Plainfield|News|
Grinchmas On The Green, Creche Lighting: Details Of Plainfield Holiday Events
Plainfield will usher in the holiday season with the beloved events, which coincide with Small Business Saturday.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
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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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Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Overnight Warming Center Will Be Open Thanksgiving Weekend
The temporary warming center will be open for four nights in Aurora, city officials announced.
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Plainfield|News|
'Keep The Wreath Red' Campaign Encourages Fire Safety For The Holidays In Plainfield
If a fire starts because of holiday decorations, the red lights on wreaths displayed outside stations will be replaced with white ones.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
$1M Lottery Winner Credits Surprise Run-In With Grandma For Good Luck
Just before he was about to try his luck with the Powerball, he bumped into his grandmother — his "lucky charm" — at the convenience store.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
4 Victims Sue Batavia Chiropractor For Secretly Filming Nude Videos
The Chicago law firm representing the four patients expects more suits from other victims to be filed soon.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Commercial Building, Multiple Cars 'Total Loss' After Heavy Fire: Oswego FD
The structure on Light Road and numerous vehicles parked in the parking lot were destroyed in the blaze, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
Tree Lighting, Visit From Santa Will Kick Off Holiday Season In Batavia: Details
The Batavia Park District will host its annual Celebration Of Lights to kick off the holiday season.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Yorkville, IL|News|
Kendall Area Transit Hosts First-Ever Adopt-A-Rider Fundraiser
The dial-a-ride service provides Kendall County residents with reliable and flexible transportation, with fares ranging from $2–$5.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Man Enters Guilty Plea To Involuntary Servitude Of Women: State's Attorney
The 32-year-old Aurora man pleaded guilty to six counts of involuntary servitude — one for each victim.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Plainfield East Band Students To Perform At Disney Over Thanksgiving Break
The band will perform in the Thanksgiving Day Parade of Bands, and the choir will sing in the season's first Candlelight Processional.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Man Pleas Guilty For Soliciting Child Pornography, Learns Sentence: Mosser
Aurora police began investigating the man after the mother of the victim, 15, found Facebook messages between the two, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Roundhouse Shooter May Have Learned Of Victims' Location From Social Media: Aurora PD
Police say the 43-year-old shooter had been in a dating relationship with the 24-year-old victim and targeted her and a 33-year-old man.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
3 Family Members Charged In Domestic Battery Of Woman: Plainfield Police
Two of the men hit her in the face and chest, and another threatened her by saying he was "going to kill her," police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Pedestrian Struck By Metra Train In Aurora: Police
The man suffered "significant head injuries" and was transported to a Level 1 trauma center, Aurora police said.
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Plainfield|News|
Plainfield's Riverview Farmstead Preserve Expands By 40 Acres Thanks To Forest Preserve Purchase
The land purchased by the Forest Preserve District is one of the last parcels zoned for agricultural use in Plainfield, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Man With Gun Barricaded Himself In Plainfield Home After Crashing Car Occupied By Kids: Police
It was "more of a mental health incident than a criminal investigation," police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Fire At Oswego House 'Sounded Like Explosions': Fire Department
Two people were treated at the scene and released after the Saturday night fire, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
New Flu Mutation Causes Severe Illness: See Latest IL Data
Close gatherings over Thanksgiving could cause an uptick in emergency room visits due to a trio of respiratory illnesses, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Village Of Oswego Hires New Events Manager
He will oversee village-hosted events, including PrairieFest, Wine on the Fox and the Christmas Walk.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Longtime Resident Donates Property With Agricultural Significance To Village
The property houses six structures, including a feed mill, grain elevators and a storage building with historical significance to Oswego.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
