
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx dropped murder charges after police said Carlisha Hood instructed her 14-year-old to shoot a man.
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Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
McHenry County State's Attorney, Fox River Grove Motel Strike Deal
The River Inn Motel faced a lawsuit declaring it a nuisance over overdose deaths before reaching an agreement to make security improvements.
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