JOLIET — Whether you are a Cubs fan or a White Sox fan, a Democrat or Republican, a resident of the east side or the west side, Joliet residents can all agree they share one common frustration about their city: it’s those dreaded drawbridges along the canal for the Des Plaines River. When one goes…
SOMERVILLE, NJ — A new yoga studio, YogaSix, is coming to Downtown Somerville. The franchise location is planning to open in the late winter/early spring at 181 W Main St. in Somerville, said Manager Supriya Mackie. “It’s a modern approach to yoga, a full sensory experience,” said Mackie to Patch. “We have a full mood…
JOLIET — On Halloween 2023, Joliet’s new Mayor Terry D’Arcy announced the hiring of Beth Beatty as Joliet’s new permanent city manager. “I am confident I can work effectively with Mayor Terry D’Arcy and the Joliet City Council to help the city achieve its short-term and long-term goals, positioning Joliet as a leader in the…
FARMINGDALE, NY — Dawn Puig, an aide at Woodward Parkway Elementary School in Farmingdale, was observing another kindergarten lunchtime in the cafeteria when a girl began choking on her cheeseburger on Dec. 12. Puig saved the girl’s life that day and discussed her rescue efforts. The girl approached Puig holding her neck with both hands…
ORLAND TOWNSHIP — An electoral board in Orland Township voted to dismiss a challenge that contended American flags on township candidates’ nominating petitions violated election rules. On Dec. 4, the Orland Township Electoral Board of Robert Bertucci, Laura Jacksack and Thomas Melody convened to deliberate on the challenge against nominating documents for candidates of the…
WESTFIELD, NJ — A new traditional Barbecue restaurant and full-service catering called J.Bone’s Barbeque is opening in Westfield. Pitmaster Jordan J. Mallari of Fanwood is hosting a grand opening on Friday at noon at 1117 South Ave W. in Westfield. J.Bone’s Barbecue is BYOB and is available for dine-in, take-out, and catering. Mallari’s passion for…
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — The Atlantic City Aquarium, closed since 2020 and most recently said to be reopening in December, is having its reopening delayed once more. Mayor Marty Small Sr. announced in his State of the City address Wednesday that the long-awaited return of the aquarium would come early in the new year. No…
HINSDALE, IL – The Hinsdale Village Board decided Tuesday to require fire sprinkler systems for new homes. It was part of the village’s update to its building code. With the sprinkler mandate, Hinsdale joins neighbors such as Clarendon Hills, Western Springs, Oak Brook and Westmont, according to the village. Find out what's happening in Hinsdale-Clarendon…
CONCORD, NH — A man from Concord is facing more than a dozen charges, including a felony aggravated felonious sexual assault charge, after an incident at the Morningstar Condominium complex earlier this month. Around 11:30 a.m. on Dec. 8, police were sent to the complex to investigate a domestic disturbance. A woman reported family members…
EVANSTON, IL — In one of Illinois’ largest health care transactions in recent years, state health regulators on Tuesday approved Ascension’s sale of 11 of its hospitals and health facilities to Prime Healthcare in a $375 million transaction. The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board voted unanimously to approve the deal, originally announced in…