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Rachel Barnes

Fresno, Long Beach, San Luis Obispo

Local Editor at Patch

I do journalism covering Chicago’s North Shore | All views expressed here are my own

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  • 1 day ago | patch.com | Rachel Barnes

    EVANSTON, IL — A gunman opened fire in the emergency room of Evanston Hospital Thursday night according to police. One victim at the hospital suffered non-life-threatening injuries and officers took the suspect into custody. The hospital at 2650 Ridge Avenue was put under lockdown as a result of the shooting, officers said, but there is no current threat to the public. There is a large police presence currently in and around the hospital.

  • 1 day ago | patch.com | Rachel Barnes

    CHICAGO, IL — Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf and Justin Ishbia have reached an agreement that establishes a framework for Ishbia to obtain a future controlling interest in the team. Ishbia will make capital infusions into the White Sox as a limited partner in 2025 and 2026. The money will be used to pay down debt and support ongoing team operations.

  • 1 day ago | patch.com | Rachel Barnes

    CHICAGO, IL — The vest worn by actor Matthew Broderick as he played Ferris Bueller on his momentous day off in Chicago on June 5, 1985 is up for auction. Sotheby's auction house is currently taking bids for the archetypal piece of 1980's American film history until 2:01 p.m. ET on June 24. Bueller's signature sweater vest is expected to fetch bids between $300,000 and $600,000.

  • 1 day ago | patch.com | Rachel Barnes

    LAKE FOREST, IL — A Lake Forester's efforts to better her community secured a $5,000 grant for a nonprofit program that helps young students build literacy skills by bringing reading assistance dogs into classrooms. This year marks the 20th year that ComEd has given Employee Volunteer Awards, a program that celebrates employees who go above and beyond to make a difference in their communities.

  • 2 days ago | patch.com | Rachel Barnes

    HIGHLAND PARK, IL — As excitement builds for Ravinia Festival this year kicking off on Friday, Patch set down with the music festival's Senior Executive Chef Mark Hill to get the dish on this year's new menu items. Ranging from sweet treats to succulent and savory bites, this year's menu creates a balance between classic items and new offerings to keep guests excited.

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