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Eric DeGrechie

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Field Editor at Patch

Editor at https://t.co/cEU2dHKnEu in Chicagoland @patchillinois. Lifelong NY sports fan, soccer coach, Chelsea FC, cinephile and music connoisseur. [email protected]

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  • 2 weeks ago | patch.com | Eric DeGrechie

    DEERFIELD, IL — We're keeping track of all the major higher education accomplishments of area students. Send your submissions to [email protected]. Alex Svistchov Named To Elmhurst University's Spring 2025 Dean's List Alex Svistchov, of Riverwoods, was among more than 1,000 students named to Elmhurst University's Spring 2025 Dean's List. The Dean's List is composed of students who, during the term concerned, attained a grade-point average of 3.75 or higher (out of a possible 4.00).

  • 2 weeks ago | patch.com | Eric DeGrechie

    GLENVIEW, IL — An arrest has been made following an April incident in which two Chicago residents were robbed at gunpoint while returning to their Glenview home. The three men involved drove off in a Jaguar SUV. Angelo B. Hatter, 26, of the 50 block of N. Latrobe Avenue, Chicago, was arrested Friday and charged with armed robbery with a firearm. He is currently being held in the Cook County Jail and is due in court on Tuesday, according to Glenview police.

  • 2 weeks ago | patch.com | Eric DeGrechie

    BUFFALO GROVE, IL β€” The family of a Schaumburg man killed last week when his motorcycle collided with a sedan in Buffalo Grove continues to grieve his loss. A fundraiser has been set up to assist the family with funeral expenses. Rane Pyter, 24, died after crashing his motorcycle Thursday on northbound Arlington Heights Road at Plum Grove Circle at around 5:30 p.m. according to Buffalo Grove police.

  • 2 weeks ago | patch.com | Eric DeGrechie

    BUFFALO GROVE, IL — We're keeping track of all the major higher education accomplishments of area students. Send your submissions to [email protected]. Buffalo Grove Residents Earn Dean's List At Ohio State UniversityA number of Buffalo Grove residents were recently named to the dean's list for the spring 2025 semester at Ohio State University.

  • 2 weeks ago | patch.com | Eric DeGrechie

    HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL — A resident has been charged with four felonies following a fight with an 87-year-old neighbor last week in the 3500 block of Hillside Court. Michael Fleming, 35, is accused of attempted murder, aggravated battery to a victim over the age of 60, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, and aggravated battery with great bodily harm. The victim, who was found with cuts to his body, including his throat, remains in stable condition at Lutheran General Hospital.

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13 Jun 25

The Chicago resident was charged with five felonies following his arrest Tuesday. #IllinoisPatch https://t.co/5n5MfdE3Sf

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13 Jun 25

The 72-year-old was within 500 feet of a public park when he was arrested Thursday night. #IllinoisPatch https://t.co/LbZd0P0FFd

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13 Jun 25

Texas police performed a nationwide search of more than 83,000 ALPR cameras to locate a woman they said had a self-abortion. #IllinoisPatch https://t.co/FHHweISNPo