Joliet, IL|News|
Joliet Police Called By Gas Station, Arrest Made At Burger King Restaurant, Dog Sent To Animal Control
The dog was turned over to Joliet Township Animal Control, Joliet police announced.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Car Never Arrived From Hinsdale Dealership: Cops
The owner paid $121,000 for the car, police said. Its whereabouts are unknown.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|News|
Dirt Bike Rider Hurt In Ellington Crash, State Police Say
Police said the rider was thrown from the dirt bike after the collision at Sadds Mill Road and Jobs Hill Road.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
How A Rock With A Mustache Ended Up A Yorkville Landmark
Yorkville has a new mascot.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
Bernards Township Seeks $1.84M Grant To Add Paths, Culvert At Pleasant Valley Park
The proposed federal grant would support a culvert to replace a stream crossing and add park paths.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Cars Strike Utility Pole, Traffic Signal In Eola Road, Ogden Avenue Crash: Police
The Tuesday morning crash caused "significant damage," police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|News|
A Stroll Through Ed Levin Park: Photos Of The Day
Today's photos capture the beauty of Ed Levin Park in the South Bay.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Maplewood, NJ|News|
School Tax Hike, Staff Cuts On The Table In South Orange-Maplewood
A total of 23 positions are potentially on the chopping block. Most would come through not filling vacancies.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Brick, NJ|News|
Take A Break From Adulting In Brick's Kickball League
Relive your childhood while taking on teams like the "Recess Rejects" in the Recreation Department's co-ed kickball league.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Newtown, CT|News|
Gas Station In Newtown Closing After Decades, Manager Says
A store manager said the business has operated for more than 60 years and will not remain a gas station.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
Cannabis Sales To Be Allowed Across Bridge From Ocean City
Residents and speakers split over a zoning change that would allow one cannabis retailer in part of the CM2 district.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Princeton, NJ|News|
No More $25 Permits: Princeton Is Rethinking How It Charges for Public Events
Under the proposal, organizers could be billed for public works and emergency services labor, plus $30 per blocked metered parking space.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Arrest Near MIKE More Miles: Employee Saw Fighting In Street, Feared They Would Get Run Over
Joliet police took Daniel Davis away in handcuffs, but he put up a fight first, according to the court records.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|News|
Man Exposed Himself At Secaucus Bank, Police Say
Last Wednesday, a man exposed himself to people at the Santander bank in the center of town, said Secaucus Police.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
12 Photos: Jefferson Street's New Cannabis Store Bisa Lina Opens, 'The Lowest Prices In The State!'
Every day customers are offered a wide variety of over 50 types of beverages as they enter the shop, according to Bisa Lina.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|News|
Baby Ocelot Born At Elmwood Park Zoo In Norristown: SEE PHOTOS
Zoo officials described the birth as a "major conservation and animal care milestone."
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|News|
11 Arrested At 'No ICE' Protest Inside King Of Prussia Target
More than 100 protesters, including several community faith leaders, took aim at the retail company for supporting ICE efforts.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|News|
Greenwich's Oldest Park Nominated For 'Best City Park' In The U.S.
Residents can vote once per day to determine USA Today's "10 best city parks" in the United States.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Philadelphia, PA|News|
Victims IDed As Mass Shooting Kills 2, Wounds 3 In Philadelphia: Police
The unknown shooter fired at a crowd from a white vehicle, authorities said.
June Bakan, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Women-Centered Hub Offers Coworking Space, Wellness Classes In St. Pete
Paloma House in north St. Petersburg offers free childcare for the women who frequent the space for classes, coworking and other events.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|News|
La Grange Traffic Stops Spike After Official's Push
"Chief, light these people up. Write some tickets," an official said in 2023.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Western Springs, IL|News|
Western Springs Cops Do Fewer Traffic Stops Than Before
Local police have made no arrests in March, according to the department's weekly blotters.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|News|
Ridgefield Finance Board Sets Revenue Assumptions, Defers Budget Votes To March 31
Ridgefield finance board sets tax and revenue assumptions, delays final budget votes to March 31 meeting
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Upstart Food Trucks Clash With Downtown Lafayette Business Owners
Lafayette is taking the first steps to regulate food trucks along Mount Diablo Boulevard after complaints.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
SAU 8 School District Moves To Place Sale Of Central Office, East Concord Acreage, On November Ballot
The board unanimously approved having public hearings to discuss ballot questions to attain voter approval for the sale of property assets.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Riverhead, NY|News|
2nd Fire Breaks Out In Less Than 5 Months At Historic Riverhead Farm: Police
A barn was burning on the property Monday, but has not been deemed suspicious, police say.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|News|
Calvary Murrieta Christian School To Permanently Close
The private TK-8 campus at 24275 Monroe Avenue announced it will shutter at the end of the 2025-26 academic year.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Fraudster Who Used Phony Address To Get FEMA Wildfire Aid Sentenced To Prison: DOJ
The woman said she lived in Altadena. Authorities discovered the address didn't even exist.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Woman Robbed Of Wallet At Apparent Gunpoint In Shirley: Police
It happened Sunday morning on Neighborhood Road, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
This Borough Has The Worst Drivers In The City: New Study Finds
The study looked at the best and worst drivers in the city.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
How A Sculpture Sparked A Fight In Wine Country
City officials scrap planned mural effort after concerns over process, transparency, and community input reshape priorities.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Healdsburg — A Two Donut Shop, Wine Country Town
Two donut shops, one town, and a debate that reveals how a few sprinkles can shape a town's identity.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Feds Investigating Conditions At All-Female Prison In Inland Empire
Sexual assaults, attempted rapes, voyeurism, and "a pervasive climate of sexual intimidation" by trans inmates are alleged, the USDOJ said.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Elmhurst D205 Staff Growth Outpaces Enrollment
A former longtime board member often brought up the faculty's expansion.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
High Fire Risk Across Connecticut As Officials Urge Caution: Fire Officials
Dry conditions and seasonal factors are increasing the risk of fast-moving brush fires, officials said.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Man Facing Drug Charge In Fairfax County
A man who was arrested in Fairfax County last month on a felony drug charge was indicted for being in the U.S. illegally, court records say.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
‘Tax The Rich’: NJ Advocates Pressure Lawmakers As Budget Season Heats Up
There’s a solution to New Jersey’s $3 billion budget gap, activists say: hike taxes on the state’s wealthiest businesses and residents.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Poverty In NYC Has Continued To Rise For 3rd Year In A Row, New Report Finds
2.2 million New Yorkers lived in poverty in 2024.
David Luces, Patch Staff
East Brunswick, NJ|News|
East Brunswick Schools Has No AI Policy Yet. That's About to Change, Officials Say
Administrators are drafting guidelines for AI use as board members raise questions about cost, effectiveness and student data protections.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Pittsburgh, PA|News|
Nationally Renowned Pittsburgh Chef Opening New Eatery
A Pittsburgh pastry chef with a prominent national presence is opening a new eatery. Get the details here.
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
