Plainfield|News|
58 D202 High Schoolers Graduate With Career Endorsements
"These students are better prepared for both college coursework and real-life experiences," a district official said.
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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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Geneva, IL|News|
Geneva Street Improvement Updates: Water Main Almost Done, Pavement Milling Coming Up
Some parking lot projects will begin after the Swedish Days festival, officials said in an update.
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Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Park District Earns Prestigious Budget Award
It's the ninth straight year the Plainfield Park District has been honored with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.
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Oswego, IL|News|
New Oswego Grocery Store To Open 'As Soon As Possible': Village
Trustees approved the plans in February for the 5 acres of vacant land at the corner of Route 34 and Kendall Point Drive in Oswego.
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Plainfield|News|
Volunteer Sought For Plainfield Police Commission
A commissioner, who must reside in Plainfield to qualify, will be appointed by the mayor and serve for two years.
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Batavia, IL|News|
Pride In Downtown Batavia: Events Include Fashion Show, Workshops
More than a dozen downtown Batavia merchants will host events, giveaways and other activities to celebrate Pride Month.
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Plainfield|News|
Loaded Gun, MDMA Recovered From Car Pulled Over At Plainfield Gas Station: PD
An officer searched the vehicle after seeing a small amount of suspected cannabis "in plain view."
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Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Central Grad Named National Merit Scholar
The Plainfield Central High School alum won a scholarship sponsored by Michigan Technological University.
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Batavia, IL|News|
8 Concerts Planned For Batavia River Rhapsody Series
"This year's summer series is exciting because we have many new bands," an event organizer said.
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Batavia, IL|News|
Vendor Applications Open For Winterfest Art Market In Batavia
Water Street Studios and Batavia MainStreet partner each winter to host the Winterfest Art Market for three days in November.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
A Week Of Juneteenth Celebrations Planned In Aurora: See What's Coming Up
Multiple events are planned to celebrate Juneteenth in Illinois's second-largest city.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Chiropractor Indicted On 13 More Charges As More Sexual Assault Victims Step Forward: Berlin
The Naperville resident's victims range in age from pre-adolescent children to adult men, according to the DuPage County State's Attorney.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Teen, 16, Voluntarily Left Home Last Week: Aurora Police
Aurora police are turning to the community for help locating the 16-year-old boy.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Bloodhounds Will Train At Aurora Parks, Trails Wednesday: Police
"These exercises are essential for maintaining the tracking capabilities of these dogs and their handlers," Aurora police said.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Midwest Film Festival Brings Roadshow To Aurora
The festival features short films by Midwest directors as well as trolley rides, brunch and an afterparty.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Geneva Park District Wins 14th National Award For Financial Reporting
It's the 14th consecutive year that the Geneva Park District was nationally honored for financial reporting.
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Plainfield|News|
Large Police Presence At Plainfield Church Is Training Exercise
Locals shouldn't worry if they see lots of squad cars, specialized equipment or personnel in tactical gear at the church Tuesday.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
DOGE Gets Access To Social Security Data: What IL Residents Should Know
The court sided with the Trump administration in one of the first Supreme Court appeals involving DOGE, a team once led by Elon Musk.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
See What Streets Will Experience Delays, Closures During Oswego PrairieFest
Congestion and delays are expected around festival grounds and in downtown Oswego this weekend.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Food At PrairieFest: Two Dozen Vendors Share Menus For 4-Day Event
Carnival classics, including funnel cakes and corn dogs, and hearty meal options, such as lobster and steak mac and cheese, are on the menu.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
