Chicago|News|
Oh, Rats: Chicago Once Again Rattiest City In U.S.
The Second City was deemed the rattiest city in the nation for the 8th straight year based on the number of treatments performed by Orkin.
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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Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Park Announces Halloween Trick Or Treating Hours For Village
Trick-or-treating will only be allowed on Halloween, officials said, and because it falls on a Monday, it will take place from 2-7 p.m.
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Orland Park, IL|News|
Rainbow Cone, Steinhafels Furniture Coming To Orland Park
Rainbow Cone will be taking up space in the former Baker's Square, while Steinhafel's will take over 97,000 square feet in Orland Place.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
South Side, IL|News|
Alderman Accidentally Shoots Self While Cleaning Gun
18th Ward Ald. Derrick Curtis was cleaning a gun when it went off, which led to the politician undergoing minor surgery at a local hospital.
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Orland Park, IL|News|
Toys 'R' Us Shops Open In Orland Park Macy's Store For Holiday Season
Toys "R" Us shops are now open in most Macy's stores, including in Orland Square Mall for shoppers. Plus, the hot toys of 2022 list is out.
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Naperville, IL|News|
Cause Of Death Unknown Of Teen Who Collapsed At Naperville Choir Event
Leyden High School senior Daniel Moshi died at a local hospital after he collapsed at a choir event at Naperville North High School Friday.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Illinois Sees First Snowfall Of Season, But 70s Are Coming: NWS
O'Hare Airport reported snowfall on Monday as did other areas of the region, but forecasters predict the weather will steadily improve.
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Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Homewood Metra Station To Undergo $14.5M Renovation Over 2 Years
Work is expected to begin in the spring and will include the construction of a new ADA-compliant headhouse and ramp and other improvements.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
2 Men Forced Into Sedan At Gunpoint, Robbed Near Wrigley Field: CPD
Both incidents took place within 15 minutes of one another early Sunday morning and both men were robbed of their wallets and cell phone.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Gov. Pritzker Mask Order Urges Residents To Follow CDC Guidelines
The executive order runs through Nov. 16 and cites CDC guidance as well as the expected continued spread of cases of COVID-19 in the state.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Ten Illinois Brews Capture Honors At Great American Beer Festival
Nine of the 10 winners hailed from the greater Chicago area and Maplewood Brewing won the state's lone gold medal with Fat Pug Oatmeal Stout
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Nearly 2 Million Illinois Social Security Recipients To Get 9% Raise
The average recipient of social security benefits in Illinois will receive about $140 more per month to help offset inflation.
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Chicago|News|
No Bond For Chicago Tenant Accused Of Killing, Dismembering Landlord
Police say Sandra Kolalau killed Frances Walker and put her remains in a freezer after learning she was going to be evicted from her home.
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Chicago|News|
United Center Giving Away 2 Prime Seats For Harry Styles Concert
The venue is offering up a pair of 100-level seats on Twitter for Styles' Thursday night show as part of his week-long Chicago residency.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
More Details On Student Loan Relief For Illinois Borrowers
The Biden administration says the site offers "short and simple" instructions for the state's 1.6 million in debt to find some forgiveness.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Illinois Again Tops The Charts As America's Pumpkin Capital
The Department of Agriculture reports that Illinois pumpkins covered nearly 16,000 acres in 2020 and grew 40,000 pounds per acre.
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Evanston, IL|News|
Northwestern To Host Title IX Forum With Timely, Compelling Discussion
The free three-day event will focus on ongoing inequities being experienced by women 50 years after the federal legislation was passed.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Candy Corn Is Illinois' 'Most Hated' Halloween Candy, Survey Says
Chicago ranked fourth in the country among candy corn haters, but the polarizing Halloween treat was loved by 22 percent of U.S. residents.
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Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Glenwood Youth Football Coach Says Adult Heads Prevailed in Compromise
After 200 Cougars players and cheerleaders were suspended over a 13-year-old academically advanced player, the league changed its ruling.
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Royal Oak, MI|News|
Oakland County Carvana Dealership's License Suspended For Violations
The Department of State alleges the Novi Road dealership violated Michigan's vehicle code involving titles and other customer complaints.
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