Across Illinois, IL|News|
Illinois City's Abortion Pill Shipping Ban Could Violate State Law
The City of Danville's ordinance banning the mailing of abortion pills could face legal challenges.
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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Evanston, IL|News|
Evanston Downtown Farmers Market Set To Start 48th Season
The market opens for the spring on Saturday and will feature more than 50 vendors offering an array of fruits, vegetables, and baked goods.
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Chicago|News|
Feds Bust Men With 44 Pounds Of Fentanyl In Luggage At Midway: DEA
Two men were under investigation and feds said they agreed to have their luggage searched when agents found 22 pounds of drugs in each bag.
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Detroit, MI|News|
Feds Bust Detroit Men With 44 Pounds Of Fentanyl At Chicago Airport
Two men were under investigation and feds said they agreed to have their luggage searched when agents found 22 pounds of drugs in each bag.
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Huntley, IL|News|
Huntley ‘Champion’ Battling Cancer Hopes To Inspire Others With Fight
14-year-old Lucas Gidelski is the 2023 Champions For Cures honoree as the Huntley High School freshman battles life changes and lymphoma.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
No Book Bans: Illinois To Become 1st State To Prohibit Book Banning
A bill that would keep funding from school libraries that pull books from its collection is set to go to the desk of Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Eta Aquariids ‘Outburst’ Predicted In 2023: When To Watch In Illinois
Illinois residents may be able to catch quite the light show in the sky when they could see a meteor shower just before dawn on Friday.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Illinois, Chicago Math, Reading Scores Down After COVID Slide: Report
While fourth and eighth-grade scores are slightly higher than the national average, students' overall performance is down since 2019.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
IL Secretary of State, State Rep. Seek To Overturn 'Air Freshener Ban'
Alexi Giannoulias and La Shawn Ford introduced a bill that would prevent cops from pulling drivers over for hanging items on car mirrors.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
Former Chicago Police Chief Waller Tabbed As Interim Superintendent
Fred Waller, who rose to third in command at CPD before retiring in 2020 after 34 years, will lead the department on a temporary basis.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Majority Of IL Secretary of State Locations Now Offering Appointments
Local drivers can now make appointments 10 days in advance of visiting driver services locations to renew a license or obtain a REAL ID.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Jenny Craig, With 18 IL Locations, Tells Workers It's Closing: Report
The California-based weight loss company reportedly told employees it will close its doors across the U.S. due to a lack of funding.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
Jonas Brothers Make Wrigley Field Stop In August As Part Of Tour
The three-brother band will play in 34 cities this summer which promises concert attendees music from five albums in one night.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
New IL Hospital Safety Ratings Released: 6 Get 'D' Grade, 29 Get 'A'
Nearly 60 Illinois hospitals and medical centers received above average marks while just one Chicago hospital received a failing grade.
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Chicago|News|
17 Hurt After Bus Carrying Special Needs Kids In Head-On Crash: FD
Both drivers were seriously hurt and 16 were taken to hospitals after the crash, which took place in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Illinois Dust Storm: 7th Death Reported In I-55 Crashes By ISP
Seven people were killed on I-55 in a dust storm that caused complete black-out conditions and that led to crashes involving 72 vehicles.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Illinois Among Top States For Education, Crime, Corrections: U.S. News
The state ranked 36th in the U.S. News & World Report study that evaluates each state’s health care, economy, education system and more.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Body Of Missing Aurora MMA Fighter Found Near Hotel: Police
Trevon Lawson, who hadn't been seen since mid-April, was found dead near a Roselle Road hotel on Monday night. He was 26.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Gold Medal Flour Recalled In U.S., Illinois Due To Salmonella Risk
General Mills recalled certain bags of unbleached and bleached flour that was sold in March in stores due to possible health risks.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Mokena's Sori-Marin Ready For His NFL Shot After Signing With 49ers
Former Providence Catholic star linebacker Mariano Sori-Marin agreed to an undrafted free-agent deal and will try to earn a roster spot.
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