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.
Geneva residents will vote in March on whether or not to approve a new public safety plan, increasing their taxes by almost $300 annually.
A gas line became exposed near Metea Valley High School, police said.
An Aurora resident who attends Oswego East High School clinched the Athletes with Disabilities 100-Yard Breaststroke State Championship.
The new engine replaces a 2013 model, which will serve as a reserve within the fire district's fleet.
Two cars crashed near the intersection of Eola Road and Liberty Street in Aurora.
The podcast shares good news and recognizes students and teachers at Wesmere Elementary School.
The third annual I Raced the Law 5K and one-mile run will return in the spring.
The sixth and final Aurora Public Art exhibit of 2025 features art made by K-12 students in Aurora.
Snoopy and his crew are joining Santa Claus at Macy's Court within Fox Valley Mall this holiday season.
The city partnered with a nearby recycling center to offer a free recycling program for broken or unwanted holiday lights.
The man was shot multiple times in the upper body, Aurora police said.
"Linda [Schielke]'s name rose quickly to the top for a simple reason — her heart for Batavia is unmatched," one local official said.
A house was destroyed after a fully involved fire broke out at the rear of the house, officials said.
The study compared 343 cities in the country, ranking two cities in Illinois among the top 20 most burdensome for property taxes.
A small heating unit caught fire in an unoccupied room at the nursing home, officials said.
Forbes' first-ever Top Hospitals list ranked these Illinois hospitals among the best in the nation.
Chief Dave McCabe joined the Aurora Fire Department in 1997, rising through the ranks until he was appointed chief in 2022.
A slew of festive activities are planned along River Street to kick off the holiday season in Montgomery.
The recent snowfall has primed Electric Park for cross-country skiing.
From Nov. 21 to Dec. 2, officers heightened enforcement of seat belts, speeding and distracted driving.
