'Severe, Violent Vomiting and Other Issues' Strike Dozens of Holiday Partygoers | Patch PM

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Dozens Fall Ill After Event at Banquet Hall

A holiday party turned disastrous for nearly 100 revelers who attended a Dec. 9 event at an Orland Park facility.

Couple Led Astray by Church Friend in Mortgage Refinancing Scam: Attorney General

A couple struggling to make mortgage payments turned to a friend they met at church to help them refinance their home mortgage.

Former Youth Baseball Coach Pleads Guilty to Failing to Register as Sex Offender

A 44-year-old former youth baseball coach in Crystal Lake, who was convicted in 2014 on child porn charges, was back in court on Wednesday on new charges after he allegedly failed to register as a sex offender.

First Coins of the Holiday Season Left in Red Kettles

The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign saw the first coins of the holiday season dropped off this past weekend at kettles in McHenry County.

Hour-by-Hour Look at Plunging Temps

Be sure to bundle up today and tomorrow. A wind chill advisory has been issued for counties throughout the Chicago area, which will take effect at 9 p.m. Wednesday and continue through 10 a.m. Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.

Aurora Police Seek Public's Help in Locating Missing Woman

The Aurora Police Department is asking for the public's help as they try to find a woman who has been missing since October.

Calling All Home Cooks! Share Your Best Holiday Recipe

Whether it's a festive cocktail, a delish dessert or a family classic, every cook has a crowd-pleaser around the holidays. What's yours? » Learn more about how to share your recipe

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• Alleged Thieves Steal Packages from People in Joliet, Plainfield, Crest Hill
• Oak Lawn Cops Follow Footprints One Mile in Snow to Alleged Car Burglar
• Cold Weather Leads to Mechanical Issues, Delays on Several Metra Lines
• Trial Under Way for Man Charged in DUI Crash That Killed Warrenville Father

» Across America

• Texas Attorney General Doubles Down On Bible-Quoting 'Peanuts' Poster
• Women's Reproductive Health Advocates Sue To Block Texas' New Fetal Remains Rule

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