Batavia, IL|News|
Newest Batavia Park District Facility On The Cusp Of Grand Opening
The new Patrick J. Callahan Community Center offers expanded programming for toddlers through seniors, rental rooms and more.
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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Batavia, IL|News|
Block Party, Taste Of Batavia: Earlier Start Time, New Music Lineup
See what restaurants and breweries are participating and what acts are performing in the end-of-summer event in downtown Batavia.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Man Threatens Family With Gun In Arbor Creek Domestic Battery Incident: Cops
Plainfield police responded just after 5 a.m. Friday to Arbor Creek Drive for a report of domestic battery.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Kane County Resurfacing Project Will Include Kirk Road In Geneva
A portion of Kirk Road in Geneva is included in the second phase of Kane County's annual resurfacing program that's scheduled to begin soon.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
D308 Considers Refinancing Bonds To Save $5.6M In Interest
"Everything we do is aimed at greater transparency, fiscal responsibility, and identifying opportunities to save," the superintendent said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Eastbound Lockport Street Traffic Shifts For Route 126 Bridge Repairs: 'We're Halfway There'
The Illinois Department of Transportation is in the middle of a project to repair the Route 126 bridge over the DuPage River in Plainfield.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Parade Of 6 Planets, Meteor Shower Combine For Predawn Spectacle Over IL
Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune — plus a crescent moon — will align in a giant arc this weekend.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Sentence Decided For Aurora Woman At Fault In Drunken Crash That Killed Naperville Man: Kane County Judge
The woman, driving drunk, crashed into a car in Sugar Grove, leading to the death of the 67-year-old driver from Naperville, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
New Assistant Principal Named At Schneider Elementary School
The new assistant principal joins West Aurora School District 129 from Oswego's school district where he worked as a fifth-grade teacher.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
New Timeline Set For Delayed Delnor Hospital Water Main Project
City officials expect construction to begin soon on the water main project near the hospital following a few delays.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
New City Administrator Appointed Following Stephanie Dawkins' Retirement
Geneva's next city administrator brings 15 years of municipal experience serving in a variety of roles within the City of Aurora.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
July Speed Enforcement Campaign Results Released: Kendall County Sheriff
The Kendall County sheriff released the number of tickets they issued during the nearly month-long speed enforcement campaign in July.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Historical Society Unveils Restored Mural Depicting Plainfield Airmail Pioneer
After decades out of the public eye, a mural depicting a Plainfield-born pilot is back on display thanks to the historical society.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
West Nile Virus Detected In 2 Kendall County Mosquito Traps
Kendall County health officials said they are seeing a spread of West Nile virus in both mosquitoes and humans in northern Illinois.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Village President Initiates Moment Of Silence, Trustees Seek Solutions After Fatal Portillo's Crash
Trustees shared their commitment to finding preventative measures to stop similar tragedies from happening in the future.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Asphalt Testing Scheduled On South Street In Geneva
The samples will help guide the city's future street improvement projects in the area, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
2nd Panda Express Opens In Plainfield
The new location gives Plainfield residents another place to snag the restaurant's beloved orange chicken and honey walnut shrimp dishes.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Paramount Theatre's Bold Series Paused Due To Aurora Budget Cuts, Board Says
The previously allocated municipal support for Paramount Theatre could be reduced by up to 65 percent, the Board of Directors said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Results Released From July Speed Enforcement Campaign: Plainfield Police
Plainfield police released the number of tickets they issued during the nearly month-long speed enforcement campaign in July.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
2 Batavia Intersections Closed For Emergency Sewer Repair
A "road closed" sign is placed at two Batavia intersections while an emergency sewer repair is underway Tuesday.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
