Across Illinois, IL|News|
2 Illinois Cities On 2022’s Best Places To Live List
The Chicago neighborhood of Rogers Park came in as the fifth-best place to live in the U.S., while Naperville also made the list of Top 50.
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.
I can be reached at jeff.arnold@patch.com.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Homer Glen Native Higgins Finds Superhero Status In Comic Book World
Lockport High School graduate Kyle Higgins has worked for Marvel and DC but has found his creative stride by launching out on his own.
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Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Spirit Halloween Stores Open For Season Near Alsip, Crestwood
The closest Spirit Halloween store is next to Whole Foods on Western Avenue Evergreen Park with several other store locations nearby.
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Oak Lawn, IL|News|
Cook County Clerk, Politicians To Host Oak Lawn Community Forum
The Property After Death forum provides local residents on how to properly have their home, car, and other assets delivered after they pass.
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Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Hills Soldier Surprises Wife Ahead Of Birth Of Couple's Child
Cara Rahming wasn't expecting husband Harold, who had been deployed in Iraq, to make it home for their son's birth, but he had other plans.
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Chicago|News|
Chicago Sports Radio Host Holmes Finds His Voice In Comic Universe
Laurence Holmes, co-host of 670-AM's Bernstein and Holmes show, develops the character Wendell George in Image Comics' "Radiant Black 18".
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Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Former Crestwood Mayor Lou Presta To Be Released From Federal Prison
Presta's attorney confirmed that the former mayor's failing health led to his release less than a year after he was sentenced for bribery.
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Oak Lawn, IL|News|
Oak Lawn Board Approves Measure Calling For Illinois SAFE-T Act Repeal
Trustees unanimously approved the resolution, which will be sent to Gov. J.B. Pritzker demanding the controversial state law be repealed.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Palos Park Police Seeking Community Partners, Cameras To Curb Crime
Local residents are being asked to register their home security cameras with the police department as part of the Block Watch program.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
15 Billionaires In Illinois Are On Forbes 400 List of Ultra Wealthy
Hedge fund giant Ken Griffin and his $30.8 billion again topped the list of the wealthiest Illinoisans, which includes Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
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Evanston, IL|News|
Northwestern Unveils Plans For New Intimate, Premier Football Stadium
A $480 million private gift will provide a bulk of funding for New Ryan Field, which will offer a premier Big Ten game-day experience.
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Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Spirit Halloween Stores Open For Season Near Beverly, Mt. Greenwood
The closest Spirit Halloween store is next to Whole Foods on Western Avenue Evergreen Park with several other store locations nearby.
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Palos, IL|News|
Spirit Halloween Stores Open For 2022 Season Near Palos Heights
The closest Spirit Halloween store is in the former SteinMart store in Orland Park Place but there are several other locations nearby.
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Orland Park, IL|News|
Rape Charges Dropped Against Orland Park Man In Indiana Case
Prosecutors said they can't prove allegations against Connor Smith beyond a reasonable doubt after the victim stopped cooperating with cops.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
2 Illinois School Districts Are America's Best, Niche Rankings Reveal
Adlai E. Stevenson and Glenbrook High School ranked first and second while six other Chicago-area districts ranked in the nation's Top 20.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|News|
Oak Lawn Residents Can Shred Sensitive Documents At Saturday Event
Volunteers will be shredding documents at the Oak Lawn Hometown Middle School at no cost to provide safe and secure disposal for residents.
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Palos, IL|News|
Technology Offers Game-Changing Remote Service For Palos Park Ear Doc
Prescription Hearing can now offer quality care to patients through video chat sessions that make the process of hearing aids much simpler.
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Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
2 Men Fatally Shot In Posen Sports Bar Parking Lot: Officials
The Cook County Medical Examiner said both men were shot to death in the parking lot of Hero's Sports Bar on Sunday.
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Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Spirit Halloween Stores Open For 2022 Season In, Near Evergreen Park
The closest Spirit Halloween store is next to Whole Foods on Western Avenue Evergreen Park with several other store locations nearby.
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Oak Lawn, IL|News|
Spirit Halloween Stores Open For 2022 Season Near Oak Lawn
The closest Spirit Halloween store is located next to Whole Foods in Evergreen Park with several other store locations nearby.
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