As a field editor, I'll be covering some of Chicago's southwest suburbs, including Plainfield, Oswego, Aurora, Geneva and Batavia. A lifelong Chicago dweller, I'm excited to bring you all the news and happenings in an area I've come to love dearly. Have a question, comment or tip? Feel free to reach me at emily.rosca@patch.com.
One campaign raises money for the family of the Bridgeview man who was killed, while the other raises money for the second victim stabbed.
The 19-year-old Kankakee man accused of stabbing two men, one fatally, at a Chick-fil-A had an outburst during his first court appearance.
In the long term, more than six times the number of trees removed will be planted in the corridor, officials said.
Artists Sunday, after Thanksgiving, is a nationwide campaign to encourage people to buy art directly from artists and local shops.
Aurora police are encouraging drivers to seek alternate routes until repairs are completed.
The store is planning giveaways to commemorate its grand opening in Oswego.
Two Chicago residents were killed Saturday night on the westbound interstate, the Kane County Coroner's Office said.
Jailed for the second time in less than six months, the Plainfield man was previously accused of shooting a woman with a pellet gun.
The name of the grocery store being constructed at the corner of Route 34 and Kendall Point Drive could be unveiled as early as November.
Investigators from seven agencies, including the Plainfield and Oswego police departments, conducted compliance checks on 114 offenders.
The fatal crash that killed a 2-year-old boy and injured 12 others remains under review by the Kendall County State's Attorney's Office.
Since 2023, the Plainfield Fire Protection District has responded to more than 900 calls for mental health emergencies, officials said.
Oswego police located the man, 48, in Montgomery after the burglary and charged him with one felony and several misdemeanors.
The indoor market season is on the cusp of beginning a new season in downtown Batavia.
The sixth graders took part in a papercutting workshop with the artist of the public art installation coming to downtown Joliet next year.
The middle school educator was honored for her exceptional use of Newsela to enhance literacy instruction and support student engagement.
The event offers a way for locals to safely dispose of used or unwanted prescriptions, medical sharps and unexpired diabetic supplies.
A community pumpkin smash will be hosted after Halloween to reduce the number of pumpkins in landfills and instead help fertilize gardens.
The event offers a way for locals to safely dispose of used or unwanted prescriptions, medical sharps and unexpired diabetic supplies.
The event offers a way for locals to safely dispose of used or unwanted prescriptions, medical sharps and unexpired diabetic supplies.
