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Oak Lawn, IL|
Active Shooter Threat Cleared At Chicago Ridge Mall: UPDATED
Chicago Ridge police said a gun was displayed during a verbal altercation at Chicago Ridge Mall. No shots were fired.
Concord, NH|
Concord Cops Recover Body At Former Airport Road Drug Den Site: Watch
After three days of digging and sifting through dirt for evidence, investigators find a body; the case may involve a missing Concord man.
Joliet, IL|
STAR WARS DAY Joliet 2024: Here's Your Photo Gallery
Joliet Patch was on hand to produce another Facebook Live video of Saturday's 11 a.m. parade attended by hundreds in downtown Joliet.
New Canaan, CT|
Michelle Troconis To Appeal Prison Sentence In Jennifer Dulos Case
"...the message is clear: grievous crimes without remorse incur serious consequences." — Carrie Luft, on behalf of Jennifer Dulos' family.
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|
Firefighters Extinguish Vehicle Blaze in Islip: FD
Islip Fire Department extinguished a vehicle fire on Union Boulevard.
Concord, NH|
Concord Police Excavate Yard At Airport Road Drug Den Site: Watch
Detectives and technicians excavated the grounds and sifted through dirt, searching for unknown clues, at a home on Airport Road on Friday.
Lindenhurst, NY|
New Farmers Market Debuts In The Heart Of Lindenhurst
A new farmers market opens in Lindenhurst on Saturday.
Joliet, IL|
Joliet's Jerry Patton Pleads Guilty In 2 Bar Attacks, Dog Incident
Jerry Leon Patton, 37, has been in Will County's Jail since Joliet police arrested him in March. Now, Patton's off to prison.
Oak Lawn, IL|
Father-Son Duo Appear In Court On Oak Lawn Pot Manufacturing Charges
Son currently on EM for pending cases detained until a hearing on possible pre-trial release violations, but judge won't add EM for new case
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|
12 Dreamy CA Lakes To Fish, Swim, Boat, And Float In This Summer
Where do Californians love to go to the lake? We found the top 12 across the Golden State for you to dip your toes into.
Plainfield, IL|
Woman Asleep In Casey's Lot Was Drinking And Driving: Plainfield PD
Police were called to the general store on South Route 59 after someone called to report a woman asleep in her car in the parking lot.
East Hampton, NY|
Extra LIRR Train Slated For 3rd Annual Hamptons Pride Parade
The extra train will be available Saturday as 1000s head to East Hampton for the 3rd Annual Hamptons Pride Parade, a "joyfest."
Danbury, CT|
Officials ID Danbury Woman Who Died After Falling Into Candlewood Lake
The 20-year-old Danbury woman died Thursday morning after falling into Candlewood Lake in Brookfield Wednesday, officials said.
Pearl River, NY|
Hudson Gateway Realtor Foundation Donates To Rockland Homes For Heroes
"It’s a challenge that requires a great deal of help and support," RHH president John Murphy told Patch.
Bel Air, MD|
Bel Air Town Derby Returns This Summer With 20 Cars Racing 2 Heats
The 2nd Annual Bel Air Town Derby returns this summer with racing, entertainment, food, shopping and more.
Darien, CT|
Longtime Darien Swimming And Diving Coach Steps Down
Darien High School girls swimming and diving coach Marj Trifone recently announced she's stepping down and leaving Darien.
Joliet, IL|
Reckless Driver On Caton Farm Road Attacks 2 Other Motorists: JPD
Joliet police say Jeremy Ledesma and his adult victim were traveling in a vehicle westbound on Caton Farm Road near Route 59
Montclair, NJ|
NJ Advocates Keep Pressing Murphy To Veto OPRA Bill
A controversial overhaul of New Jersey’s open public records law is sitting on the desk of Gov. Phil Murphy. Will he veto it – or sign it?
San Diego, CA|
SD Weekend: Nighttime Zoo; Pupapalooza; North Park Music Fest
Looking for some cool things to do this weekend, June 1-2, in San Diego County? Patch has you covered.
Riverhead, NY|
2 Domestic Geese On Loose On LI Beach Found Safe, Need New Home
"Domestic ducks and geese are sensitive individuals, not school science experiments, Easter props or objects to be discarded like trash."
