Chicago|News|
Woman Attacked Female Victims With Bat On Chicago's NW Side: Police
A woman who Chicago police said attacked at least nine women in six incidents in three neighborhoods is in custody, but hasn't been charged.
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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Chicago|News|
Blackhawks Sell $5.2M In Season Tickets Since Grabbing No. 1 Pick
The Hawks sold 500 season tickets worth $2.5 million in just 90 minutes after earning the right to draft Connor Bedard in the NHL lottery.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
Shelter In Place Lifted At Oak Forest High School After Bomb Threat
Police say a call was made to Oak Forest Police claiming there to be a bomb at the school. Police were able to trace the call to juveniles.
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Tinley Park, IL|News|
Tinley Man Faces Charges After Fleeing Cops With AR-15 In Car: Police
Waseem Georgy, 20, was seen traveling at a high rate of speed in Oak Forest and tried to escape when police attempted to stop his car.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Debt Ceiling: Default Could Hit IL Household Wealth, Benefits
Nearly 44,800 federal employees and more than 21,000 active military members could see payments delayed with a rise in the debt ceiling.
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Lemont, IL|News|
Ruby Whiskers Fundraiser, Cat Adoption Pop-Up To Be Held This Weekend
Local residents can support the Lemont animal rescue by dining at Mama D's on Saturday and can also adopt a new cat at a Homer Glen shop.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Illinois State Trooper Injured In I-64 Shootout, Suspect Dies: Police
The trooper sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the shootout which took place after an altercation when the suspect pulled a gun.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Illinois Has 84 Senior Living Communities On U.S. News ‘Best’ List
The report evaluated 189 senior living facilities across Illinois and 84 were deemed worth considering for safety and care of residents.
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Chicago|News|
Woman, Child Injured After Falling From Overpass Into I-90: ISP
The woman suffered life-threatening injuries after state troopers said they found her and a young child lying on the Dan Ryan Expressway.
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Chicago|News|
Aurora MMA Fighter Found Dead Took His Own Life, Family Says
Trevon Lawson, who fought as The Last Shinobi, was found in his car near a Schaumburg hotel last week two weeks after he went missing.
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South Side, IL|News|
4 Arrested In Connection With Deadly Shooting Of Chicago Cop: Reports
Two men and two women were reportedly taken into custody after a standoff with police after CPD officer Areanah Preston was shot to death.
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Mokena, IL|News|
Obituary: William Earl Reiter
William Reiter, a Vietnam War veteran and longtime mechanic who loved his family, friends, and the Minnesota Vikings passed away at age 72.
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Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Lake In The Hills Man Thrown From Motorcycle, Charged With DUI: Police
Austin Lehr faces charges after police said he crossed the center line on Route 176 and struck another vehicle, throwing him from the bike.
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Libertyville, IL|News|
1 Person Killed, 1 injured In 2-Vehicle Libertyville Crash: Police
One driver was killed after being trapped in their vehicle in the late-night crash that took place on U.S. Highway 45 and Peterson Road.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Some IL Taxpayers Will Receive Share Of $141M TurboTax Settlement
About 143,000 Illinois residents will get part of Illinois' $4.38M portion of the settlement, which will pay up $85 this month.
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Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL|News|
Waukegan Volleyball Coach, School Counselor Dies In Shooting: Police
Niolis Collazo, 23, died in a weekend shooting and worked as a counselor with middle school girls and as a boys' volleyball coach.
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Chicago|News|
Chicago Seeing Resurgence Of Monkeypox Cases Since Mid-April
Seven new cases of monkeypox have been reported since April 17, which is the largest number of cases for any region in the country.
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Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL|News|
Union Pacific North Trains Back Moving After Metra Train Hits Car: UPN
No one was injured after the train struck a vehicle near Lake Forest, stopping trains moving in both directions for nearly and hour.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Champaign Couple ID'd Among Victims Killed In I-55 Dust Storm Crashes
Amy Zinchuk, a local piano teacher, and her husband, Mike, had been married 30 years before they died in the crash involving 72 vehicles.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Illinois Assault Weapon Ban Back On After Appellate Ruling
A Chicago federal judge issued a stay on a ruling last week that temporarily blocked the ban while the law is considered by a higher court.
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