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Oak Lawn, IL|
Bullets Fly At Chicago Ridge Commons, Gunfire Erupts From 2 Cars: COPS
25 shell casings and a live round were found in the parking lot after four men in two cars began shooting each other, police say.
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL|
Wisconsin Man Faces Charges Of Indecent Solicitation In Lake Forest
After waiving his right against self-incrimination, the 51-year-old said he had "talked about sexual stuff but nothing was going to happen."
Moorestown, NJ|
Rage Room Coming To Moorestown Mall
At Breaker 213, patrons can let it all out while smashing glass, electronics, furniture and more.
Worcester, MA|
Plan To Reduce Worcester Speed Limits Will Wait For Survey Results
After five hearings in 2024, a council committee reviewing a plan to lower speed limits wants to survey residents before voting.
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
5G Firm Plans Work In Clarendon Hills
The company has submitted nine applications to the village.
Rockville Centre, NY|
'Insane' Plan To Vote Out Speaker Johnson: Former Congressman King
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said she'll call for a vote next week to remove the Speaker.
Norwalk, CT|
'Traffic Jams Horrendous': Lamont Gives Update On I-95 Truck Crash
Gov. Ned Lamont said the crash has closed I-95 in both directions, causing major traffic jams as state and local officials investigate.
Ardmore-Merion-Wynnewood, PA|
Abiyah Naturals LLC: Patch Business Profile
Local businesses are the lifeblood of America, providing employment for locals and a slew of services, good, and more to area residents.
Elmhurst, IL|
Planned Teardown Of $2M Elmhurst Home Upsets Residents
Residents are urged to protest the demolition of a historic house. A hearing is planned next week.
Skokie, IL|
District 219 Board Cuts Full-Time French Teacher From Niles West
The board unanimously approved a reduction in force at last month's board meeting.
Temecula, CA|
Warning: SoCal In For A 'Big Season For Snakes'
This week, a California woman suffered a rattlesnake bite while hiking. Here's what you need to know to stay safe.
Beverly Hills, CA|
Beverly Hills Businessman Admits To Evading $1M In Taxes: DOJ
The man admitted to cheating the government out of more than $1 million in taxes over a decade, court documents show.
Joliet, IL|
Giant Price Drop For Syl's, Legendary Restaurant In Rockdale
Because the asking price for Syl's has dropped nearly in half, Mike McCatty is confident a buyer will emerge. It may not stay a restaurant.
Livermore, CA|
Livermore Armed Robbery Suspects Arrested: Hayward PD
Three suspects are accused of committing a total of 11 robberies throughout the Bay Area, including an armed robbery at a gas in Livermore.
Perry Hall, MD|
Baltimore County Voter Guide: Primary Election Candidates, Voting Info
Early voting begins Thursday in the Baltimore County primary election. Meet the candidates and learn how to vote with this voter guide.
Annapolis, MD|
Anne Arundel Voter Guide: Primary Election Candidates, Polling Places
Early voting begins Thursday in the Anne Arundel County primary election. Meet the candidates and learn how to vote with this voter guide.
Skokie, IL|
Local Student Wins Illinois Poetry Competition, Competes At Nationals
Niles West High School junior Yohanna Endashaw, the 2-time Illinois Poetry Out Loud champion, competed Wednesday in the national semifinals.
Farmingdale, NY|
Farmingdale's Step By Step Dance Troupe Hosting Cancer Fundraiser Show
Ticket sales will go to the family of a woman fighting thyroid cancer, said Jennifer O'Neill, owner of the dance studio.
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|
Earthquake Rattles SoCal: Did You Feel It?
An earthquake struck with an epicenter near Corona at midday Wednesday.
Rockville Centre, NY|
'Absolutely Ridiculous' Delaying NYPD At Columbia: LI Congressman
More than 100 people were arrested Tuesday night, ending days of pro-Palestine encampments at the university.
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Hinsdale Central Being Blown Away? Hardly
With its test scores, the local high school is holding its own against Stevenson and New Trier. A resident suggests otherwise.
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|
$5M Lottery Scratchers Ticket Sold In Oceanside
The odds of winning the top prize — $5 million — is 1 in 3,061,044, according to the California Lottery.
Palos Verdes, CA|
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School Locked Down Due To Suspect Search
Two suspects were arrested after a police pursuit that put PVPHS under lockdown Wednesday afternoon.
Commack, NY|
Meet Hoops For Hope Of LI, Striving To Prevent Adolescent Suicide
Hoops for Hope hosts basketball tournaments to raise money for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Temecula, CA|
2 Cars Collide Near Promenade Temecula Mall, 1 Injured
Two cars collided at the intersection of Margarita Road at Overland, stalling traffic for over an hour Thursday.
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|
Public Blowback Over Nutley School Budget Crunch Continues (VIDEO)
Nutley is facing a $7 million shortfall due to bad budgeting. Parents are worried about potential staff and transportation cuts.
Hicksville, NY|
Magician To Perform Fundraiser For LI's Sarah Grace Foundation
Proceeds will benefit families facing pediatric cancer. The dinner and show will be held at Milleridge Inn. Here's how to attend.
Across Connecticut, CT|
Fun, Games, Flowers & Tequila: CT Springs To Life This Weekend
Food trucks and bounce houses, of course, but also 600,000 daffodils and a whole legit circus vie for your attention this weekend in CT
Carlsbad, CA|
What Those New Orange Lines On The Freeway Mean To You
Have you seen orange striping in San Diego County? It's designed to increase awareness of the construction zone and enhance safety.
Bridgewater, NJ|
Student Activity, Club Fees Eliminated In Bridgewater-Raritan Budget
Eliminating the fees is one of the district's goals to allow equity for all students and reduce barriers to participation.
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|
Death-Row Inmates Coming To IE Raises 'Significant Concerns': Sheriff
As CA moves its male death-row inmates out of San Quentin and into the statewide general prison population, safety concerns have surfaced.
Parsippany, NJ|
Court Affirms State Police Taking Parsippany Towing Service Off Roster
The company appealed NJ State Police's decision to remove them from the towing rotation, after an employee called a customer a racial slur.
Manassas, VA|
Manassas Low Waste Store Encourages Doing Sustainability 'Imperfectly'
The owner of a low waste store in Manassas would like to see lots of people do a little to eliminate waste rather than a few do a lot.
Newark, NJ|
Students Put Up Tents At Rutgers Newark, Protest Israel-Palestine War
A nationwide student-led protest over the Israel-Palestine war has spread to the campus of Rutgers-Newark. Here’s what demonstrators want.
Darien, CT|
Darien, State Seek Safety Solutions For Tokeneke Road After Crashes
The Connecticut Department of Transportation said it will be installing new signage and pavement markings following crashes on Route 136.
Southington, CT|
Southington Renames Pavilion After Beloved Parks Advocate
The town council unanimously voted to rename the town's pavilion at Recreation Park after a longtime community servant who died recently.
Joliet, IL|
Lawsuit: Joliet Walmart Customer Needed Shoulder Surgery After Fall
Joliet resident Charles Welch has retained the law offices of Cassian & Carter to file this week's civil lawsuit against Walmart Stores.
Joliet, IL|
Teen Tries Running Joliet Police Officer Over With Vehicle: Complaint
Joliet police are trying to capture Yussef Zahran, a 19-year-old who lives in the Plainfield area on Kingsbury Estates Drive.
Concord, NH|
Concord Man Accused Of Pistol-Whipping Another Man Outside Food Pantry
Bluestone Antoine Rhau was accused of assaulting and threatening a man with a gun at the Christ the King Parish compound Tuesday night.