Spoiler: WWE Crowns First-Ever Speed Women’s Champion
WWE has crowned the first-ever Speed Women’s Champion. At the WWE SmackDown taping on Friday night in Nashville, TN., the latest WWE Speed taping took place, which featured the finals of the tournament designed to crown the inaugural WWE Speed Women’s Champion. Candice LeRae ended up defeating IYO SKY in the tourney finals at the…
Downtown Tinley Park Shines In Local Couple's Wedding Day
TINLEY PARK, IL — In the corners of Melissa McLeod’s mind, memories of a lifetime in Tinley Park are neatly tucked away. Elementary school at St. George, middle school at Grissom. Teen years at Victor J. Andrew High School. Summer strolls along Oak Park Avenue, capped with dripping ice cream cones at Whitey’s Dairy Palace.…
Blinded By The Light: What To Do About Light Pollution [Block Talk]
ACROSS AMERICA — Christine, a Pennsylvania Patch reader who asked what to do about her neighbor’s glaring security and work lights that shine into her home, has plenty of sympathy from those who answered our informal survey for Block Talk, Patch’s exclusive neighborhood etiquette column.Click Here: wexford gaa jerseys Some readers advised getting blackout curtains…
A Year After Oct. 7 Attacks, Highland Park Mayor Shares Grief, Calls For Hostages' Return
HIGHLAND PARK, IL — Ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks, Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering issued a statement reiterating a call for the return of hostages, offering prayers for the safety of those in danger and sharing the grief of those in mourning. Rotering described the attacks as the deadliest day…
Beverly Teachers Stand Out In 'Work To Rule' Solidarity Amid Impasse
BEVERLY, MA — Members of the Beverly Teachers Association were out holding signs in solidarity demanding a new contract Friday morning instead of putting in their own extra time getting classrooms ready for the day on the first day of “work to rule” conditions commenced amid the ongoing negotiating standoff with the School Committee. Beverly…
Incumbent Jan Schakowsky, Challenger Seth Cohen Draw Sharp Contrasts In Candidate Forum
EVANSTON, IL — Incumbent Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, an Evanston Democrat, debated Chicago Republican Seth Cohen at a candidate forum hosted by a local chapter of the League of Women Voters. Cohen, 27, is the 14th Republican that Schakowsky, 80, has faced in the staunchly Democratic 9th Congressional District, which she has represented in Congress since…
Elmhurst Officials Get Far Less Than Township Trustees
ELMHURST, IL – Members of school boards in Illinois get no pay. That’s state law. But that’s not the case with township governments, which have smaller budgets and functions. Elmhurst is covered by two townships – York in the south and Addison in the north. Each township has a board of four trustees. Find out…
6 Vie For 3 Citywide Concord Board Of Education Seats In Nov. 5: Watch
CONCORD, NH — On Nov. 5, along with presidential and congressional elections, governor and state offices, too, voters in Concord have competitive board of education races. Three citywide school board seats, including one open seat, since an incumbent chose not to run this year, are up for grabs in the SAU 8 Concord School District.…
'Use Our Grief For Good': Friends Create Curated Care Package Business
NEW LENOX, IL — Two former colleagues who grew into friends are bringing a very special idea to fruition. Inspired by a bond forged through life’s trials, celebrations and challenges, the two have transformed their shared experiences into a business to help others. Kelly Hickey, of New Lenox, and Katelyn Walker, of Frankfort, first met…
Autumn In CT: Ag Fairs, WineFest, Oktoberfest & Hawks Rule The Roost
CONNECTICUT — It’s getting a little brisk most nights now, from Salisbury to Stonington, but there are still plenty of events with enough food, wine, beer, and tractor pulling to keep Connecticut residents glowing warmly. Portland and Harwinton are stoked for three days of ag fair madness this weekend, and both towns have had plenty…