Journalist at Patch Media in Chicago. Coverage includes Northwest Suburbs, North Shore, city and state. Reach me at eric.degrechie@patch.com.
Chicago, Illinois
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The 49-year-old was on duty when he was found unresponsive Tuesday afternoon, police said. #IllinoisPatch patch.com/illinois/chicago/c…
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Pritzker won a historic third term and is unveiling a "Day One" agenda targeting health care, wages and household costs. #IllinoisPatch patch.com/illinois/across-il…
Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker defeated Republican Darren Bailey in a rematch of their 2022 gubernatorial race. #IllinoisPatch patch.com/illinois/across-il…
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The single-vehicle crash on Tuesday morning temporarily closed one westbound lane of Algonquin Road. #IllinoisPatch patch.com/illinois/arlington…
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Police also reported an unattended firearm near a minor, stolen purses and a driver accused of giving a false name. #IllinoisPatch patch.com/illinois/desplaine…
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Trustees approved pedestrian safety work, expanded EV charging rules and higher towing rates at their Oct. 27 meeting. #IllinoisPatch patch.com/illinois/northbroo…
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About 11 percent of the state's registered voters have cast an early or mail ballot for the Nov. 3 election. #IllinoisPatch patch.com/illinois/across-il…
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A Schaumburg man died after his Nissan struck a utility pole and a tree early Wednesday. All lanes reopened around 9 a.m. #IllinoisPatch patch.com/illinois/palatine/…
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Young coyotes are leaving their family groups to find new territories, making fall sightings more likely. #IllinoisPatch patch.com/illinois/arlington…
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The village encouraged homeowners to get at least three written estimates before approving costly work. #IllinoisPatch patch.com/illinois/deerfield…
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Both eastbound lanes and one westbound lane reopened between Rand and Hicks roads following an overnight crash. #IllinoisPatch patch.com/illinois/palatine/…
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A portion of proceeds from Brutus Bone Broth purchases at Jewel-Osco through Nov. 23 will benefit the Evanston Animal Shelter. #IllinoisPatch patch.com/illinois/deerfield…
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The sheriff’s latest summary also included warrant cases involving forgery, retail theft and an order of protection. #IllinoisPatch patch.com/illinois/deerfield…
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The advisory questions would gauge support for separation. Creating a new state would require approval from Illinois lawmakers and Congress. #IllinoisPatch patch.com/illinois/across-il…
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Police thanked those who helped locate the woman after asking for the public's assistance in finding her on Monday. #IllinoisPatch patch.com/illinois/buffalogr…
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A vehicle struck a tree early Tuesday, killing the driver and leaving a passenger with life-threatening injuries, police said. #IllinoisPatch patch.com/illinois/arlington…
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The winter pilot will close part of Eastman near North School Park, with officials hoping to have skating ready for holiday tree lighting. #IllinoisPatch patch.com/illinois/arlington…
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The Bears tight end was carted off during Thursday's win over New England. Further testing will determine the extent of his knee injury. #IllinoisPatch patch.com/illinois/arlington…
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Cavan Sullivan had a record-setting night at Soldier Field. Chicago has a young star worth watching, too — and a new season-ticket holder. #IllinoisPatch patch.com/illinois/chicago/i…
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Gould is stepping away to spend more time with his family, the school said. A search for his replacement is underway. #IllinoisPatch patch.com/illinois/arlington…
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