CLARENDON HILLS, IL – Different pictures are being painted of the 55th Street area in south Clarendon Hills. A village-hired consultant’s report says the neighborhood is facing “obsolescence.” And the document points to a property tax base that is growing at less than the rate of inflation. This is why the village says it is … Continue reading "Booming Or Obsolete? Clarendon Hills Debate Continues"

NORWALK, CT — It would be hard to imagine an amateur golfer, particularly one still in college, experiencing a better 10-day stretch than Jackson Roman of Berlin. In a U.S. Amateur Championship qualifier on July 22, the rising senior at Loyola University Maryland shot a 5-under-par 65 at Concord Country Club in Massachusetts to forge … Continue reading "Berlin Native Jackson Roman Captures 90th Connecticut Open Golf Title"

WEST BABYLON, NY — The Babylon community is mourning the loss of a beloved firefighter and Navy veteran, the West Babylon Fire Department has confirmed with Patch. James “JJ” P. Jennings, 72, of West Babylon died on July 29, 2024. Click Here: Italy soccer tracksuit He was a “proud” veteran of the U.S. Navy and … Continue reading "Funeral Services Set For West Babylon Firefighter And 'Proud Navy Vet'"

DARIEN, IL – Darien is among the western suburbs that have seen car burglaries lately. “Patrol received several calls to report the burglaries and to provide us with a video of the suspects,” Darien police Sgt. Austin Jump said in an email to Patch on Wednesday. Hinsdale, Western Springs and Elmhurst are other towns that … Continue reading "Car Burglaries Reported In Darien Neighborhoods"

HINSDALE, IL – Hinsdale area conservatives have drawn a high-profile speaker for a $495-a-plate gala in September in Chicago. On social media, Thomas DeVore, a former Republican attorney general candidate, announced he was named the speaker for the “All Aboard for the School Board” gala. Hinsdale-based Concerned Parents Illinois is organizing the event. Find out … Continue reading "GOP Firebrand To Speak At Hinsdale Conservative Gala"

PLEASANTON, CA — An incoming junior at Amador Valley High School recently received the President’s Volunteer Service Award for her volunteering more than 100 hours with Kids Against Hunger. Kavya Vijayabaskar helped set up the warehouse, trained volunteers on how to pack bags of food, and helped clean up after the events. “We also placed … Continue reading "Pleasanton Student Wins President's Volunteer Service Award"

FITCHBURG, MA — The organizers of one of the premiere off-season high school and middle school wrestling tournaments in the region are apologizing to wrestlers, parents, coaches, and referees for prematurely ending their 2024 event. The annual Bay State Wrestling Tournament abruptly ended on July 13 after a power outage delayed the event, and many … Continue reading "Bay State Games ‘Deeply Apologizes’ For 2024 Wrestling Tourney’s Premature, Chaotic End"

DANA POINT, CA — A free family event is returning to Dana Point, after the city announced that Ramps & Amps will return to Domingo Avenue on Saturday, Aug. 17. The event is sponsored by Tillys and offers residents a free, family-friendly environment that will feature: professional skate and BMX athlete demonstrations throughout the day, … Continue reading "Free Event 'Ramps & Amps' Returns To Dana Point: What To Know"

JOLIET — Some people may view this as the opportunity of their lifetime. Others may not. But in light of the permanent closing of Jimmy K’s Handcrafted Burgers, an investment company has taken to LoopNet to let everyone know that the Joliet property near the Houbolt Road exit for Interstate 80 is now for sale. … Continue reading "Price Reveal For Joliet Restaurant Off Houbolt Road That Just Closed"

FRANKFORT, IL — A Frankfort-area contractor who customers say has performed shoddy work, didn’t finish jobs, or took their money, can no longer work in the village. Contractor Aaron McMann, who has operated under the name Chi-Line Construction, is no longer allowed to operate in Frankfort after the Village suspended his business license, and has … Continue reading "Contractor's License Suspended By Frankfort After Customer Complaints"