ELMHURST, IL – On the heels of a 37 percent increase last year, Elmhurst School District 205 is likely to see another double-digit rate hike in health insurance costs. According to a district memo, insurance claims increased last budget year by nearly 13 percent. As a result, the district’s insurer, Blue Cross Blue Shield, is recommending a 10 percent hike […]

CONCORD, NH — Concord fire and rescue teams, in the field at the time, came upon a motorcycle crash on Interstate 93 south near the interchange with Interstate 393 on Wednesday afternoon. Around 1:45 p.m., a fire commander radioed dispatch and told them they would be off at a crash scene on I-93. Dispatch advised the firefighters they just received […]

NORTHBROOK, IL — Following planned protests and an uproar from some members of the community, a documentary film about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will not be shown at the Northbrook Library. Officials said Wednesday, the cardholder who had scheduled a showing of “Israelism” informed the library “none of this will be happening.” As reported by Patch last week, “Israelism,” a 2023 […]

MARBLEHEAD, MA — Marblehead teachers appear no closer to a new collective-bargaining agreement as they once again headed back to the classrooms on Wednesday without a deal. The Marblehead Education Association and Marblehead School Committee Bargaining Sub-committee met on Tuesday for the 11th time with the School Committee saying the sides remain apart on both the parameters of a proposed […]

TRUMBULL, CT — CEC Entertainment, the parent company of Chuck E. Cheese, recently opened a new innovative arcade at the Trumbull Mall that offers amusement for kids and young adults of all ages. Fun Spot Arcade opened Friday on the mall’s lower level, according to Director of Economic and Community Development Rina Bakalar. The 3,300-square-foot arcade offers customers “a new […]

LOCKPORT, IL — The Ninth Street bridge leading into downtown Lockport is set to be replaced, starting in early 2029, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation. The bridge, also known as Illinois 7 or Renwick Road, serves as one of the main ways to enter Lockport from the west. The high-level bridge goes over several waterways as it heads […]

FAIRFAX CITY, VA — While most of the attention this political season has been on the presidential race, Fairfax City residents will not only be voting for candidates running in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives (11th District) races, they will also be casting ballots for mayor, city council and school board candidates. Anthony Amos, a legislative and community […]

LA GRANGE, IL – La Grange is looking at allowing a new type of housing that is considered more affordable. The homes in question are officially known as “accessory dwelling units,” or ADUs. They are more commonly referred to as granny flats or coach houses. Accessory dwelling units come with a full kitchen and bathroom. They can be attached to […]

WOODSTOCK, IL — A 57-year-old Wonder Lake man faces possession of child pornography charges following an investigation by the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office and Illinois Attorney General’s Office. David R. Glass has been charged with ten counts of child pornography – reproduce/sell, which is a Class X felony, and 10 counts of possession of child pornography, which is a Class […]

WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange has issued 246 summonses to the new owners of a shuttered wedding venue after they allegedly cut down trees on the property in violation of town regulations. The township has also issued 246 summonses to the tree removal company that performed the work at the site of The Manor, as well as an extra […]