Arlington Heights, IL|News|
I-90 Ramp To Arlington Heights Road Closing Overnight For Toll Plaza Work
Drivers will be detoured through Elmhurst Road and Algonquin Road during the closure.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
- Northbrook, IL
Hello, thanks for checking out my profile. I'm an editor for Patch, covering Northbrook, Glenview, Deerfield, Arlington Heights and Buffalo Grove.
I was born and raised in Upstate New York in Saratoga Springs, moving to Chicagoland in 2014, and live here with my wife and son.
I've been in the journalism/media business for more than 25 years in a variety of roles including managing editor, executive editor, news editor and sports reporter. You could say hyperlocal news is in my blood, so Patch is a perfect fit.
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Glenview, IL|News|
Man Charged With Attacking Police Officers: Glenview Blotter
Police also reported several DUI arrests, thefts, criminal damage and a solicitation complaint.
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Chicago, IL|News|
Record 9K Athletes Compete In Chicago Triathlon Weekend
The lakefront event drew competitors from all 50 states and 32 countries, including nearly 7,000 Illinois athletes.
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Deerfield, IL|News|
Chicago Stars To Keep Playing Home Matches At Northwestern In 2027
The club has opened deposits for 2027 season ticket memberships.
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Arlington Heights, IL|News|
$800K Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot Ticket Sold In Elk Grove Village
The jackpot-winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket matched all five numbers in Monday night's drawing.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Pritzker Blasts Supreme Court Ruling On Trump's Mail-In Voting Order
The governor said Illinois will keep administering elections while fighting what he called attacks on voting rights.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|News|
Criminal Enterprise, Identity Theft Warrant Issued: Lake County Sheriff Blotter
Sheriff's deputies also reported an aggravated firearm charge, child sexual abuse material case and several DUIs.
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Northbrook|News|
Northbrook Theatre Returns With New Studio Space, Family Shows
The 2026-27 season includes four young-audience productions and performances in a new Studio Theatre.
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Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
Police ID Man Killed In Wheeling Hotel Shooting; Gunman Still At Large
Police say the shooting was not random and the gunman fled the MainStay Suites parking lot on foot.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Des Plaines, IL|News|
Man Charged After Lunging At Officer In Des Plaines: Police
Police say the man had previously been barred from the hotel and threatened officers after being taken into custody.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|News|
Fatal Hotel Shooting | Trump Store Owner Waffles | Fake Kidnapping Claim
Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Arlington Heights Group Plans 9/11 Firefighter Tribute, Hydration Kit Drive
Volunteers will assemble kits, write thank-you cards and learn about firefighter lung health on Sept. 11.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Former NBA Player Ejected From Chicago Sky Game After Courtside Clash
Enes Kanter Freedom, who says he plans to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft, was removed after a confrontation with Sky guard Natasha Cloud.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
Buffalo Grove Student Earns WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll Recognition
Part of Patch’s ongoing College Credits series highlighting local student achievements during the 2026-27 school year.
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Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Rosemont Police Says Child's Kidnapping Claim Was False: Report
The 11-year-old was picked up at O'Hare Monday morning and taken by shuttle to a Rosemont hotel, according to police.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
1 Killed, 1 Wounded In Shooting At Wheeling Hotel: Police
Police found two men with gunshot wounds Sunday night at the MainStay Suites on Capital Drive.
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Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Schaumburg High School Football Player Critically Injured During Game
The player was taken to Condell Medical Center after being injured Friday night during a game at Antioch High School.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Man Extradited From Poland For Crash That Killed 2 | Christkindlmarket Sets 3 Locations: Illinois PatchPM
Man drives onto train tracks | Murder charge in Fox River fatal | Priest sexual assault case gets major pretrial ruling
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
$990K Drowning Settlement | Pope Gets Cubs Jersey | Felon Accused In Six Flags Battery: IL News
$1.04B Powerball Winner Still Unknown | Mayor Injured In Bar Shooting | Thief Spends Night In Department Store | Woman Missing 36 Years
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|News|
Controlled Substance Charge, BB Gun Damage: Buffalo Grove Blotter
Police also reported a DUI arrest, domestic battery charges and damage to a bedroom window.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
