Across Illinois, IL|News|
Biden Pardons Thousands Of Pot Users: What It Means In IL
Recreational use of marijuana has been legal in Illinois in 2020 and Gov. J.B. Pritzker previously pardoned 9,000 low-level pot convictions.
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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Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Attempted Murder Suspect Mistakenly Released From Hospital: Police
Dion Rodgers, 23, is wanted for attempted murder and police said a local hospital released him without first notifying the police.
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Deerfield, IL|News|
Riverwoods Police Arrest 2 For Driving Under The Influence: PD
A Gurnee woman and an Oswego man were arrested and charged with DUI after both were pulled over in Riverwoods over the past week.
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Arlington Heights, IL|News|
DUI, Burglary, Theft, Battery: Arlington Heights Police Blotter
Several area residents were recently arrested by Arlington Heights police officers and were charged with a variety of criminal charges.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Homer Glen's La Ha To Serve 82nd District As State Representative
Nicole La Ha, who served as a Homer Glen Village Trustee will fill the vacancy representing the district left by Lemont Mayor John Egofske.
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Mokena, IL|News|
Where To Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2023 Around Mokena
Several celebrations will include champagne toasts, dancing, comedy shows, and other festivities as revelers ring in the start of 2024.
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Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Arlington Heights Veteran Group To Host Sailors On Christmas
A group of 45 Great Lakes Naval Base sailors who can't get home will be treated to Christmas dinner, phone calls, and relaxation on Monday.
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Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Arlington Heights Man Used Racial Slurs To Bus Driver: Police
James Joseph, 67, was charged with a hate crime after police said he used slurs and threatened a Pace bus driver recently in Elmhurst.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Joliet's Wheeler Avenue Bridge Over I-80 Ready To Reopen: IDOT
Work on the bridge has been ongoing since the spring and allows for the widening of I-80 to take place as part of a $5.7 million project.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Homer Glen Resident Helps To Provide Holiday Joy For Veterans
Karen Szynkowski worked with local police and fire officials to begin the Heroes Helping Heroes program that gives gift cards to local vets.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
IL Nurse Tampered With Patient's Liquid Morphine Medication: Feds
Nikole Butler, an Ogle County nurse, is accused of removing liquid morphine and replacing it with another liquid in 2021.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Township School Board Member Boersma Resigns
Marty Boersma, who was sworn onto the school board in April, informed officials of his choice to resign effective immediately on Wednesday.
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Mokena, IL|News|
3 Men Charged In Theft Of $919 In Liquor From Mokena Market: PD
The Chicago men were arrested after police said they stole 15 bottles of liquor and then crashed into a tree while trying to elude police.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook PD's Shop With A Cop Brightens Holidays For 175 Kids
The 25th annual event partnered Bolingbrook officers with kids from local families and invited them for a mini shopping spree at Meijer.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
New COVID Variant Makes A Holiday Appearance: What To Know In IL
COVID-19 hospitalizations are up 22 percent in Illinois, prompting health officials to advise medical facilities to step up mitigations.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
$400K Lottery Ticket Sold at Bolingbrook Grocery Store
A lucky shopper turned a $5 purchase of a scratch-off ticket into $400,000 at the Tony's Fresh Market on South Bolingbrook Avenue.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Mother Killed In Joliet Slaying Identified: Coroner
Justen Holman, 21, has been charged with first-degree murder after police said he shot his mother, then called 911 to turn himself in.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Summit Hill D161 Board Votes To Shutter 2 Schools
Board members approved the closing of Arbury Hills School in Mokena and Frankfort Square School, citing dwindling student enrollment.
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Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
3 Charged With Murder In Death Of Harvey Woman Set On Fire: PD
A Riverdale man and two Evanston residents face charges in the death of Danielle Banks, who was found stabbed and set on fire in an alley.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Ex-Crest Hill Bus Driver Gets 74 Years In Murder-For-Hire Plot
Christian Shepherd, 44, was previously sentenced to spend 76 years in prison for another plot to hire a fellow inmate to kill four people.
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