Across Illinois, IL|News|
Powerball Jackpot Grows To $760M For Saturday Drawing: Illinois Odds
No one matched all of the numbers in Wednesday's drawing, but the odds of winning big this weekend are about 1 in 292 million.
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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Across Michigan, MI|News|
Powerball Jackpot Grows To $760M For Saturday Drawing: Michigan Odds
No one matched all of the numbers in Wednesday's drawing, but the odds of winning big this weekend are about 1 in 292 million.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Illinois' Best Hospitals For 2023: See Full List
Several local and regional hospitals and medical facilities around the state received high national marks for service to their patients.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
These Are The Best Schools In IL: 2023 Rankings
Here are the Illinois elementary, middle and high schools that ranked among the nation's best — plus the best colleges and universities.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
'It's An Amazing Feeling': Oak Forest's Avila Gives Back To School
Former Bengals' basketball star Robbie Avila used his Name, Image and License money from Indiana State to give shoes to varsity players.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville Babysitter Charged With Stabbing 2 Young Girls: Prosecutor
Jennifer Kouchoukos faces attempted murder charges after police found two girls in Lisle with multiple stab wounds to their back and chest.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|News|
DUI, Battery, Assault, Street Racing: Lake County Sheriff's Blotter
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office made a series of arrests over the past week involving local residents and a variety of criminal charges.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
IL Minimum Wage Workers Will See Bump In Pay Starting Next Week
Illinois' minimum wage rate will move to $14 per hour beginning on Monday but workers in Chicago have to wait until July to see an increase.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
2 Buses Of Migrants Dropped Unannounced In Naperville In Past 6 Days
The city said buses with migrants arrived at the Fifth Avenue Station before passengers boarded a Metra train for Chicago seeking shelter.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
Solomon, New Board Members Set To Join Glenview Chamber Of Commerce
Craig Solomon will begin his term as the President of the Chamber of Commerce at a ceremony that will be held at Valley Lo Club on Jan. 10.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
'Quite Frankly, It's A Miracle': Indiana Fishermen Find Crash Survivor
Matthew R. Reum was involved in a crash along I-94 in Indiana on Dec. 20 and was discovered by two fishermen scouting fishing spots Tuesday.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|News|
New Northbrook Parks Director Makes Safety The Top Priority
Veteran parks administrator James Kim brings a wealth of experience to his new role as Northbrook's new director of parks and properties.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
Domestic Battery, Theft, Carjacking: Glenview Police Blotter
The Glenview Police Department made three arrests and handled several criminal complaints involving various offenses in the past week.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Fire Causes Damage To Units At Arlington Heights Condo Complex: FD
Between 4-6 condominiums at the Mallard Cove complex sustained damage when a fire broke out in a fourth-floor unit on Saturday.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Palm Harbor Man Charged In Christmas Slaying Of Half-Brother: Police
Police said Kendall Yarborough, 28, shot and killed his half-brother after James Watson became upset he couldn't find his cell phone.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Des Plaines, IL|News|
Wood Dale Man Charged With DUI In Death Of Step-Daughter: Prosecutors
Prosecutors say Juan Moxthe had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.12 after a crash in which his car flipped, killing his step-daughter.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Man Shot, Killed Half-Brother In Christmas Day Domestic Dispute: PD
Police say James Watson was shot and killed in unincorporated Naperville by a Florida man who fired a gun after Watson lost his cell phone.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Ascension St. Joseph's Hospital, Joliet Nurses Still At Impasse
The two sides are now scheduled to meet on Jan. 5 to try to reach a new deal after negotiations broke down ahead of Christmas.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
82-Year-Old Man Critically Injured After Car Hits Tree: Glenview PD
The man is in stable condition and was traveling on East Lake Avenue when police said his car crossed lanes of the roadway and hit a tree.
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Glenview, IL|News|
Masked Man Took $1,500, Phone From Victims At Gunpoint: Glenview PD
Police are searching for the suspect who reportedly took the items from the victims while they were loading their car before Christmas.
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