Across Illinois, IL|News|
Best IL School Districts To Teach In, Average Salaries
The top 10 districts in the Land of Lincoln pay teachers at least $93,000 per year with multiple schools' salaries topping $100,000.
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|
Arlington Heights Woman Killed In Bicycle Accident A 'Beautiful Soul'
Sylwia Wagner-Jarosz started a program for Polish students at Long Grove Country School and is remembered as a beloved teacher and friend.
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Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
Wheeling School District 21 To Receive More Than $13M in State Funding
The district will receive the money from a 2017 pool of money designed to overhaul the way the state of Illinois funds public education.
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Glenview, IL|News|
Theft, Battery, Stolen Catalytic Converters: Glenview Police Blotter
The Glenview Police Department handled a number of criminal complaints over the past week including forgery, trespassing, and other crimes.
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Northbrook, IL|News|
Northbrook's Covenant Living Facility Planning For Holly Fair's Return
The annual day of shopping at the local faith-based retirement community offers a collection of artwork, crafts, jewelry, and other items.
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Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
Buffalo Grove Officials Break Ground On $150M Development Of The Clove
The mixed-use project will include 295 luxury apartments and 78,000 square feet of retail space which will provide an epicenter of activity.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
16 Illinois Craft Brewers Compete At Great American Beer Festival
After 16 state brewers captured awards at the 2021 event, beer makers from around the state will head to Denver hoping to take home gold.
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Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
No Airsoft Gun Found At Holmes Middle School Tuesday: District Update
Days after saying an Airsoft gun was found on campus Tuesday, officials issued an update.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Proposed Workers' Rights Amendment To Go Before Illinois Voters
The constitutional amendment would give workers the right to collective bargaining to provide better pay, benefits and working conditions.
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Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Arlington Heights Trustees Nix Corporate Welfare Measure For Stadium
The board voted 9-0 to reject the proposed ordinance that would keep the village from providing incentives for a new Chicago Bears stadium.
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Northbrook, IL|News|
Northbrook Junior High Mentoring Program Pays Dividends In Two Ways
A group of 30 eighth-graders is working with sixth graders as part of an initiative that has proven beneficial to both groups of students.
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Chicago|News|
'I Did Not Do My Job': White Sox Manager La Russa Retires From Post
Tony La Russa said he will not return in 2023 citing health issues, but calls the Sox record this season "an unacceptable disappointment."
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Glenview, IL|News|
5 Charged With Defrauding Glenview Hotel Operator: Police Blotter
The five also faced additional charges in connection with an incident on Milwaukee Avenue after police said they failed to pay for lodging.
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Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
Evidence Found Of Shots Fired At Buffalo Grove Bowling Alley: Police
A published report indicated police found more than three dozen spent shell casings around the Bowlero bowling alley but found no victims.
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Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Arlington Heights Garage Fire Destroys 2 Cars, Does $150K Damage: FD
Firefighters arrived at the 300 block of East Hawthorne to find a garage fully engulfed in flames and had the fire contained in 15 minutes.
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Deerfield, IL|News|
Early Voting Now Available In Lake County After Temporary Delay
Voters are now able to cast their ballots at the Lake County Courthouse after a slight delay as officials ensured the accuracy of equipment.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
420,000 Illinoisans To Receive Cut Of $100M Google Settlement Payout
A judge approved the settlement after it was determined that Google violated users' privacy without using their image without their consent.
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Orland Park, IL|News|
Rape Allegations, Charges Dramatically Affected Orland Park Man's Life
Connor Smith, who had rape charges against him dropped last week, says he had a promising career before claims by a teen changed everything.
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Chicago|News|
White Sox Manager La Russa Expected To Announce Retirement: Report
Tony La Russa, who turns 78 on Tuesday, is likely to step down from the job on Monday after missing the past month with health issues.
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Palos, IL|News|
Palos Park's The Center Offers Pumpkin Days, Playland Through October
The venue offers hayrides, a spooky woodshed, haybale climb and an open farm where visitors can see goats, chickens, cows and other animals.
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