Jamie Mosser: Kane County State's Attorney Candidate Profile

KANE COUNTY, IL — Election Day is fast-approaching, and early voting is underway in Kane County. Patch.com is posting candidate profiles for local and statewide races in the coming weeks. Here is the profile for Jamie Mosser, candidate for Kane County State’s Attorney. Your Name: Jamie Mosser Town of Residence: St. Charles Find out what's…

'Truly Humbling': TPHS Teacher A Finalist In 'Heroes Of The Classroom'

TINLEY PARK, IL — A Bremen District 228 teacher is in the running for $5,000, and a matching prize for the high school where she teaches, as a finalist in a nationwide contest sponsored by Kleenex. Lauren Brazel, Special Education teacher at Tinley Park High School, would also receive a year’s supply of Kleenex tissues…

Steakhouse Servers Struggle To Survive After Fire Wipes Out BK Eatery

BROOKLYN, NY —After a fire destroyed Williamsburg’s beloved steakhouse St. Anselm this month, its longtime waitstaff have turned to crowdfunding on GoFundMe to make ends meet. As of Monday, the group had raised $4,090 of its $20,000 goal to support the 31 non-salaried staff members who are now out of work and struggling to make…

Law Firm Cuts Ties With Hinsdale D86

HINSDALE, IL – The Chicago-based law firm that Hinsdale High School District 86 hired as its lawyer earlier this year terminated the relationship earlier this month. This information became available through a public records request filed by Patch. Late last week, District 86 released emails to Patch about the relationship with Chicago-based Robbins Schwartz, which…

SD Weekend: Bayfest; Howl-O-Scream; Oktoberfest​; Art And Wine Festival; Restaurant Week

SAN DIEGO, CA — To keep your weekend fun and lively, Patch has rounded up some entertaining events going on throughout the San Diego region — from the southern border, to East County, through beach towns, to the uppermost points of North County and communities in between. Some are free. Some have a fee. Whether…

Help Needed To Lay LI Civil Rights Warrior, 'A Force', To Rest

SOUTHAMPTON, NY — Services have been set for iconic Long Island civil rights leader Lucius Ware — but his family still needs help to lay him to rest. “The family of Lucius Ware invites you to join us in honoring his remarkable life and legacy.” an announcement for the services read. Viewing services for Lucius…

Pottstown To Clear Out Homeless Encampments Along Schuylkill River

POTTSTOWN, PA — Pottstown will clean out the homeless encampments along the Schuylkill River in a month, the borough announced this week, drawing sharp criticism from advocacy groups who say its the latest instance of an unsustainable response from local government to a long running crisis. The encampments, including tents and other structures, are located…

Joliet Buying $95,000 Motorized Tram For Downtown Joliet, Vote Nears

JOLIET — The Joliet City Council will take a vote at Tuesday night’s meeting on new city manager Beth Beatty’s recommendation that Joliet spend $95,000 to purchase a motorized tram for downtown Joliet. According to Beatty’s memo to the Council: The purchase of a motorized tram “would facilitate visitor and citizen movement throughout the downtown…