Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Sees 'Significant Tree Damage' After Weekend Storms
As of Monday afternoon, the city's Street Maintenance Division completed almost half of all calls for service, the mayor said.
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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|
Lighting Strikes Geneva Electrical Equipment, Causes Power Outage
More than 1,350 residents lost power during Monday night's storm, city officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora School Ranks Among Best In IL: U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report has released its latest rankings on the best high schools in the country, and this Aurora school made the list.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Water Main Breaks On State Street In Geneva
Westbound traffic is impacted by the Tuesday morning water main break.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego East High School Sees 'Most Significant Impact' From Weekend Storms: D308
Ten other district buildings were also impacted by the storm, which led to Oswego East students switching to e-learning Monday and Tuesday.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
'Largest Ever Organized' Christkindlmarket Will Return For 4th Winter In Aurora
Aurora will host the only Christkindlmarket outside of Chicago this holiday season.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
'Razor Blade' COVID-19 Variant Stratus Cases 'Likely Growing' In IL
The variant was first detected in January in Southeast Asia, and the earliest U.S. case was in March.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
New 'Click It Or Ticket' Campaign Underway Ahead Of Labor Day: Kendall County Sheriff
The Kendall County Sheriff's Office is joining more than 200 other law enforcement agencies for the Labor Day campaign.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
SciTech Partners With Plano Library Thanks To Microsoft Grant
Hands-on STEM workshops will allow children to explore science, technology, engineering and math through interactive experiences.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Third Main Line Project Is Completed, Commuter Parking Lots Reopen In Geneva
The two commuter parking lots closed in 2022 to make way for Union Pacific to build a third railroad track from St. Charles to Geneva.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Yorkville, IL|News|
Yorkville Man, 21, Shared Illegal Digital Files Of Child Pornography: PD
An internet tip led investigators to charge the Yorkville man with dissemination of child pornography, officials said.
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Plainfield|News|
New 'Click It Or Ticket' Campaign Underway For Labor Day: Plainfield Police
The Plainfield Police Department is joining more than 200 other law enforcement agencies for the Labor Day campaign.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Texas Woman Was Paid To Kidnap 2 Kids From Aurora Home: Police
The children's father, who does not have legal custody, paid the woman to bring them to him in Mexico, police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Woman, 21, Seriously Hurt In Crash With Gravel Truck: Kendall Sheriff
Three cars were involved in the crash that occurred at Plainfield Road and Schlapp Road.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Girl, 18, Reported Missing: Police
The teen was last seen Thursday, Aurora police said in an alert Friday.
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Plainfield|News|
Intoxicated Plainfield Man Shoots Woman In Face With Pellet Gun: Prosecutors
The man, 44, has a prior domestic battery conviction and is currently on sentence for theft, both out of Kane County, prosecutors said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
'Serious' Crash Closes Several Oswego Township Roads: Sheriff
The crash happened at the intersection of Plainfield Road and Schlapp Road.
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Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Man’s Car Found, But Search For Him Continues: Sheriff
The sheriff’s office emphasized that although the car has been found, the search for the 22-year-old continues.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Gas Station, Restaurant Proposal Rejected By Oswego Planning Commission
The applicant proposed to build a gas station with a building housing a quick-service restaurant, drive-thru coffee shop and gaming area.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
3rd Edition Of Batavia Community Hot Sauce Is In The Making
Residents can donate their extra sweet or spicy peppers to be used in the making of this fall's iteration of the hot sauce.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
