Oswego, IL|News|
Runners From Oswego Complete 2025 Chicago Marathon
Oswego's runners finished strong in the 2025 marathon, joining more than 50,000 participants from around the world.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
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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.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Runners From Geneva Complete 2025 Chicago Marathon
Geneva's runners finished strong in the 2025 marathon, joining more than 50,000 participants from around the world.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Runners From Plainfield Complete 2025 Chicago Marathon
Plainfield's runners finished strong in the 2025 marathon, joining more than 50,000 participants from around the world.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Runners From Aurora Complete 2025 Chicago Marathon
Aurora's runners finished strong in the 2025 marathon, joining more than 50,000 participants from around the world.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
Runners From Batavia Complete 2025 Chicago Marathon
Batavia's runners finished strong in the 2025 marathon, joining more than 50,000 participants from around the world.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Emergency Track Repairs Planned On 119th Street Railroad Crossing
CN Railroad is preparing to conduct emergency repairs on a second railroad crossing later this week.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Skateboarder Killed In Heggs Road Crash IDed: Plainfield Police Update
Plainfield police revealed that the driver "did not see" the skateboarder, who was riding in a lane of traffic.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Mayor Confirms ICE Sightings, 'Multiple Snatchings Of Community Members'
"We are here to both denounce and fight against any form of fascism, militarization, and hate," Mayor John Laesch said in a statement.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
Driver Cited In Connection With Randall Road Crash That Hospitalized 3: Batavia Police
Three people were hospitalized, including one who was seriously injured, after the crash at Randall Road and McKee Street, police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Yorkville, IL|News|
Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Amtrak Train In Sandwich: Police
The fatal crash happened Thursday night in Sandwich.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Yorkville, IL|News|
'No Evidence' of Foul Play: Yorkville Police Close Case On Death Of Missing Girl, 16
Despite "great amount of misplaced speculation online," Yorkville police found no evidence of abuse or criminal activity in her death.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Trick-Or-Treating In Plainfield: 2025 Hours Revealed
Trick-or-treaters will have another chance to collect candy ahead of Halloween at the annual Spooktacular.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
'Tensions Escalate,' Man Breaks Car Window As Crowd Gathers Around Federal Officers: Aurora Police
Aurora police said a man was taken into custody to "prevent further violence or property damage."
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
Scheduled Released For Batavia BatFest: See When Parade, Dance Party Are Planned
The annual Halloween-themed event promises something for everyone during a jam-packed day in downtown Batavia.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
Extrication Required After 2 Cars Crash At Randall Road, McKee Street: Batavia PD
A passenger of one of the cars remains hospitalized for "advanced medical treatment," police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Trick-Or-Treating In Geneva: 2025 Hours Revealed
Children will also have the opportunity to collect candy the night before Halloween at various businesses in downtown Geneva.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
2 Businesses Sold Vape, Tobacco To Underage Buyers: Aurora Police
Employees at the two shops failed to card undercover cadets in the latest detail by the Aurora Police Department.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
More Than 700 Citations Issued In 2025 Fiscal Year Enforcement Program: Oswego PD
The goal of the year-long Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program was to reduce crashes and save lives, Oswego police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Mayor Proposes Ethics Ordinance Putting Cap On Campaign Donations
"Aurora residents deserve a transparent and accountable government that works for everyone," Mayor John Laesch said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
10 Things To Do With Your Kids This Fall In IL
October is jam-packed with family-friendly fall activities, from parades to art workshops and even an origami workshop.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
