Yorkville, IL|News|
Deputy Executive Director Appointed At Oswegoland Park District
The appointee will oversee the essential duties typically handled by Tom Betsinger, who was charged with attempted reckless homicide.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora To Host First-Ever Summer Food Truck Festival: See The Lineup
More than 30 food trucks, live music and free activities for children are on the docket for the Summer Food Truck Festival in Aurora.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
New Dunkin' To Open In Oswego: 'This Isn't Just Another Dunkin' Location'
The new coffee shop, which will be a drive-thru-only location, will be Dunkin's third outpost in Oswego.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Geneva Police Will Have Zero Tolerance For Speeding On 'Speed Awareness Day'
The Geneva 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 Police Intensify Speed Enforcement In July
Drivers can expect to be ticketed if they're caught speeding during the three-week enforcement campaign, police said.
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Batavia, IL|News|
Resident-Created Items Will Be The Focus Of Covenant Living At The Holmstad's Upcoming Bazaar
Covenant Living at the Holmstad will host its 47th annual bazaar this fall in Batavia.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Yorkville, IL|News|
Oswegoland Park District Board To Discuss Executive Director Role At Upcoming Meeting
Executive Director Tom Betsinger, charged with attempted reckless homicide and aggravated battery, has been placed on administrative leave.
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Plainfield|News|
All D202 Schools Earn 'Heart Safe School' Designations From Lurie Children's Hospital
Of the 252 Illinois schools connected to Project Adam, District 202 "remains a model for cardiac emergency preparedness," officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Nursing Home Employee Assaults Resident: Police
Video surveillance triggered when the patient fell, prompting staff to review the footage and call police about an assault, officials said.
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Geneva, IL|News|
First-Ever Community Paint-By-Number Mural Planned At Arts Fair
The mural is designed by an Aurora artist for a unique and engaging installation at the Geneva Arts Fair.
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Plainfield|News|
Who Can Pull An Armored Truck The Fastest: Plainfield Police To Host Contest
In past competitions, teams of five pulled the 38,000-pound armored truck across the finish line in a minute or two.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Some Aurora Homes Have 'Elevated Levels' Of Lead In Drinking Water, City Confirms
With new water testing standards, Aurora officials said certain homes were bound to exceed the EPA's action level for lead in water.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
9 Products That Could Get More Expensive In IL Due To European Tariffs
President Donald Trump announced surprise 30 percent tariffs on European Union imports, from wine and cheese to shoes and pharmaceuticals.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Mosquito Spraying Planned After Kane County Surveillance Batch Confirmed West Nile Virus-Positive: Geneva
A mosquito surveillance trap in the area tested positive for West Nile virus, Geneva officials said.
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Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Traffic Stop Uncovers Loaded Gun Without Concealed Carry License: PD
The driver, a resident of Chicago, was pulled over for speeding when police discovered a loaded gun and magazine, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
New Vehicular Nuisance Ordinance Targets Reckless Driving Complaints In Aurora: PD
Aurora police complaints of street racing, stunt driving and takeover-style gatherings have "steadily increased" in recent years.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Dog Park, Indoor Bar Planned Near Downtown Oswego Industrial Building
The park is part of the larger proposal to transform an industrial building and vacant property into a recreational area in downtown Oswego.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Yorkville, IL|News|
Yorkville Police Offer New Details, But No Motive, In Alleged Attack By Oswegoland Park District Director
Yorkville police say Betsinger chased the man through a parking lot and tried to run him down — but they don't know why.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Downtown Geneva Traffic Impacted By Construction On Collapsed Sanitary Sewer
Traffic in the area is limited to one lane in each direction, officials said Tuesday morning.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Geneva Arts Fair Returns To Third Street For 2-Day Festival
The juried fine arts show has drawn talent and crowds from across the country for more than 20 years, the Geneva Chamber said.
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