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'Big Kick' To Downtown Elmhurst? Building Height Idea Panned

ELMHURST, IL – A recommendation for lower building heights in the northern part of Elmhurst’s downtown received a frosty reception Wednesday.Click Here: laois gaa jerseys At a meeting at City Hall, consultant Nik Davis presented a draft of a long-term downtown plan. He said it was based on feedback from the public and officials. The […]

Homeless Encampment At Mantua Park Cleared By Park Authority Workers

FAIRFAX, VA — A large homeless encampment at Mantua Park was cleared out Wednesday morning by workers from the Fairfax County Park Authority, with county police officers on hand to provide protection. The cleanup is just the latest effort by the Office to Prevent and End Homelessness to address the encampments on county land along […]

New Lenox Barricade Call Ends Peacefully, No Injuries: Sheriff

NEW LENOX, IL — A barricade situation in New Lenox last week ended peacefully and without injuries, the Will County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies were called Aug. 30 to a residence on Roberts Road, for a report of a man inside the home, armed with a gun and threatening to harm himself. Deputies arrived and […]

Salem Teacher Contract Means Longer School Days, Pre-Labor Day Start

Click:Electric Bike with 3 Wheels SALEM, MA — As Salem teachers celebrated wage increases, paid family leave and more class preparation time provisions in the new three-year collective bargaining agreement agreed to late last week, additional aspects of the deal include a more uniform school day across the district and pre-Labor Day starts to the […]

Lazy Dog Restaurant Opens On Willow Road In Northbrook

NORTHBROOK, IL — Opening day is here for the new Lazy Dog Restaurant in Northbrook. It marks the fourth Chicago Metro location for the California-based restaurant chain. The first 100 guests to 992 Willow Road Tuesday will be welcomed with a complimentary month of the restaurant chain’s loyalty program, Lazy Dog Campfire Club, which offers […]

Rutherford Protests Being Left Off West Orange Ballot: 2024 Election

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The president of the West Orange Town Council says he isn’t taking his exclusion from this year’s ballot lying down. Last week, the town clerk’s office provided Patch with a list of six candidates who will be appearing on the ballot for the 2024 nonpartisan municipal election in West Orange. The […]

'Pinch Me' Moment: New Lenox Balloon Company Chosen To Decorate DNC

NEW LENOX, IL — A New Lenox businesswoman is still coming down from a high after pitching in her talents from the rafters of Chicago’s United Center. Stephanie Marquardt, of LGM Balloon Decor, LLC, was selected to be a part of the team creating the balloon drops at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. It […]

Berkeley To 'Go Gold' In Honor Of Local Girl Who Fought Cancer

BERKELEY, NJ — For the eighth year in a row, Berkeley Township is taking time to honor the life of a local girl who died from cancer at just 13-years-old. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and the town once again will be “wrapped in gold.” Emiliana O’Brien was a Berkeley resident who was diagnosed […]

Rare, 1-In-30 Million Orange Lobster Rescued From Hamptons Supermarket

SOUTHAMPTON, NY — A rare, 1-in-30-million orange lobster was rescued from a Southampton supermarket and given a second chance at life recently, an animal advocacy organization said. According to John Di Leonardo, anthrozoologist and executive director of Humane Long Islan, the lobster was spotted in the seafood section of a Southampton Stop & Shop by […]