Aurora, IL|News|
Longtime Hope Wall School Educator Becomes Assistant Principal
Melissa Yarbrough has worked at Hope Wall School for more than two decades.
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|
Jennifer Hughes For Oswego Trustee: Candidate Survey
The retiring Oswego public works director is running to become a trustee on the Village Board.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
Alice Lohman For Batavia 3rd Ward Alderperson: Candidate Survey
Alice Lohman is running unopposed for the open four-year term in Batavia's 3rd Ward.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Montgomery, IL|News|
New Traffic Pattern Underway At Cannonball Trail, Dickson Road
The project's first phase will realign Dickson Road to create a four-way stop with Cannonball Trail.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Kevin Calkins For Plainfield Mayor: Candidate Survey
Kevin Calkins, a former village trustee, is one of four candidates running in the mayoral race in April's consolidated election.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Fire Protection District Board Member Dies At 93
William "Bill" Barnes served the Plainfield Fire Protection District for 60 years.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Forever 21 Bankruptcy: What It Means For 10 IL Stores
The company is set to "wind down" its U.S. operations as it moves through the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Man Who Impregnated Disabled Nursing Home Resident Sentenced
The Batavia man was sentenced after he pleaded guilty to criminal sexual assault of a victim at Marklund Home in unincorporated Geneva.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
More Homes To Likely Be Built For Plainfield's Springbank Development
A developer is seeking reapproval of a proposal to build up to 156 more houses adjacent to the Springbank neighborhood off Drauden Road.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Yorkville, IL|News|
Man Dies At Silver Spring State Park: Sheriff
Kendall County sheriff's deputies do not suspect foul play in the incident, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Police Look To ID Fleeing Driver In Crash With Pedestrian
The pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car while crossing the Indian Trail Road bridge in late February.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Yorkville, IL|News|
Plano Man Owned, Disseminated Child Porn: Kendall Sheriff
The 24-year-old man is facing five felony charges related to child pornography.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Emergency Sewer Repair Underway In Downtown Geneva
A left-turn lane on Route 31 is shut down Friday morning while crews work on the repair.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Attempted Murder Charge Filed In Geneva Domestic Incident: Police
The woman passed out after the man sat on her chest while covering her mouth and nose, she told Geneva police.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Yorkville, IL|News|
Woman, 83, Killed In Kendall Township Crash: Sheriff
Two other people sustained life-threatening injuries as a result of the Thursday afternoon crash in Kendall Township.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Hometown Irish Parade Will Be Largest In Event History
The Irish parade, stepping off Sunday in celebration of St. Patrick's Day, will feature about 80 entries, compared to the 65 in 2024.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Larry Furnish For Geneva 3rd Ward Alderperson: Candidate Survey
Larry Furnish, a 36-year resident of the Third Ward, is one of three candidates running for alderperson of his ward.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
See What Roads Will Close For Hometown Irish Parade, Paddy Day Race
Several roads in downtown Plainfield will be blocked off to traffic to make way for the Hometown Irish Parade and Paddy Day Mile Run.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
Batavia High School Recognized For Diversity In AP Science Course
Batavia High School was awarded for improving female representation in AP Computer Science Principles.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Job Fair Planned Ahead Of Hollywood Casino's Opening Next Year
Hollywood Casino and the City of Aurora are hosting an event with on-the-spot interviews and same-day job offers for more than 50 jobs.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
