Batavia, IL|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Batavia July 4th 2025 Events
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Batavia.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
- Plainfield, IL
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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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Oswego, IL|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Oswego July 4th 2025 Events
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Oswego.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Plainfield July 4th 2025 Events
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Plainfield.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Pizza Parlor Raises Money To Help 'One Of Your Favorite Servers'
The pizzeria is fundraising for a staff member who took a "terrible fall" and requires surgery to recover.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Woman, 20, Killed In Crash: Kendall Coroner
The driver disregarded a stop sign and was hit by a car passing through the intersection in unincorporated Na-Au-Say Township, police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Aggravated Battery Near Downtown Aurora Business Is Under Investigation: Police
A victim was hospitalized in stable condition after the aggravated battery, according to Aurora police.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Township Man, Woman Trained, Bred Chickens For Sport Fighting: Sheriff
Both are facing 21 felonies, accused of violating the Animals in Entertainment Act, according to the Kendall County Sheriff's Office.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Bicyclist Was 'Alert And Sitting Up' After Crash With Train: Aurora Police
It was a "very-low speed incident" between a bicyclist and a train, according to Aurora police.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Candy Cloud Will Be 'Oswego's Newest Sugar Rush Destination,' Village Says
The Oswego location marks Candy Cloud's fifth in Illinois.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Woman, 39, Dies In Aurora Apartment Fire: FD
Firefighters found a small fire burning in the unit where the woman was found dead Monday afternoon, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Free Concerts In Geneva: See The 2025 Summer Lineup
Four concerts are planned this summer at River Park, and each night will also feature a different food truck.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
These Are The 5 Most Snake-Filled Bodies Of Water In IL
An analysis by geography website WorldAtlas identified what they claim are the five most snake-filled bodies of water in Illinois.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
What Roads Will Close, Where To Park For 4th Of July Events In Batavia
Batavia is celebrating Independence Day with its annual Sky Show and Savor the Flavor food vendors.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Head-On Crash In Oswego Sends 2 To Hospital: Police
One driver suffered from a head injury, and the other injured her hand in the crash, Oswego police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Bullet Goes Through Wall, Hits Bathroom Mirror In Plainfield Home: Police
Plainfield police said detectives do not yet have any leads or suspects in the case.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Man, 21, Fatally Shot In Apartment, Acquaintance Charged: Police
The preliminary investigation indicates the shooting occurred after the two men got into a dispute, according to Aurora police.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
'Criminal Incident' Investigation Underway In Aurora: Police
Although there is no ongoing threat to the public, police are asking the community to avoid the area while officers investigate Monday.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Woman Found Dead In Car Was Likely Deceased 'For Some Time': Plainfield PD
Acquaintances went to check on the woman when they found her dead in a car in her driveway, police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Man Stole Bike From Dick's Sporting Goods: Oswego Police
Oswego police recovered two stolen bikes from his Aurora residence, officials said. A second suspected bike thief was still at large.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Reported Shooting Posed 'No Threat To The Public': Aurora Police
A shooting was reported this weekend near downtown Aurora, police reported.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
