Eric DeGrechie

Journalist at Patch Media in Chicago. Coverage includes Northwest Suburbs, North Shore, city and state. Reach me at [email protected].

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A Good Samaritan called 911 after being flagged down by an 18-year-old woman who was distressed on the side of the road. #IllinoisPatch https://t.co/dsjM19oEjw

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Ryan P. Rinda faces felony charges after investigators said he was driving more than 50 mph before striking the stopped car. #IllinoisPatch https://t.co/mjILKHOazC

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Williams enters the season with a 90 overall rating in Madden NFL 27 after throwing for 3,942 yards and 27 touchdowns last season, setting the Bears’ single-season franchise record for passing yards. #IllinoisPatch https://t.co/GCQKhaiVfC

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Officials said the activity originated from an outside source and is now part of an active law enforcement investigation. #IllinoisPatch https://t.co/Q5r00JNPj9

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Police are asking motorists to avoid the area of Northwest Highway and Patton Avenue while officers investigate. #IllinoisPatch https://t.co/NJ569aRYZd

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A last-ditch stadium bill cleared the Senate early Monday, but the House adjourned without voting on it, leaving the issue unresolved. #IllinoisPatch https://t.co/Y7KNR8Ub13

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Chicago is back in the mix as lawmakers race to find a new incentive plan before the spring legislative session ends Sunday night. #IllinoisPatch https://t.co/BMwvbOQXyE

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Southbound lanes of I-294 are shut down, with traffic being diverted at Golf Road following the fatal crash, state police said. #IllinoisPatch https://t.co/CeNZ9gp3Cl

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Police said the deceased adult male has been tentatively identified, but his name is being withheld pending family notification. #IllinoisPatch https://t.co/GkPhwS19Dw

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Police said the 15-year-old girl was walking home when a man in a dark-colored sedan told her she looked familiar and urged her to get in. #IllinoisPatch https://t.co/YhqWonlbxL

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The project includes a new classroom wing, cafetorium addition and multipurpose room renovations at the Northbrook school. #IllinoisPatch https://t.co/vLh29gRGiK

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Other reports included 10 bottles of liquor stolen from a store, a backpack taken from a gym locker and several traffic-related arrests. #IllinoisPatch https://t.co/w43zvMKoXT

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The Wednesday afternoon crash remains under investigation. #IllinoisPatch https://t.co/RSj7B1O43L

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The latest discovery marks the third body found in ponds located in the Northwest suburbs since the beginning of April. #IllinoisPatch https://t.co/qhYP9FIm6S

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The company, once one of the city's biggest tech success stories, plans to cut nearly 25 percent of its workforce globally. #IllinoisPatch https://t.co/dLLeq3EzJt

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The Buffalo Grove resident founded the Northbrook Symphony in 1980 and led the orchestra for more than two decades. #IllinoisPatch https://t.co/4EdlvW6CUA

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Authorities said election safeguards flagged a vote-by-mail ballot submitted after the voter's death had been recorded. #IllinoisPatch https://t.co/k5uF5j2tBr

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Wheeling police said closures are in effect for southbound Milwaukee Avenue and eastbound Hintz Road. #IllinoisPatch https://t.co/j3miD6gqJo

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Police said an overturned vehicle was involved in the two-car crash Tuesday near Algonquin Road and Magnolia Drive. #IllinoisPatch https://t.co/e7PjyiNm21

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The bag was inside a safety deposit box behind the counter of the business. #IllinoisPatch https://t.co/iLklDzU94I