Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville Native Parker To Chase Championship, Follow Family In Vegas
Candace Parker, who led the Chicago Sky to their first WNBA championship in 2021, announced she will sign with the Las Vegas Aces.
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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|
Bobby Hull, Blackhawks' All-Time Leading Scorer, Dies At 84
The Golden Jet, who tallied 610 goals and led the Hawks to the 1961 Stanley Cup, served as a team ambassador until before this past season.
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Chicago|News|
Chicago Police, OEMC 'Closely Monitoring' Tyre Nichols Video Release
CPD said there is currently no actionable intelligence of any trouble ahead of the release of video of Memphis Police beating a Black man.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
CVS, Walmart Latest To Cut Pharmacy Hours, May Impact IL Locations
A nationwide pharmacist shortage will likely affect thousands of Illinois retail locations where hours could be cut due to staffing issues.
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Mokena, IL|News|
Mokena Jr. High Warns Parents About Potential Issue With Mobile App
In an email to parents, the school's principal raised concern over Omegle, which randomly pairs users with strangers via video chat.
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Chicago|News|
New Chicago Movie Cinema Features Cocktail Bar, Video Store
Alamo Drafthouse opened its first Ilinois location near Wrigley Field on Friday and dedicated its cinema to Chicago director John Hughes.
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Mokena, IL|News|
Mokena May Seek New Date For July 4 Fireworks Show As Show Fees Jump
One vendor is offering a July 4 show for $50,000, which is more than $22,000 than the village spent in 2022, which could prompt changes.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Ex-Assistant State's Attorney Sought Sexual Contact, Photos: Raoul
Ex-Coles County assistant state's attorney Brady Allen faces 32 charges alleging he sought favors in exchange for preferential treatment.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Former HellsGate, Statesville Haunted House Worker Sues Over Pay: Suit
A woman who claims she and others who worked for the local Halloween attractions for years did so while being paid less than minimum wage.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Man Whose Body Stolen From IL Funeral Home Leaves 12 Kids Behind
A fundraising effort has started to support the family of Curtis Brown, whose body was found in Chicago after a funeral home van was stolen.
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Chicago|News|
Child Care Costs Eat Up More Of Cook County Parents’ Income
The average Cook County families are spends more than $16,500 per year on childcare costs and are devoting nearly 20 percent to expenses.
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Chicago|News|
No Actual Whiskey In Mini Fireball Bottles: Chicago Woman's Lawsuit
The suit says the parent company of Fireball Whisky is selling a similar product in 99-cent bottles that is not the same as the original.
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Rockford, IL|News|
Rockford Man Charged With Theft Of Funeral Home Van, Corpse: Police
Deon Howard, 23, has not been arrested but has been charged with possession of a stolen vehicle and abuse to a corpse, prosecutors said.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Police Presence At Lockport Schools Involved Threatening Text Message
Will County deputies determined there was no credible threat to Oak Prairie Middle School and Ludwig Elementary in connection to the text.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Residents Reminded To Avoid Street Parking After Snowfall
Local police urged motorists to avoid parking in streets after more than two inches of snow fell, which puts a local ordinance into effect.
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Chicago|News|
11 Chicago Restaurants, Chefs Named James Beard Award Semifinalists
Smyth is nominated in the Outstanding Restaurant category while Obelix is up for Best New Restaurant in the prestigious competition.
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Chicago|News|
Chainsmokers, Lambert To Headline Chicago's NASCAR Music Lineup
The Chainsmokers and Miranda Lambert will perform concerts on a weekend that will feature two street races through downtown Chicago.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Body Stolen After Funeral Home Van Left Unlocked, Running: Rockford PD
Records show the funeral director at Collins & Stone Funeral Home is on probation and has had 13 complaints filed against her since 2009.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
'Peak' Snowfall Arrives, Creating Dangerous Travel: IL Weather
Forecasters are warning of diminished visibility and possibly hazardous driving conditions through afternoon Wednesday.
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Chicago|News|
White Sox Pitcher Clevinger Under Domestic Abuse Investigation: Report
Mike Clevinger is part of a Major League Baseball probe into claims he physically assaulted the mother of his 10-month-old daughter.
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