Joliet, IL|
6 Hit And Runs, Joliet Drunk Also Backs Into JPD Squad Car: English
A red pickup Ford F250 with a male driver was identified as a possible suspect vehicle in many of these investigations.
St. Pete, FL|
St. Pete Pride Street Mural Targeted Within An Hour Of Repainting
A recently defaced LGBTQ+ Pride street mural in St. Pete was targeted by vandals threatening to shoot people shortly after being repainted.
Pottstown, PA|
Pottstown High Rise Fire Underscores Urgency Of Housing Crisis: Mayor
"Stop stomping your feet and throwing temper tantrums," the mayor said. "Stop with your NIMBY attitudes."
Joliet, IL|
Rt. 66 Old School Brewing Adds Gemini's Reentry, Unveils Summer Beers
June marks five years in Wilmington for Route 66 Old School Brewing. It's at 110 Bridge St. and shares space with Nelly's Restaurant.
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|
Nutley Homeowners May See Double-Whammy Tax Hike In 2024
Nutley's latest municipal spending plan may come with a tax increase. The school board has already given an OK to a separate tax hike.
Milford, MA|
Milford East Main Street Warehouse Development: Public Hearing
The Milford Planning Board will let the public weigh in on a large planned wholesale and distribution facility along East Main Street.
Livingston, NJ|
Livingston Gym ‘Back In Action’ After Car Crashes Into Building
Photos taken at the scene show a car inside the building with its front end covered in debris.
Across Massachusetts, MA|
The Spritz Is The Drink Of The Summer At Porto: MA Cheap Eats
Aperol or otherwise, the spritz has had a moment in the American cocktail culture the past few summers. That continues at Porto in 2024.
Livingston, NJ|
Livingston Mall Update: Ownership Boondoggle Is Making Progress Tricky
When a mall goes to pieces, it can be a challenging puzzle to put back together.
Livingston, NJ|
Rehab Of Local Landmark In Livingston Will Require Some Extra Funding
The Old Force Homestead is in a “significant state of disrepair.” Livingston is seeking some extra grant funds to complete its rehab.
Brooklyn, NY|
NYC Breaks Ground On New BK 553-Seat Middle School
The Gravesend middle school is slated to open in September 2026, officials said.
Bensalem, PA|
Fritz Bakery's Elbow Grease Leads To Need For Elbow Room In Bucks
The bakery has locations in Langhorne and Bensalem, where it will expand operations.
Baltimore, MD|
Port Of Baltimore Back To Full Force, MD Truckers Still Struggling
Shipping traffic spiked when the Baltimore channel reopened. Longshoremen are working, but truckers still struggle. One fell behind on rent.
Across Connecticut, CT|
Olympic Gold Medalist, Connecticut Resident Butch Johnson Dies At 68
The unexpected death of the 5-time Olympic archer and 1996 team gold medalist was announced this week by USA Archery.
Wallingford, CT|
Wallingford Little League Celebrates 75th Anniversary With Big Event
Wallingford Little League celebrated its 75th anniversary with an event that honors the past and present, with an eye toward the future.
Concord, NH|
More Ethics Charges Filed In Concord: This Time, Against Volunteers
Former Ward 2 Councilor Allan Herschlag filed complaints against another former councilor, Erle Pierce, and Greg Bakos, who serves on TPAC.
Fairfield, CT|
Ceremony Celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month In Fairfield
The event, attended by more than 100 residents and officials, was held Wednesday in front of Old Town Hall.
Toms River, NJ|
New Toms River Attorney Is Mayor's Lawyer In School Matter: Official
Donald F. Burke, hired to litigate the Ciba Geigy settlement, is representing Dan Rodrick before the Middletown school board, Patch learned.
Across Connecticut, CT|
New Job For Former Connecticut Television News Anchor
Amanda Raus has been a fixture at several Connecticut news stations.
Lindenhurst, NY|
'Peter Pan' Prequel Brings Hope And Healing To Lindenhurst Stage
"By using our platform to partner with impactful charities, we are not just creating art, we are fostering hope and healing." — Kami Crary.