Geneva, IL|News|
July 4th 2025 Fireworks, Events Around Geneva
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations around Geneva.
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|
July 4th 2025 Fireworks, Events Around Oswego
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Oswego.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
July 4th 2025 Fireworks, Events Around Plainfield
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Plainfield.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Mayor Vows To Support Community Events, Cut Back On Flag Raising After Juneteenth Controversy
The mayor said he and his team "made a misstep" in implementing Aurora's new policy for flag raisings.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Obituary: James Thomas Hincks
James spent most of his life in Plainfield, where he built a life defined by devotion to family, service to others and a love for adventure.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Yorkville, IL|News|
Coroner Reveals Where Body Was Found During Search For Missing Yorkville Teen
A definitive identification is still pending DNA analysis, the Kendall County Coroner's Office said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Mexican Restaurant Takes Over Former Tap House Grill Space In Oswego
It'll be the restaurant's sixth location in the Chicagoland area.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Garbage Rates To Increase Again In Geneva
The rate increases are a result of Geneva's contract with its waste collector, Lakeshore Recycling Systems.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Keller's Farmstand In Plainfield Is Permanently Closing: 'It's A Big Change For Us, Too'
The Plainfield Farmstand is closing "due to circumstances beyond our control," owners said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
Free Movie Tickets Available For Educators, School Staff This Summer
A movie theater company is offering free tickets to educators and school staff this summer.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Police Up Enforcement For 3 Weeks Surrounding 4th Of July Holiday
The Fourth of July enforcement campaign in Oswego is placing special emphasis on unbuckled and impaired drivers, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Police Up Enforcement For 3 Weeks Surrounding 4th Of July Holiday
The Fourth of July enforcement campaign in Plainfield puts a special emphasis on unbuckled drivers, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
State Street Lanes To Close For Water Service Repair
A section of State Street will be down to one lane in each direction to make way for the scheduled construction.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
Batavia Police Up Enforcement For 3 Weeks Surrounding 4th Of July Holiday
The Fourth of July enforcement campaign in Batavia is placing special emphasis on unbuckled and impaired drivers, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Yorkville, IL|News|
Jury Finds Plano Man Guilty Of Sexually Assaulting 2 Child Family Members: Weis
The children were as young as 5 years old when the man sexually assaulted them, according to prosecutors.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
Batavia Depot Museum Celebrates 50 Years With Event At Peg Bond Center
The family-friendly event will feature live music, a scavenger hunt, free cupcakes and more.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Intoxicated Plainfield Man Yells Racial Slurs, Punches Neighbor In Alleged Hate Crime: Prosecutors
After he was placed under arrest, the man, 30, said he would have killed the victim if it weren't for him drinking, court documents show.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Montgomery, IL|News|
Kendall County Sheriff Increases Enforcement Around 4th Of July Holiday
The enforcement campaign will focus on identifying and removing impaired and unbuckled drivers from the roads, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
IL Tax Hikes Start July 1: See What's Increasing
Take a look at which taxes are increasing on the same day the 2026 budget goes into effect in Illinois.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
2nd Luxury Residential Community Opens At Fox Valley Mall
Lucca is the second luxury apartment community to open at Fox Valley Mall in Aurora.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
