Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Victim In Deadly Evergreen Park Crash ID'd As Chicago Man, 38
The man was killed when he and two others were ejected from a car early Tuesday.
Payton Potter, Patch Staff
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Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Saint Xavier Hosting Virtual Commencement For 2020, 2021 Classes
While commencement ceremonies can only be viewed virtually, two guests per graduate are invited to attend commencement walks.
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Palos, IL|News|
Stagg High Athletes Hosting Shoe Drive Fundraiser: How To Help
Athletic shoes, kids flats, cleats and sandals are accepted. High heels are not.
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Oak Lawn, IL|News|
IL Rep. Recognizes Chicago Union Worker Aided By Rescue Plan
The man lost his health insurance when he was laid off in March 2020. That is, until the American Rescue Plan helped bring it back.
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Across America, US|News|
Polio Stole His Legs: Man Aims To Counter COVID Vaccine Hesitancy
“It really bothers me,” a polio survivor said of people choosing not to get vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus.
Payton Potter, Patch Staff
Across Texas, TX|News|
‘Be A Parent’: TX Sheriff Blames Police Violence On Mom And Dad
Throckmorton County's sheriff called on the public to stop being "armchair police" and instead "join an academy and become an officer."
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Peoria, IL|News|
Bowler Plays Perfect Game With Ball Containing Father's Ashes
An Illinois man says his dad helped him bowl a 300-point game earlier this month, years after his father's death.
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Concord, NH|News|
Lights, Camera, Homes: Talent Show Raising Money For Homelessness
In-person seating is limited, but the show can be streamed online for free.
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Portsmouth, NH|News|
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: Locations In Portsmouth
Nearly 1 million pounds of prescription drugs were collected during the last take-back event in October 2020.
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Hampton-North Hampton, NH|News|
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: Locations In Hampton
Nearly 1 million pounds of prescription drugs were collected during the last take-back event in October 2020.
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Salem, NH|News|
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: Locations In Salem
Nearly 1 million pounds of prescription drugs were collected during the last take-back event in October 2020.
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Merrimack, NH|News|
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: Locations In Merrimack
Nearly 1 million pounds of prescription drugs were collected during the last take-back event in October 2020.
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Bedford, NH|News|
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: Locations In Bedford
Nearly 1 million pounds of prescription drugs were collected during the last take-back event in October 2020.
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Nashua, NH|News|
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: Locations In Nashua
Nearly 1 million pounds of prescription drugs were collected during the last take-back event in October 2020.
Payton Potter, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: Locations In Concord
Nearly 1 million pounds of prescription drugs were collected during the last take-back event in October 2020.
Payton Potter, Patch Staff
Nashua, NH|News|
Kamala Harris To Visit New Hampshire Friday: Reports
The Vice President is set to make stops in Plymouth and Concord.
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Salem, NH|News|
New Health Rankings Reveal Strengths, Gaps In Rockingham County
County Health Rankings and Roadmaps recently released its 2021 report. See how Rockingham County fared before the pandemic.
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Concord, NH|News|
New Health Rankings Reveal Strengths, Gaps In Merrimack County
County Health Rankings and Roadmaps recently released its 2021 report. See how Merrimack County fared before the pandemic.
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Nashua, NH|News|
New Health Rankings Reveal Strengths, Gaps In Hillsborough County
County Health Rankings and Roadmaps recently released its 2021 report. See how Hillsborough County fared before the pandemic.
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Hampton-North Hampton, NH|News|
Explosive Gender Reveal At Quarry Rocks Southern NH: Report
Residents as far as 20 miles from the blast site reported feeling a "deep rumble," area news sources report.
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