Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Police To Host 2nd Annual 'I Raced The Law' 5K Race
Proceeds from the race will benefit the department's 2025 Public Safety Cadets Summer Showdown.
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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Oswego, IL|News|
St. Patrick's Day Campaign Results Released By Kendall County Sheriff
The Kendall County Sheriff's Office targeted drunk driving and improper seat belt usage for more than a week surrounding St. Paddy's.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Coroner IDs Man Fatally Shot By Officers, Aurora PD Releases Photos
APD said it will continue releasing photos and videos of the fatal shooting while the incident is investigated by an independent task force.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Rachelle Koenig For Oswego Trustee: Candidate Survey
Rachelle Koenig, a content strategist and healthcare writer, is running to become a trustee on the Oswego Village Board.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Yorkville, IL|News|
Man Gets Extra Sentence For Sexually Assaulting Child In Plano: Weis
The "child predator" will serve two sentences consecutively — first in Wisconsin, then in Illinois, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Youngest Board Member Appointed For East Aurora District 131
He will serve the remaining term previously held by Alex Arroyo until the Board of Education election scheduled for April 2027.
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Plainfield|News|
Matthew Glowiak For Wheatland Township Trustee: Candidate Survey
Matthew Glowiak, also a Wheatland 22 Precinct committee person, is one of four candidates running to become a trustee in Wheatland Township.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Ira Jones Middle Schooler Is Headed To National Spelling Bee
The seventh-grader beat 29 contestants at Lincoln-Way West High School to advance to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Jim Kopchok For Wheatland Township Tax Collector: Candidate Survey
Jim Kopchok is the Democratic candidate for tax collector in Wheatland Township.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Jeff Klein For Wheatland Township Trustee: Candidate Survey
Jeff Klein, a resident of Plainfield, is one of four Democratic candidates for trustee in Wheatland Township.
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Plainfield|News|
'Loud Booms' Reported In Plainfield, Police Investigating: PD
Police said Wednesday that they're investigating the "disturbances."
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Mary Frances For Wheatland Township Trustee: Candidate Survey
Mary Frances, a 30-year resident of Wheatland Township, is one of four Democratic candidates for trustee in the township.
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Plainfield|News|
Cocaine Found In DUI Driver's Car 'Swerving All Over The Roadway': PD
The incident occurred in the vicinity of Route 59 and 127th Street in Plainfield.
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Plainfield|News|
Terry Jones For Wheatland Township Clerk: Candidate Survey
Currently a trustee, Terry Jones is the Democratic candidate for Wheatland Township clerk.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Police Fatally Shoot Aggravated Battery Suspect: PD
Officials said the officers shot at the man when he displayed a weapon during a traffic stop.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Overnight Lane Closures Planned On Route 59 In Plainfield
The upcoming closures are part of the 143rd Street East Extension project.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
Dustin Pieper For Batavia 4th Ward: Candidate Survey
Dustin Pieper is one of two people running for the four-year term in Batavia's 4th Ward.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
Thomas Connelly For Batavia Mayor: Candidate Survey
Thomas Connelly, an attorney, is looking to unseat longtime Mayor Jeffery Schielke in the top role in Batavia.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
New Superintendent Selected To Succeed Norrell At Aurora District 131
Robert Halverson most recently served as the executive director of finance and grants at East Aurora School District 131.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Woman Falsely Reported Car Stolen After Fatal Hit-And-Run: Cops
Joliet police said they believe the woman falsely reported the car involved in a fatal hit-and-run as stolen after the crash.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
