Chicago|News|
More Than 500 O'Hare, Midway Flights Delayed By FAA Computer Outage
Another 89 flights at both Chicago airports were canceled due to the computer issue which temporarily grounded all U.S. domestic flights.
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 Illinois, IL|News|
3 More Illinois Bed Bath & Beyond Stores To Close In Coming Months
The closures in Chicago, Vernon Hills and Quincy come after the struggling retailer announced 7 other Illinois stores would close.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Park Offering Free Christmas Light Recycling, Tree Collection
Local residents can take unwanted holiday lights to a variety of locations for recycling and trees and wreaths will be picked up this week.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
Chicago Again Tops The List Of America's Top 50 Bed Buggiest Cities
The city finished atop the rankings for the second straight year as ranked by Orkin, which bases cities on residential, commercial property.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
$1.1B Mega Millions Jackpot: When To Buy Tickets In Illinois
The jackpot represents what would be the third-largest prize in Mega Millions history but the chances of winning are 1 in 302.6 million.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
New Subvariant 'Most Transmissible': What To Know About XBB.1.5 In IL
The new COVID-19 strain represents about 7.5 percent of Midwest cases and has shown up on a very small scale in recent weeks in Illinois.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
Bremen High Senior, Caddy Earns $125K Evans Scholar College Award
Nelly Yspango is one of 70 Chicago-area scholarship recipients who will have their housing and tuition covered over the next four years.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
Families Of 3 Women Who Died From Heat In Apartment To Receive $16M
The women were found unresponsive in their units last May at the James Sneider apartments after calls to fix cooling units were ignored.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
'Reimagined' $2.2B Soldier Field Project Includes Dome, Transit Hub
A local developer released a video virtual tour of the proposed Lakefront project which officials hope will keep the Bears from leaving.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Park Teen, Caddy Receives Chick Evans Scholars College Award
Logan Kelly, a senior at St. Rita High School, is among 70 Chicago-area students to have their college tuition and housing covered.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
Tinley Park Teens, Caddies Receive Chick Evans Scholars College Award
Fallon Doran and Cian Moran are among 70 Chicago area caddies to have their college tuition and housing covered over the next four years.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Lincoln-Way Senior, Caddy To Receive Chick Evans Scholar College Award
Raul Rincon Ortega is one of 70 Chicago-area high school caddies that will receive free tuition and housing over the next four years.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Flossmoor Teen, Caddy Receives Chick Evans Scholarship College Award
Michael VanHootem, a senior at Marian Catholic, is one of 70 Chicago-area recipients of the Evans award which covers housing and tuition.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Oak Forest, IL|News|
2 Oak Forest Seniors, Caddies Receive Chick Evans College Scholarship
Madison Levsay and Christopher Smith both received an Evans Scholars scholarship which covers college tuition and housing for four years.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Homewood-Flossmoor Senior, Caddy Receives Evans College Scholarship
Rodney Branch was one of 70 Chicago-are seniors to receive an Evans Scholars scholarship which covers tuition and housing for four years.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
White Sox Closer Hendriks Begins Treatment For Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Liam Hendriks, 33, announced his cancer diagnosis on social media Sunday and the Sox are optimistic he will pitch again when it's "viable."
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Man Pleads Guilty To Attempted First-Degree Murder Charge
Adrien Bensinger faces up to 30 years in prison in connection with a 2020 incident in which he fired six shots at a vehicle, hitting a man.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
Water, Sewer Rate Hike Takes Affect In January For Batavia Residents
Funds from the 3 percent jump for water and an 8 percent increase for sewer will be used for a number of city capital improvement projects.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
New Oswego Community Features Single-Family Homes, Hassle-Free Rentals
Avanterra Wolf’s Crossing is the greater Chicago area's first rental community to offer single-family homes with apartment-like amenities.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Village Of Plainfield Board Approves New 5-Year Waste Management Deal
The new contract still includes weekly trash and recycling pick-up but now offers a new senior discount and other benefits.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
