Oswego, IL|News|
New Cocktail Lounge Set To Open In Former Bike Rack Storefront
Bay 54 is the latest venture from the team behind The Lewis, the 1970s-inspired cocktail lounge in St. Charles.
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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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Here's Where To Find The Cheapest Groceries In IL, New Study Says
A new analysis compared prices at over 2,000 stores across the country to find out which chain is the most affordable.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
North Aurora Brewery Wins At 2025 U.S. Open Beer Championship
The award winner is a crisp, dry and hoppy brew with a dry malt body.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Man Learns Sentence For Fatally Shooting Man During Attempted Robbery: Kane County SA
The man, 41, and a co-defendant fatally shot "an entirely innocent victim completely unknown to them" in December 2021, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Werk Force Brewing Clinches 3 Medals At 2025 U.S. Open Beer Championship
The Plainfield brewery won three medals — two gold and one silver — for a chili pepper beer, a collaboration brew and a barrel-aged stout.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
Batavia City Hall To Serve As Cooling Center During Extreme Heat Advisory
A high of 98 degrees is forecast for Wednesday and Thursday, with a possible peak heat index of 115.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Police Will Have Zero Tolerance For Speeding On 'Speed Awareness Day'
The Plainfield Police Department will participate in a day-long, statewide effort to educate drivers and reduce speed-related crashes.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Man Brandished Crowbar, Poked Walmart Customer With Flashlight: Cops
A 26-year-old Oswego resident was charged with battery, aggravated assault and criminal trespass after an incident at Walmart on Route 34.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Garbage Pickup Changes Due To Extreme Heat
Waste Management is altering its pick-up schedule Wednesday and Thursday due to the extreme heat in the forecast.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
PFAS Chemicals Found In 4 Oswego Public Water Wells: Village
Oswego is joining other towns nationwide in litigation regarding the long-term use of PFAS in products that contaminate groundwater.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Plainfield North Graduates Take Food Expiration App To National Stage
Team Expiri, comprised of three 2025 grads, built an app that alerts users when food will expire and offers solutions to reduce waste.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Where To Find Cooling Centers In Geneva: Extreme Heat Watch Issued
Here's where to stay cool if you find yourself without air conditioning amid the sweltering weather forecast continuing throughout the week.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
Where To Find Cooling Centers In Batavia: Extreme Heat Watch Issued
Here's where to stay cool if you find yourself without air conditioning amid the sweltering weather forecast continuing throughout the week.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Where To Find Cooling Centers In Aurora: Extreme Heat Watch Issued
Here's where to stay cool if you find yourself without air conditioning amid the sweltering weather forecast continuing throughout the week.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Where To Find Cooling Centers In Kendall County: Extreme Heat Watch Issued
Here's where to stay cool if you find yourself without air conditioning amid the sweltering weather forecast continuing throughout the week.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Where To Find Cooling Centers In Plainfield: Extreme Heat Watch Issued
Here's where to stay cool if you find yourself without air conditioning amid the sweltering weather forecast continuing throughout the week.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
This IL Police Department Made The Most DUI Arrests In The State For 3rd Consecutive Year
It's the third year in a row — and fourth time in six years — that the department ranked No. 1 for most DUI arrests in the state.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Loaded Gun Found In Car Going Double Speed Limit In Oswego: Police
The driver, wanted on a warrant, was charged with aggravated unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon following the traffic stop.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Bicyclist Went On Red, Got Hit By Car: Aurora Police
Aurora police said the bicyclist's injuries were serious but not believed to be life-threatening, as of the time of the crash.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Motorcyclist Faces Life-Threatening Injuries After Crash On Eola Road: Aurora Police
The rider crashed in a work zone, possibly with a construction vehicle, police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
