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Darien, IL|
Imposter Priest Bothers At Darien Church: Cops
He hugged and kissed parishioners before he was charged with trespassing, police said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|
Retired Enfield Deputy Police Chief Ray Bouchard Dies
Bouchard spent nearly 29 years with the Enfield Police Department, retiring as deputy chief in 2004.
Tim Jensen, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|
Boat Fire Hospitalizes Burn Victim In Bay Shore: FD
A boat fire in Bay Shore sent one burn victim to Stony Brook University Hospital's burn center on Sunday, Suffolk County police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Grievance Against Elmhurst D205 Takes Longer Than Usual
Some cases filed with a state labor agency are settled before it decides.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Smithtown, NY|
Memorial Softball Game To Honor Beloved Brother In South Setauket
Robert Greene was a softball coach for 11 years and loved it, his sister said. The memorial game is a way for people to share stories.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Man Tells Rockdale Officer 'To Shoot Him To End It All': Complaint
The kitchen in Rockdale was in disarray, with tables and chairs flipped over, poice said.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet Burglar Lands In Will Co. Jail 4th Time Since May 2023: JPD
Ira Couch, now 36, comes from the 1400 block of North Raynor Avenue. Joliet police arrested him on July 17, and he remains in custody.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Rockdale Pancake House Opens: 'That Gravy Is Delicious. We'll Be Back'
The Rockdale Pancake House occupies 400 Moen Avenue, and it's right down the block from the successful Roc City Bar & Grill.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|
Minimal Fee Hikes For West Hartford's Swim Center, Ice Rink
The West Hartford Town Council recently approved new fees for the town's aquatics center and ice rink, which become effective Sept. 1.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|
Milk N Cookies Opens New Location In South Norwalk
The cookie cafe and cereal bar recently opened a new location in Norwalk, bringing a wide menu of dessert options to the city's SoNo area.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Detectives Still At Scene Of Homicide In Fairfax Sunday Morning
Detectives were still investigating a homicide in a commercial townhouse development near the Route 29/Blake Lane intersection in Fairfax.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|
Masked Men Rob Store, Assault Employee In North Babylon: Police
Masked men robbed a GameStop in North Babylon on Saturday, police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Concord Firefighters Sent To Fire At Morning Star Condo Complex: Watch
Tenants at 185 Loudon Road were evacuated from the building due to a fire on the third floor on Saturday morning.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Manhattan, IL|
Small Town Strong: Unity In Ranch Oaks Recovery 'Beautiful To See'
Manhattan Township's Ranch Oaks subdivision was hit hard by a tornado July 15. The residents' strength has shone through in storm cleanup.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|
‘Anarkitty 2.0’: Girls Rock Camp St. Pete Band Headlines Concert
Girls Rock Camp St. Pete hosts its end-of-camp concert Saturday, 6 p.m., at Jannus with camp band Anarkitty headlining the event.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
11 Iconic CA Film Locations: A Movie Buff's California Road Trip
Some movies make their way into your heart. Why not make your way to the iconic Golden State locations where they were filmed?
Ashley Ludwig and Beau Behan, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Photo Gallery: Downtown Joliet's Muevelo Festival
Joliet's downtown drew thousands of people Friday night to the old Will County Courthouse parking lot for the second-ever Muevelo Festival.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Stratford, CT|
Stratford Police Union Hires Norm Pattis, Seeks Pension For Members
The union has hired high-profile attorney Norm Pattis, who said there is a “morale crisis” among rank-and-file members of the department.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Culver City, CA|
4 Boys Arrested After 20 Vehicle Burglaries: Culver City PD
Four teen boys are accused of committing 20 vehicle burglaries this week in Culver City.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|
Altiro Latin Fusion To Host Hispanic Celebration With Food, Music
A segment of Des Plaines Street will be packed with people enjoying food, music and crafts for the inaugural event in Plainfield.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Manhattan, IL|
Manhattan Man, 52, Sprayed Lighter Fluid At Woman, Her Child: PD
The man also allegedly nearly struck the pair, who were on their bicycles, with his van, police said.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|
'Sinatra House' Sells At Last In Point Pleasant Beach
The house was known for years for providing a summer soundtrack of Frank Sinatra songs for boardwalk strollers.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Wallingford, CT|
Wallingford-Yalesville Making Special Run In Little League Playoffs
The team, comprised of players from both Wallingford & Yalesville Little League, is piling up wins and bringing both sides of town together.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Babylon Village, NY|
Pet Of The Week: Sweet Shyra Comes With A Whole Lotta Love
"This beautiful girl is 2 years old and is ready for her family to scoop her up," — Babylon Animal Shelter volunteer Christine Franke.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|
Bolingbrook Board Approves Plans For Day Care Facility
The facility will be 13,524 square feet, and will also have a fenced exterior playground.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Hey! Hot Dog Opens Sweet Corn Stands: 'Really, Really Good Stuff'
Hey! Hot Dog's owner is also selling homemade honey produced on their farms near Shorewood. The honey is sold at the Black Road corn stand.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Lake Forest, CA|
South OC Street Vendors Face New Regulations: What To Know
New regulations for street vendors in a South Orange County city start next month. Here's what residents should know.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|
New Behavioral Health Crisis Center Coming To Montgomery County
The center will divert individuals suffering from mental health issues and addiction to a place where they can receive treatment.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
Not Your Package? Will You Keep It Or Be A Decent Human? [Block Talk]
Just who are these people, readers wondered, and do you really want to know them if they’d keep packages delivered to them by mistake?
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
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Across Connecticut, CT|
CT Family Rallies After Disabled Son Removed From Theater Seat
Parents of a disabled CT man bumped from his front row seat at a concert are bumping back…
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|
$4,500 Bike Stolen From Reston Shop May Be Linked To Springfield Theft
Fairfax County Police want to know if the theft of expensive bikes from Reston and Springfield shops are linked, according to court records.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Merrick, NY|
As Calls Grow For Biden To Quit Race, He'll 'Leave The Stage': Expert
However, Democratic strategist Hank Sheinkopf said he's "generally opposed to these kinds of disruptions by a bunch of elites."
Jerry Barmash, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
Greenwich Receives $799K For Pedestrian Safety Improvements
The grant is being awarded through the Connecticut Department of Transportation's Community Connectivity Grant Program.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|
Child Porn Case Involving Madison HS Student Investigated: Records
Town of Vienna Police are investigating whether a 16-year-old student at James Madison High School uploaded child pornography to Instagram.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|
Mother Of Girl Who Drowned At Tinley Pool Suing Park District, Village
The family of Hazel Gonzalez, 5, who drowned at Tinley Park-Park District's White Water Canyon Water Park, is suing for wrongful death.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|
Northbrook Resident Will Be Youngest IL Delegate At Dem Convention
Claire Satkiewicz, 19, is a graduate of Glenbrook North, and will be supporting the Biden-Harris ticket next month in Chicago.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
San Diego, CA|
SD Weekend: Dog Days Of Summer; Christmas In July; San Diego Pride
Looking for some cool things to do this weekend, July 20-21, in San Diego County? Patch has you covered.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|
New Cycling Competition Coming To Commercial Street
The Commercial Street Criterium Cycling Race will feature several competitive individual cycling races around Village Green.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Lower Providence, PA|
Methacon Graduate, Promising Student Athlete, Killed In Crash
The 19-year-old was known for her prowess on the softball field and the love in her heart.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|
Man Charged In Deadly Nail Salon Crash Had BAC 2X Legal Limit: ADA
Steven Schwally, who killed 4 people and hurt 9 when he slammed through a nail salon is still facing a misdemeanor DWI charge: prosecutor.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
