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Joliet, IL|
Joliet's Flasher Passed A School Bus, Crashed Into Parked Car: JPD
Gutierrez was driving the Hyundai Santa Fe southbound on South May Street from Morgan Street and struck an unoccupied vehicle
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet Woman Goes Berserk With Knife, Lands In Jail: Joliet PD
Lucy Navarrete retrieved a knife from the kitchen and stabbed two televisions and a couch, causing extensive damage, Joliet police revealed.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|
Police Ask Residents Review Security Cameras In Area Of LI Threat
It's the area surrounding the street that president-elect Donald Trump's cabinet pick Lee Zeldin lives on.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Concord Christmas Tree Lighting, Fireworks A Go For Friday
The 39th annual event will feature a short fireworks display by the Everett Arena after Santa lights up the tree at the city plaza.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Manchester, CT|
The Pageantry Of The Manchester Road Race, 2024 Style [PHOTOS]
Costumes and assorted odd getups have made the yearly running of the Thanksgiving morning race a spectacle of unequaled proportions.
Tim Jensen, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Sumbaum Cycle: Amazing Sales For Black Friday, Christmas Holidays
The nation's second-oldest bicycle store, Sumbaum Cycle is celebrating its 130th anniversary of being open in Joliet.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|
Patch Talks Turkey With Butterball Turkey Talk-Line Expert
Karen Wilcher, a Butterball Turkey Talk-Line expert for more than a decade, recently dished to Patch about some memorable calls.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
Porch Pirates Stealing Packages? Here Are Some Tips [Block Talk]
As the peak of parcel-shipping season nears, readers offer some tips on how to curtail package thefts, a multi-billion-dollar criminal enter
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
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Brick, NJ|
$5.1M Electric Bus Grant In Brick In Limbo Over Cost, Safety Questions
The Brick school board delayed a vote on a $6.2 million lease-purchase of buses over safety and cost questions. Here's a look at both.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Happy Thanksgiving, New Hampshire, To You And Yours
From everyone at New Hampshire Patch, here’s wishing you a very happy holiday on Thursday.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|
'Harder' Line In Burr Ridge On E-Bikes?
The village's draft rules would allow e-bikes on sidewalks. Trustees disagreed with that idea.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|
Lights, Trains, Gingerbread and 4D Reindeer: Holiday Season In CT
Black Friday begins the official start of the holiday season in Connecticut, and oh, what yuletide events and wonders await…
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Southampton, NY|
Staged Readings Of Capote's Holiday Stories: A Breathtaking Experience
Staged readings of Truman Capote's holiday stories are the LI Christmas miracle you've been waiting for, a profound gift rich with memories.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Manalapan, NJ|
Local Speech & Occupational Therapy Practice Embraces Community
Longtime Manalapan resident Karen Kupfer said she started MidState Therapy Associates to help local adults, children and families.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo, CA|
Dog Dumped On Roadside Looks For Forever Home In South OC
The German Shepherd mix named Freedom has overcome multiple hurdles in his life and is facing his biggest challenge: finding a new home.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|
Newport Police Warn Of Scammers Posing As Officers By Spoofing Calls
Police say scammers are spoofing their calls with a computer program to make their caller ID appear to be coming from Newport police.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
La Grange Solar Panel Rules 'Antiquated': Resident
The village plans to look at changes to solar panel regulations, an official said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Farmingdale, NY|
LI McGrath's Opens In Farmingdale, Bringing Irish-American Fare, Music
"We’re hoping people know us as the place to go to sit in a warm, comfortable atmosphere..." one co-owner said.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
'Dirty' La Grange Site Sparks Resident's Concern
The village's long-term plan calls for allowing multifamily housing on the property.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|
Farmington HS' Peeling Gym Floor Being Fixed By Contractor: Officials
The work is expected to be completed in time for basketball season, which is in mid-December.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Commack, NY|
WATCH: Man Creates Online Map For Best Holiday Lights On LI
"I just remember being annoyed, driving around [thinking] 'Where are these houses?'" Jon Dignam told Patch.
Jerry Barmash, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|
Security Enhancements Expected At Bonnie Brae After Carjacking
One resident pleaded with the Bernards Township Committee to help her and neighbors "feel more safe" and to take action to improve security.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|
Orland Priest Under Investigation For Allegedly Filming Students
The priest serves at St. Francis of Assisi and Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School, the Archdiocese said.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|
DUI Driver Was 'Belligerent,' Threatened To Harm Police: Plainfield PD
Police responded to Renwick Road after receiving a call about a car that struck a curb and continued driving with two flat tires.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|
Full Camera Coverage For Burr Ridge Village Center
The village has agreed to buy cameras for the Village Center. Next up is County Line Square, an official said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet Restaurant Adds Dinner Menu, Big Apple Now Open For Dinner
Once known as Family Table Restaurant, Joliet's Big Apple Cafe is at 106 N. Larkin Ave. It offers home cooking and comfort food.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|
'Ain't Broke': Burr Ridge Residents Rate Town Well
Residents overwhelmingly feel safe and have strong confidence in the village government, according to a survey.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|
Police ID Suffolk Woman Killed In Apparent Hit-And-Run Crash: PD
She was crossing Veterans Memorial Highway when she was struck at around 5:30 a.m., Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
For Sale: St. Anne's Catholic Church 'A Heckuva Good Price'
Jim Karges of Joliet's Karges Realty is handling the Diocese of Joliet's property listing for St. Anne's Catholic Church in Crest Hill.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|
'Wave Of Change': Beverly Teachers End Historic Strike After 12 Days
Beverly students will be back in school on Wednesday for the first time since Nov. 7.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Culver City, CA|
Whole Foods Plans New Sepulveda Boulevard Location In Palms
The former Albertsons on Sepulveda Boulevard, once the planned site of a seven-story development, will instead house a new Whole Foods.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
Greenwich Selectmen Vote For 'Temporary Restraining Order' Against BOE
The saga between the Greenwich Board of Selectmen and the Greenwich Board of Education took another turn Tuesday night.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Danvers, MA|
4 Teens Indicted In Danvers Beating Of Special Needs Resident
The three Danvers teens and one from Lawrence were indicted with warrants issued for two other juveniles under age 14.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Marblehead, MA|
'This Strike Was About All Of Us': Marblehead Teachers Reach New Deal
UPDATE: Marblehead Public Schools will open Wednesday for the first time since Nov. 8 after 11 days were lost to the work stoppage.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Wallingford, CT|
Lyman Hall Marching Band, Color Guard Honored For Banner Season
The Lyman Hall Marching Band & Color Guard were honored at Monday night’s Board of Education meeting for their accomplishments this season.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Palm Desert, CA|
State Prison Closes In Riverside County Amid Prop. 36 Passage
Are more prisons needed, given the election of more conservative district attorneys in the state? Prop. 36 might be a factor.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|
Will Electric Air Taxis Bring Quieter Skies To Manhattan? **UPDATED**
The Downtown Manhattan Heliport is set to change hands and electric air taxis are in the works, officials confirmed.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
Patchogue, NY|
1 Seriously Injured In Suffolk Crash: Police
Fifth Squad detectives are investigating, police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
‘Wet Wood’ Causes Smoke Condition At Camp At Concord’s Healy Park
Video: Several commuters and city employees on Interstate 93 reported heavy smoke from a homeless camp along the highway on Tuesday.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Red Bank-Shrewsbury, NJ|
Red Bank Zoning Board Strikes Down LED Billboard Proposal
Red Bank residents, business owners and more took to the floor throughout Thursday night's meeting to voice their concerns.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
