Plainfield|News|
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Debuts In Will County
Will County parents can now register to have free age-appropriate books mailed to their children from birth until their fifth birthday.
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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Aurora, IL|News|
Fiestas Patrias Parade Returns For Mexican Independence Day Celebration In Aurora
It's been six years since the parade, which celebrates the city's Hispanic culture, took to the streets of downtown Aurora.
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Plainfield|News|
Plainfield North Girls' Volleyball Team Wins 7th Consecutive Academic Award
The team posted a 4.92 GPA on a 5.0 scale, placing them "among the academic elite in the nation," district officials said.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Volunteer Positions Open On Geneva Historic Preservation Commission, Mental Health Board
The city is looking to fill vacancies on both the Historic Preservation Commission and Mental Health Board.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Stolp Island Block Party Returns For August First Fridays Event
More than 30 downtown Aurora businesses are slated to participate in the Stolp Island Block Party.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Retired Oswego Paramedic Dies: 'More Than A Firefighter'
Roberto "Bobby" Flores was one of the Oswego Fire Protection District's initial 51 full-time employees.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Red Robin To Permanently Close Plainfield Restaurant
Fans of Red Robin’s gourmet burgers and bottomless fries still have a few weeks to enjoy them in Plainfield.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Oswegoland Park District Executive Director Resigns Following Arrest
The Oswegoland Park District plans to launch a search to find a new executive director, officials announced.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Playhouse 38 To Stage Classic Arthur Miller Play
Jay Fontanetta, the head of the theater program at Geneva High School, is directing the production.
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Yorkville, IL|News|
Financial Adviser Learns Prison Sentence For Stealing Over $1M From Victim With Dementia: Prosecutors
The former Plano resident groomed and preyed on a victim who was born in 1924, Kendall County prosecutors said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Geneva Finance Department To Close For Training
The building will close for a day for staff's annual software training.
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Plainfield|News|
13-Year-Old Motorcyclist Seriously Hurt After Crashing Into Car: Plainfield Police
The boy suffered life-threatening injuries after he was found lying in an intersection following the Thursday afternoon crash, police said.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Kane County SWAT Training Scheduled At Geneva Residence
The training at a Geneva residence will focus on a potential SWAT response to an emergency situation.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Penrose Brewing Scores Another Six Medals At U.S. Open Hard Seltzer Championship
This year, similar to last year, Geneva's Penrose Brewing earned sixth place in the overall competition.
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Plainfield|News|
Barro Fest Will Return For Second Year To Celebrate Hispanic Culture, Arts
A variety of artisan sellers, live music and performances and food are on the docket for the second annual event.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
DUI Driver Crashed Into 2 Parked Cars, Found Slumped Over Unconscious: Plainfield PD
While trying to wake the driver, officers noticed an open bottle of alcohol and fresh cannabis "in plain view," officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Geneva Mayor To Appoint City Treasurer After No Candidates File In April Election
The city is accepting applications to fill the vacant seat after no candidates filed to run in the April 1 consolidated election.
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Plainfield|News|
Special Census Count Begins In Plainfield
Village staff estimate Plainfield's population has grown by about 10 percent since the 2020 Census.
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Yorkville, IL|News|
Missing 13-Year-Old Found Safe: Yorkville PD
Police said the girl was reunited with her family.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
Upcoming Community Dinner Table To Feature Mediterranean-Inspired Meal
Tickets have gone on sale for the Batavia United Way event that brings neighbors together for a shared outdoor meal.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
