Aurora, IL|News|
St. Patrick's Day In Aurora: Parade, Irish Flag Raising Planned
Aurora will celebrate St. Patrick's Day the day before the observed holiday.
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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Batavia, IL|News|
Financial Adviser Used Clients' Money For Travel, Jewelry: Feds
The Batavia man, 62, was indicted on six federal charges of wire fraud in connection to a scheme that lasted from 2021 to 2023.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
IL Voters 'Overwhelmingly' Reject Proposed Flag Redesign
Illinois residents cast more than 385,000 votes on whether to keep the state's "seal on a bedsheet" or adopt a new flag.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Wine On The Fox, Movies Under The Stars: Oswego Summer Events Planned
The village announced the dates for Wine on the Fox and Venue 1012's Summer Event Series.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
Batavia Park District To Host 2025 Park Madness Tournament
Thirty-two parks from Batavia Park District are stepping up to the challenge to see which one will be crowned the winner.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Rally To Protest 'Fascist Takeover' Planned On Geneva Bridge
The "Unite & Resist" rally in Geneva falls on International Women's Day.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
Batavia Boardwalk Graduate Opens Store In Wilson Street Mercantile
Seapeak Style specializes in colorful clothes, accessories and stationery inspired by mountains and the beach.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Kendall County Sheriff Launches St. Patrick's Day Enforcement Campaign
Deputies will participate in a statewide effort to "keep roads safe during one of the most celebrated drinking holidays of the year."
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Vanessa Sula For Plainfield Trustee: Candidate Survey
Vanessa Sula, a substitute teacher at D202, is one of three candidates running in the trustee race in April's consolidated election.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
John Argoudelis For Plainfield Mayor: Candidate Survey
John Argoudelis, the incumbent mayor of Plainfield, is one of four candidates running in the mayoral race in April's consolidated election.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Police Launch St. Patrick's Day Enforcement Campaign
Police will participate in a statewide effort to "keep roads safe during one of the most celebrated drinking holidays of the year."
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Geneva Man Arrested, Charged In Human Trafficking Operation: ISP
The 38-year-old was one of four people taken into custody by Illinois State Police during a human trafficking suppression operation.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
1 Hospitalized In 3-Car Crash Caused By Improper Left Turn: Oswego PD
The driver, of Montgomery, struck two cars after attempting to turn left onto Fifth Street from Route 30, police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Person Shot Inside Aurora Residence In 'Domestic-Related Incident': PD
Aurora police said the shooting poses no ongoing threat to the public.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Primrose School, A 'Premier Preschool,' Opens In East Aurora
STEM learning, design thinking, purposeful play, citizenship and character development are core elements of Primose's curriculum.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Missing Plainfield Boy, 16, Returned Home: Police
The teenager, who was reported missing Monday afternoon, returned home, Plainfield police said in an update.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
109-Year Prison Term For Aurora Man Guilty Of Child Sex Abuse, Porn
The 54-year-old is required to serve at least 50 percent of his sentence and is eligible for day-for-day sentencing, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Kane County Sheriff Launches St. Patrick's Day Enforcement Campaign
Deputies will participate in a statewide effort to "keep roads safe during one of the most celebrated drinking holidays of the year."
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Free Yard Waste Pickup Available For 2 Weeks In March
Geneva residents won't have to place waste stickers on any yard waste set out during the last two full weeks of March.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Police Launch St. Patrick's Day Enforcement Campaign
Oswego police will participate in a statewide effort to "keep roads safe during one of the most celebrated drinking holidays of the year."
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
