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Palos, IL|
'Every Parent's Worse Nightmare:' New Details Revealed In Court For Man Accused Of Trying To Abuct Two Girls
Willow Springs man told police that he was looking for young girls and for love and wasn’t going to stop until he found it, prosecutor said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Norwich, CT|
Norwich Ice Arena Authority Approves $90,100 Budget, Reviews Storm Drainage Problems
Norwich Ice Arena Authority approves a $90,100 budget, reports a projected $7,066 profit and reviews storm drainage issues.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
The Haddams-Killingworth, CT|
Killingworth's Parmelee Farm Committee Elects New Chair, Approves Spending For Fall Events
Parmelee Farm Committee elects new leaders, approves $2,000 in spending and reviews Artisan Market finances and fall events.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|
Evanston Woman Rasies More Than $30K For ALS In Mother's Memory
After losing her mother to ALS in 2021, an Evanston woman kept walking and fundraising for others facing the disease.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
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Palatine, IL|
Teen Planned Temple Attack For 2 Years, Wanted To 'Retry': Prosecutors
Court records detail the alleged planning, racist writings and messages a Palatine teen sent a coworker after his rifle failed to fire.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Orange, CT|
Orange Police Commission Accepts Dispatcher Resignation, Prepares For New Records System
Orange police commissioners accept a dispatcher resignation, review the NexGen records system rollout and discuss towing procedures.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|
North Shore Pharmacy Featured In Commercial + Burgerology Returns To Patchogue: LI Biz & Charity Roundup
Oyster Fest is back this weekend / New York Sports Club returns to Huntington / Long Island Children's Museum raises more than $800K
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Long Beach, CA|
Long Beach Has Met Just 6 Percent Of Affordable Housing Goal, City Report Shows
City figures show just 974 affordable homes permitted toward a target of more than 15,000 through 2029.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
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Beverly Hills, CA|
Meet Kimberly Lifschitz, Candidate For Beverly Hills Unified School District Board
Kimberly Lifschitz told Patch why she should be elected to the Board of Education. The general election is on Nov. 3, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
The Lymes, CT|
East Lyme Youth Services Raises Concerns Over Opioid Settlement Funding, Expands Prevention Programs
East Lyme youth officials discuss $150,000 in opioid settlement funding, veterans programs and school counseling partnerships.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Channahon-Minooka, IL|
Young Boy Suffers Terrible Burns All Over His Body After Gasoline-Soaked Stick Incident In Channahon
Will County's longest serving judge, Amy Bertani-Tomczak, who is up for voter retention in November, ordered David McUmber jailed.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Beverly Hills, CA|
Meet Jackie Kruger, Candidate For Beverly Hills Unified School District Board
Jackie R. Kruger told Patch why she should be elected to the Board of Education. The general election is on Nov. 3, 2026.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
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New Milford, CT|
New Milford School Officials Recommend New Plan For High School Theater Upgrades
New Milford school officials recommend a master plan for high school theater upgrades and report a $20,000 parking revenue shortfall.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|
Stafford Woman Charged After 5-Year-Old Student Spotted Running In Road
Two elementary school staff have been criminally charged after a child in their care left school grounds.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|
2 Prince William County School Staff Charged After 5-Year-Old Spotted Running In Road
Two elementary school staff have been criminally charged after a child in their care left school grounds.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
New Milford, CT|
New Milford Senior Center Launches New Bus Service As Heating Assistance Demand Rises
New Milford's new senior bus begins service as officials report heating assistance demand, Medicare enrollment and housing concerns.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Burr Ridge, IL|
21 'Upscale' Homes Planned In Burr Ridge, Developer Has Long History
The subdivision will address market demand, particularly from an aging population, the developer said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Monroe, CT|
84-Apartment Proposal Near Monroe-Trumbull Line Draws Opposition, Plans Under Review
Neighbors are raising concerns about traffic, wastewater and safety as a developer revises plans for two apartment buildings.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|
Man Bit Victim's Ear Off In Point Pleasant Beach Bar Fight, Authorities Say
Two Toms River men have been charged with assaulting the victim during the fight that happened Saturday, according to court proceedings.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Ridgewood-Glen Rock, NJ|
Hackensack-Affiliated Health Insurance Plan Braven Health Drops Out Of Medicare Advantage In NJ
A Medicare plan involving Hackensack Meridian and other networks is dropping thousands of New Jersey residents from their health insurance.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
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Oyster Bay, NY|
LI Pharmacy Featured In Ad With 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Star Chris Briney
'TSITP' actor isn't the only star in a recent Verizon commercial — a North Shore town shines, too.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Long Valley, NJ|
Historic Long Valley General Store Eyes Long-Awaited Reopening
Known as one of the oldest general stores in NJ, the store is planning a soft opening this weekend after being closed for more than a year.
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|
Santa Monica Council Candidate Spotlight: Wade Kelley
Part 10 of 12: Patch speaks with Wade Kelley as candidates make their case for three Santa Monica City Council seats this November.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
Dogs Are Family, But They May Not Be Welcome Everywhere [The Question]
Dog-friendly culture has its limits. Does an invitation to someone's home include the four-legged family members, or is that pushing it?
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
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Fremont, CA|
Woman Jumps From Moving Car To Escape Suspected Kidnapper In Fremont: Police
The suspect tried dragging her back into the car afterwards, police said.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Central Park, NY|
Central Park Artist Killed In Gazebo To Be Honored With Memorial Tree
A Manhattanite who often saw Francis Lee Rogers painting birds in Central Park is raising $7,500 for a memorial tree and stone.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Still Faces Tough Budget, More Cuts Pushed
Spending is rising faster than income. Last year, officials raised taxes and wielded the budget ax.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|
Dead Pigeons Hang From Santa Monica Pier As City Weighs Netting Removal
Santa Monica acknowledged the damaged netting nearly a year ago, but has yet to set a date for its removal.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
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Guilford, CT|
12-Year-Old Guilford Resident Scores Impressive Time In 1st Half Marathon: 'It Was Exhilarating'
The time ranked first in the 12-14 age group, 252nd among all males, and 315th overall out of 4,276 race participants.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
'Family Business' Lands Joliet Man In Jail Under SAFE-T Act's Dangerousness Standard: Judge's Ruling
Myshawn Robinson went to his parents' house in the 0 to 50 block of North Hickory Street and was banging on the door, court files allege.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Atlanta, GA|
Sheltering Atlanta: Nicholas House Fills A Need For Homeless Community
"At the foundation of Nicholas House is a simple belief: Every family deserves a safe, stable home," Jannan Thomas told Patch.
Amanda Lumpkin, Patch Staff
Asbury Park, NJ|
Amy Quinn Makes Her Bid To Become Asbury Park's Next Mayor
Endorsed by Mayor John Moor as he retires, deputy mayor Amy Quinn says she's ready to take the helm of the city she loves.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
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Phoenixville, PA|
Phoenixville Area Super Wawa Announces Opening Date
Anticipated for years, the Route 23 Wawa is finally ready to open.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Palatine, IL|
Rifle Jammed As Teen 'Was Waiting To Commit A Massacre' At Hindu Temple: Krishnamoorthi
The congressman said he was worshipping with his elderly parents at the Aurora temple and is calling for a federal hate crime investigation.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|
Darien Selectmen To Consider Approval Of $125K For Firehouse Retaining Wall Project
Here's a preview of the upcoming Darien Board of Selectmen meeting.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Channahon-Minooka, IL|
Man Accused Of Choking Woman Who Refused To Have Sex At Channahon Motel: Complaint
Will County Judge James B. Harvey, who often rejects the SAFE-T Act detention petitions, has released the 43-year-old Channahon man.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Across America, US|
How Trick-Or-Treating Is Changing In America’s Neighborhoods: Block Talk
For some, the gradual disappearance of door-to-door Halloween trick-or-treating feels like the disappearance of neighborhood life itself.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield Planners Back Lakeview Drive Property Sale, Public Safety Building Purchase Withdrawn
Ridgefield planners endorse a Lakeview Drive property sale, review an adult day care proposal and address drainage complaints.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Cambridge, MA|
2 People Hospitalized With Serious Injuries After Cambridge Crash
The incident took place in the Port neighborhood.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Warminster, PA|
Phillies Resembling Retirement Community: This Week In Philly Sports
Phillies Vice President Of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski says he's sticking around along with a lot of the team's older players.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
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