Chicago|News|
Chicago Rat Hole Wedding, Like Spot Itself, Takes On Life Of Its Own
Raj Sarathy moved his wedding to the Roscoe Village landmark in nine days, becoming the first person to tie the knot at the monument.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
- Chicago, IL
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Woman Shot By 'Unwanted Person', Suspect At Large: Bolingbrook PD
Police said the woman is in stable condition after she was shot once in the leg just after midnight in an incident police said is isolated.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Bugging Out: Billions Of Cicadas From 2 Broods To Arrive In IL
The state will see a crossover of broods of cicadas, which could reach the billions in a synchronized event that hasn't happened since 1803.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Icy, Slick Illinois Conditions To Give Way To Cloudy, Damp Pattern
Freezing rain has left sidewalks and untreated roads icy but temperatures will reach the mid-40s this week as rain remains in the area.
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Chicago|News|
14 IL Hospitals Ranked Among Best 250 In The Country
Advocate Lutheran Hospital in Park Ridge, Alexian Brothers in Hoffman Estates and Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana ranked in the Top 50.
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Chicago|News|
Cubs Hall Of Famer Sandberg Announces Cancer Diagnosis
Ryne Sandberg, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005, wrote on social media he has begun treatment for metastatic prostate cancer.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Foul Play Not Suspected In University Of Illinois Student's Death: PD
Akul Dhawan, 18, was found dead on the porch of a building near campus Saturday and police believe initially that his death was accidental.
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Chicago|News|
Chicago Bears Add Seahawks Waldon As Offensive Coordinat
The Bears have announced the hiring of Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Shane Waldron to replace Luke Getsy, who was fired.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
University Of Illinois Violated Star Guard Shannon's Rights: Judge
A federal judge found in favor of Terrence Shannon, Jr., who was suspended indefinitely by Illinois after he was charged with rape.
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Chicago|News|
Neighbors Restore Chicago Rat Hole After It Was Defaced By 'Vandal'
The 20-year-old sidewalk indentation in Roscoe Village was filled in with plaster or cement before neighbors came to the landmark's rescue.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
-25 Wind Chill Possible Before Freezing Rain, Warmup For IL
Chicago area residents will see a return of a brief cold shot of sub-zero wind chills before temperatures approach 40 next week.
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Chicago|News|
Murder Charges Filed In 2023 Death Of Nearly Decapitated Chicago Woman
Genesis Silva, 34, was previously charged with concealing the death of his girlfriend, Brittany Battaglia who was found in a duffel bag.
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Mokena, IL|News|
Mokena District 159 Honored By State Board Of Ed For Strategic Plan
The district was recognized by State Superintendent Tony Sanders for its use of a $700,000 grant that went to improve ELA performance.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
$1M Winning Ticket 'Huge News' In Tiny Illinois Town Of 1K
The winning MegaMillions ticket was sold at a local convenience store in Mitchell, which sits on the Illinois border near St. Louis.
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Chicago|News|
White Sox In 'Serious' Talks To Move Near South Loop: Report
The Sox are reportedly negotiating with a developer to build a baseball-only stadium in The 78, on a desirable 62-acre plot of land.
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Mokena, IL|News|
A Bite Of Mexico To Bring 'Heart And Love' To Mokena Brewery Space
New Lenox's Ron Torres will open an eatery in the former Tribes Brewing space that offers an homage to the tastes of Mexico he grew up on.
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Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Indiana Man Stranded In Truck For 6 Days Released From Hospital
Matt Reum, who endured six days in his truck after a crash along I-94 last month, has gone home after spending three weeks hospitalized.
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Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|News|
Honey Butter Fried Chicken Finds 'Family-Friendly' Setting In Glencoe
The popular Chicago comfort food emporium opened on Tuesday in the historic Poppy's Local space, offering menu favorites to a new audience.
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Chicago|News|
'Suitcase Killer' Heather Mack Sentenced To 26 Years In Prison
Mack faced up to 28 years in prison for conspiring to kill her mother, whose body was then shoved into a suitcase in Bali in 2014.
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Chicago|News|
Stick Shift Foils Armed Suspects Carjacking Attempt: CPD
Two men were arrested after cops say they tried to take three vehicles, including one they had to abandon because of a manual transmission.
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