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Skokie, IL|
Skokie McDonald's Coming Down, To Be Rebuilt
The restaurant will soon be demolished and rebuilt to modernize facilities and enhance customer experience.
Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel, Patch Staff
Warminster, PA|
Former Centennial School Board President Takes Over
Patti Crossan was named as president of the Centennial School Board during Monday night's reorganization meeting.
Dino Ciliberti and Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel, Patch Staff
Patchogue, NY|
Man Fighting His Arrest Pushes Officer Into A Dumpster, Then Spits On Another At Hospital In E. Patchogue: PD
The officer was treated for her injuries at NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk in East Patchogue, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
SAU 8 Concord School District To Form Eastman Elementary School Sale Committee
A request for steering committee members to oversee the sale of the property on Shawmut Street will be made in December.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
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Concord, NH|
Concord Man, With Priors, Accused Of Fleeing In A Pickup Truck After Firing A Gun; Arrested In Loudon
Police were called to Penacook Tuesday night after a man was accused of firing a gun into the floor of a home and fleeing to Loudon.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Oklahoma City, OK|
The Epstein Circus Will Shatter Our Last Delusions
Do we want to know how the world really works, or is it too disgusting to countenance?
Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Former Concord Substitute Teacher Charged With Felonious Sexual Assault In Boscawen And Northfield
Nicholas Joslin of Belmont faces sexual assault, position of authority, and other charges after incidents in May 2024 and May 2025.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|
'Girlfriends' Boutique And Bites' Returns To Benefit Youth Services Of Glenview/Northbrook
The annual affair gives North Shore residents an opportunity to get ahead on holiday shopping while also helping the youth organization.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
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Downers Grove, IL|
DG Residents Push For Sticker Program As Waste Contract Negotiations Continue
At a recent meeting, residents urged commissioners to push for waste stickers, but SOME commissioners want to move forward without them.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Abington, PA|
Next Steps Unveiled For New Abington Middle School
Abington residents approved a new $285 million middle school in the May primary election.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Radnor, PA|
The Radnor Run Is Ending After Nearly 50 Years
This year's Radnor Run will be the last. In the past 20 years alone, the run has raised about $1.5 million for lung cancer research.
Max Bennett, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Paid Leave An Entire Year: The Plight Of Joliet Police Detective Pete Ranstead, Charged With Domestic Battery
“The Joliet Police Department holds itself to the highest standards of integrity and accountability," Chief Bill Evans remarked last year.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Hillsborough, NJ|
Central NJ’s 1st Space-Themed Indoor Playground Opens In Hillsborough
Bridgewater residents Luis Pazmino and Andrea Roberto, with their two children, recently opened Space Play Academy for kids ages 2 to 12.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|
Breakfast And Dessert Restaurant Opens In Downtown Hoboken
The owners of a new café in Hoboken vowed to open a restaurant after their kids left home. It almost didn't happen.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Safety Issues With Clarendon Hills Plaza Plan?
Village officials and opponents differ on what the downtown idea means for safety.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Commack, NY|
Fundraiser For Camp Helen Keller To Be Held At Miller's Ale House In Commack
The fundraiser is scheduled for tonight, July 1. It will feature live music and raffles.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
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Belleville-Nutley, NJ|
State Monitor Removed From Belleville Schools, Officials Cheer For 'Historic Victory'
Belleville’s public school system has been under the financial supervision of the state for the past decade.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
Food Network Contestant, Gingerbread Extraordinaire To Open Coffee Shop & Bakery In Basking Ridge
The Porch is an extension of Molli Dowd's handmade luxury gingerbread boutique called Edible Estates. Both will open in July.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Hinsdale D86 Broke Law With Its Secrecy: Attorney General
The district should have divulged the recipients of legal advice and other information, the agency said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|
James Beard Finalist Opening New Restaurant In King Of Prussia
The world renowned chef, considered one of the best Chinese chefs in America, will open his new eatery in Montgomery County.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
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Darien, CT|
Here's How Long The Great Island Access Road Project Could Take To Complete
Great Island Advisory Committee Chair Monica McNally said the project is a "big milestone" for Darien.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bloomfield, NJ|
Bloomfield Hammers Out Town Budget Amid Federal, State Cuts
“As we're all aware, we're faced with federal and state budget cuts – and we're trying to adjust accordingly.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
Beloved Celebrity Fitness Personality's Home Hits Market For $7 Million: Reports
The fitness guru and television personality's home has hit the market for $7 million nearly a year after his death, according to reports.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Sushi Friends Hashi Aims To Build Bridge From Fairfax City To Japan
Restaurant owners seek to push the culinary edge of Japanese cuisine and create a bridge from the City of Fairfax to Japan.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Joliet's Eric Lurry Federal Lawsuit: Will City Council Settle Lawsuit?
The next Joliet City Council meeting is June 3, 2025. The Defendants request that the deadline be extended to June 5, 2025.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Oklahoma City, OK|
We Bumped Up The Headline Character Limit Editors - Unearth That Thesaurus And Take Advantage Of The Space
The headline character limit for editors has been bumped by an additional 40 characters, giving them space to be more descriptive.
Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Graduation Rate Increases In Bridgewater-Raritan High School
The number of students taking AP courses, dual enrollment with colleges, and earning biliteracy language seals has also increased.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|
Belleville Schools Don’t Need State Monitor, Board Of Education Claims
The Belleville Board of Education is asking New Jersey to end more than a decade of state oversight.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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Smithtown, NY|
Mother's Day Spring Market Coming To Smithtown
The event will feature 70 crafters, makers, bakers and creators. People can get jewelry bonded with their mother, give her a poem, and more.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Westfield, NJ|
Grease Fire At Addams Tavern In Westfield
The Westfield Fire Department went to the restaurant on Tuesday afternoon.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Darien Front Yards To Be 'Gently' Dug Up
"We're not here to leave the city in shambles," a company executive said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|
GOP Budget Will Harm Essex County Residents, Commissioner Board Says
President Trump has insisted there are no plans to touch Medicaid, Medicare or Social Security. Some dispute his claim.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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Arlington Heights, IL|
9 Names Added To 'Arlington Remembers' List Of Military Members Killed
The nine, along with other local military members past and present, will be honored at the annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|
Huntington Artist To Perform At LI Music & Entertainment Hall Of Fame
Hughes and his band will be singing his original music that touches on various styles: reggae, indie rock, funk, soul and blues.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Pleasanton, CA|
Lanes Of I-580 Westbound Closed Following Crash: CHP
A car crashed with a commercial vehicle near Hacienda Drive, closing down lanes and causing debris to fly across the freeway.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Westhampton-Hampton Bays, NY|
5 Minutes On A Park Bench: Jason Belkin, Owner Of Hampton Coffee
"We're constantly growing and changing, and I think that's what makes us successful."
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Clarendon Hills Fire Truck Hits Delivery Van: Police
No one was reported injured in the crash, which was at Jewel.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Pottstown, PA|
How Hedge Funds Destroyed Local News: Pottstown To Host Film Event
A new documentary investigates how Alden Global stripped local and national newspapers - in Montco and all around the country - for parts.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
3 Prior DUIs, Joliet Man 'Admitted To Consumed 2 Drinks': Forfeiture
Ivan Gonzalez Franco now faces the prospect of giving up his 2013 Buick Enclave to the Will County State's Attorney Office of Jim Glasgow.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|
Secaucus Man, 29, Accused Of Molesting Family Member, A Teen Girl
A Secaucus man is accused of sexually molesting a 14-year-old female family member, police said Tuesday.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
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