Aurora, IL|News|
Double Homicide Results In Natural Life Sentence For North Aurora Man
The 31-year-old man was found guilty of two counts of first-degree murder after a nearly week-long trial in February.
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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|
Fishing In HOA-Owned Ponds Could Be Considered Trespassing: Board
People fishing in certain ponds in Oswego could face tickets, the Village Board decided.
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Batavia, IL|News|
Batavia Athletic Boosters To Fund New Football Scoreboard
The scoreboard is being fully funded and installed through a donation from the Batavia Athletic Boosters.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Considers Adding Tax On Groceries
If the ordinance is passed, the new tax would replace the soon-to-be-eliminated 1 percent state grocery tax in Illinois.
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Plainfield|News|
Plainfield House Fire Causes $150K In Damages, Investigators Estimate
The family escaped the house fire safely, Plainfield fire officials said.
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Plainfield|News|
Resurfacing Project Planned Between Plainfield, Wheatland Township
Paving is scheduled for the week of April 28, officials said.
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Batavia, IL|News|
Women, Kids Held Hostage In Batavia Apartment; GA Man Arrested: PD
Officers were originally told the suspect may be armed, but they did not find any guns after searching the apartment, officials said.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Student Named National Merit Scholar
The Metea Valley High School student was chosen from among over 16,000 students nationwide to receive a corporate-sponsored scholarship.
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Batavia, IL|News|
D101 Board Celebrates Outgoing Members, Welcomes Newly Elected Representatives
See the latest announcement from Batavia Public School District 101.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Geneva Student Named National Merit Scholar
The Geneva High School student was chosen from among over 16,000 students nationwide to receive a corporate-sponsored scholarship.
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Plainfield|News|
Opening Date Nears For Plainfield Area Jack In The Box
The chain is bringing its well-known "24/7 craveable menu" to the Plainfield area.
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Batavia, IL|News|
D101, Union Approve New Contract With 'Significant Wage Increases'
The new three-year contract includes "significant wage increases," expanded training opportunities and job title updates.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Tree Trimming Planned Along Kirk Road, Railway Tracks In Geneva
ComEd will be trimming trees near electric lines this spring in an effort to minimize power outages.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Cops 'Justified' In Fatally Shooting Aurora Man After Chase: Berlin
A Plano cop and Kendall deputy were "objectively reasonable" to shoot a man they say he pointed a shotgun at them following the chase.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Driver Extricated, Hospitalized After Rollover Crash In Aurora: Police
Multiple cars crashed Thursday morning, and one person was hospitalized as a result, Aurora police said.
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Plainfield|News|
D202 Hires 1st Director Of Safety, Security
The new hire brings more than two decades of law enforcement and security experience to the new job at the Plainfield school district.
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Aurora, IL|News|
D129 To Fill Board Seat Vacated By Thomas St. Jules
The District 129 Board of Education will present its chosen candidate for a vote at an upcoming meeting.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Prescription Drug Collection Event Planned In Aurora
Locals will be able to dispose of unwanted, expired or unused medications at the upcoming event.
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Plainfield|News|
Crash With Parked Car Leads To Charges For Repeat DUI Driver: Cops
Two people were injured after a car crashed into their vehicle while it was parked on the side of the road with its hazards on, police said.
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Aurora, IL|News|
East Aurora D131 Athletes Compete In 2025 Special Olympics
Gold medal winners will be eligible to advance to the state championship held at the Summer Games in June.
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