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Palos, IL|
Despondent Subject Takes Own Life In Front Of Worth Officers During Well-Being Check: Police
Worth police officers tried to verbally engage the man when he died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield Arts Council Reviews Make Music Day Success, Plans Volunteer Recruitment
Ridgefield Arts Council praised Make Music Day, discussed recruitment and joined a state cultural district program.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|
NJ Native’s Popular Bagel Brand Opens First Garden State Location In Westfield
A growing bagel brand is bringing a different take on the classic breakfast staple to Westfield.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|
'A Tragedy I Didn't Expect': Woman's Beloved Dog Dies With Pet Sitter In Kankakee River Jet Ski Accident
Ariel Hill sent her 4-year-old dog to spend the weekend with a pet sitter on June 19. It would be the last time she saw Oreo.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
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Buffalo Grove, IL|
'Anastasia' Coming To Buffalo Grove Stage For 6 Performances
Big Deal Productions’ cast includes performers from Buffalo Grove and across the Chicagoland area.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
Sant Ambroeus Team Pitches New Northern Italian Eatery In Yorkville
Experienced restaurateurs plan to bring Northern Italian cuisine to the former San Matteo space on Second Avenue.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Cambridge, MA|
Wonder Receives Wonderful Welcome From Cambridge
The New Jersey-based food service arrived in Massachusetts at the beginning of this year.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|
Burned-Out FL Engineer Finds Joy On Stage As Elvis Impersonator
A Tampa Bay-area engineer who patented an "Iron Man"-inspired exoskeleton found renewed passion for life on stage as an Elvis impersonator.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
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Oyster Bay, NY|
Couple Up, Long Island: Love Island Finale Watch Party Coming To Oyster Bay
The iconic waterfront bar will transform on Sunday as fans gather to watch America's favorite villa couples compete for the win.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Westport, CT|
'Provide An Easier Voter Experience': Westport Registrar Discusses Move To 1 Polling Site
Beginning with the Aug. 11 primary, all election voting in Westport will be conducted at one polling site instead of five.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|
Wrongful Death Suit Filed After Woman Chokes At Rolling Meadows Group Home
The lawsuit alleges Clearbrook failed to follow Emily Kasanga’s care plan, which required close supervision while eating.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Holmdel-Hazlet, NJ|
Holmdel Resident Launches Senior Home Safety Business In Monmouth County
TruBlue of Monmouth County offers home safety assessments, grab bar installations and more to local seniors and their families.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
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Temecula, CA|
'Big Brother 28' Temecula Dental Assistant Joins The House This Season
Meet Drew Campbell of Temecula. BB28 houseguests are an MMA fighter, rocket scientist, game show host, daughter of an 80s pop star and more.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Dirty Soda Shop Coming To Crest Hill Next Month
The Crest Hill location will be the first to open in the southwest suburbs.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Stafford-Willington, CT|
July 4 Was Certainly Independence Day For Trapped Ducklings in Stafford
A dedicated rescue effort saved some young ducks in Stafford.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|
Celtics' Jayson Tatum Brings Book Tour To Newton
The NBA superstar is promoting his latest children's book.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
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Plainfield, IL|
Detention Hearing Delayed For Wife, Half-Brother Charged In Dismemberment Of Plainfield-Area Man: Prosecutors
No murder charges have yet been filed in the case, but prosecutors believe Dalewayne Turner was stabbed to death, dismembered at his home.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Downtown Hinsdale Store Closing; Increased Rent Blamed
Negotiations "are not getting us anywhere," the owner said. She has not given an exact closing date.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|
Dunkin' Drive-Thru Plans Move Forward In Homer Glen
The standalone Dunkin' would at the northwest corner of 151st Street and South Bell Road.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
I-15 Traffic Incidents: Truck Aflame, Truck Bed In Lanes Near Temecula
Thursday afternoon, CHP asked drivers to be on the lookout for these dangerous incidents on the I-15 near Temecula.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
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Fremont, CA|
Fremont Mayor Highlights Manufacturing Boom In State Of The City: 'Where America Builds The Future'
"What's happening in Fremont right now is not normal," Mayor Raj Salwan said.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ|
People Were Inside Old Bridge Condo Struck By Lightning
A condo in Old Bridge was struck by lightning Thursday afternoon.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|
Drivers Hurt As Box Truck Plows Into Home After 3-Car Crash In Downers Grove
Fire officials say two drivers were hurt in the crash, which took place Thursday afternoon in the 2400 block of Maple Avenue.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|
Buffalo Grove Company Acquired After 4 Generations Of Family Ownership
Chicago Show, founded in 1902, was acquired by Grand Rapids entrepreneur Mike Hofmann.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
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Secaucus, NJ|
Man Stole Bicycle From Side Of Secaucus Home, Police Say
The Centre Avenue resident said her son used the bike to get to work.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Holmdel-Hazlet, NJ|
Hazlet Community Unites For Venezuela Earthquake Relief
"This effort is very personal to me," organizer Gabriele Amato said. "...Every donation, every share, and every act of kindness matters."
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|
Birds Of A Feather: Fremont Photo Of The Day
I wonder how Gunner feels about this painting.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|
With Blue Back Square Debt Free, West Hartford Dissolves Special Services District
West Hartford has dissolved its Special Services District after the Blue Back Square bonds were paid off.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
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Concord, NH|
Concord’s City Manager Requests 3-Month Paid Sabbatical Through Mid-October
Tom Aspell, the city manager for about 20 years, has requested a sabbatical starting next week. Councilors will consider his request Monday.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|
Infrared Heated Yoga Studio Opening In Arlington Heights
Still Yoga, co-founded by Arlington Heights locals James Babiarz and Paige Prudden, opens July 18.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|
Berlin Council Delays Vote On Major Development's Tax Breaks
Berlin officials postponed action on a proposed tax abatement for the JSJ development at 680 Four Rod Road until September.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Westport, CT|
Westport P&Z To Review Proposed 165-Unit Riverside Avenue Development
Westport's Planning and Zoning Commission will preliminarily review the project during a remote meeting next week.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
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Belleville-Nutley, NJ|
Belleville Homeowners Could Face $175 Tax Hike In Proposed Town Budget
Belleville council members also got an update about this spring’s devastating warehouse fire – and how it might impact local taxes.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|
Grand Opening Date Set For Plainfield's New Sushi Restaurant
The Kansas City, Missouri transplant is opening in the former Larry's Diner space off Lockport Street and Van Dyke Road.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Summit, NJ|
Summit Amends Data Center Policy Again, Moves Proposal Toward Final Vote
The revised ordinance would prohibit data centers in Summit and now heads back for Planning Board review.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
Brookfield House Fire Put Out; 3 Firefighters Treated
The village declared the house uninhabitable, an official said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Milford, CT|
Affordable Housing Plan Draws Hours Of Debate In Milford
The Planning and Zoning Board weighed in on the proposal at its meeting this week.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Maplewood, NJ|
Maplewood Unveils Gazebo Summer Concert Series Lineup: See List
Concerts will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at 1688 Springfield Ave.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
3 Taken Into Custody By New Hampshire State Police After Chase Through Concord, Loudon, Chichester
Video: The driver hit a spike strip on Route 106, slowing the Jeep after being accused of driving up to 112 mph early Thursday morning.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
5 Stories That Show Kindness Still Exists In America: Block Talk
Patch readers share small but lasting moments of kindness, ranging from a tied shoelace to strangers offering comfort and aid after a crash.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
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