Yorkville, IL|News|
Head-On Crash Closes Route 126 Near Old Grove Road: State Police
The road was closed for an "extended period of time," the Kendall County Sheriff's Office said Thursday morning.
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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|
Man, 54, Killed While Trying To Cross Route 59: Aurora Police
The man, who lived in Naperville, died at Rush Copley Medical Center about an hour after he was struck by a car near Fox Valley Mall.
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Aurora, IL|News|
North Aurora Convict To Serve Life Sentence For Double Murder: Weis
The North Aurora man will serve a life sentence without parole "due to the senseless deaths of both victims," Eric Weis said.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Real ID Update For IL Residents As Deadline Approaches
Illinois residents who have yet to secure a Real ID may want to start preparing to update their driver's licenses.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Popular Restaurant Relocating To Aurora's Fox Valley Mall
Mandy's Soul Food Kitchen, a Bolingbrook staple for years, is reopening in Aurora as The Soul Spot.
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Batavia, IL|News|
Child, 8, Hit By Car Near Wilson Street, Kirk Road: Batavia Police
The child, who had been crossing Kirk Road outside of the crosswalk, was conscious and speaking with first responders after the crash.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Girl, 12, Brought Unloaded Handgun To Plank Junior High: Oswego Police
The student was charged with one felony and two misdemeanors after bringing an unloaded firearm to school, police said.
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Plainfield|News|
Child Pornography Images Found On Plainfield Man's Phone: PD
The 35-year-old man was charged with four counts of possession of child pornography following a four-month-long investigation.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Liquidation Sale Underway At Joann Store In Geneva
Sales are now underway at Geneva's Joann Fabrics and Crafts store that is slated to close, the company website says.
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Aurora, IL|News|
5 Athletes Inducted Into 2025 East Aurora Sports Boosters Hall Of Fame
This year's inductees were graduates of the classes of 1970, 1982, 1992, 2007 and 2013.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego English, Journalism Teacher Named Golden Apple Award Finalist
The Oswego High School teacher is one of 30 in Illinois named a finalist for the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Kane County Sheriff Releases Super Bowl Campaign Results
The sheriff's office conducted the enforcement to keep impaired drivers off the roads and ensure people follow all traffic laws.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Crash At Route 59, McCoy Drive Impacts Traffic In Aurora: PD
Northbound traffic on Route 59 was impacted while emergency crews cleared the cars and debris following a crash near McCoy Drive.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Could Popular Grocery Store Open In Oswego?
A developer often linked to building Trader Joe's has applied to construct a grocery store off Route 34 and Kendall Pointe Drive in Oswego.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Horse Survives, 8 Goats Die In Barn Blaze: Aurora FD
A pole barn in the 1600 block of Sheffer Road caught fire Friday morning.
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Geneva, IL|News|
College Credits: Geneva Student Earns Scholarship For Sales Excellence
Area students from Geneva are doing amazing things at colleges and universities across the United States.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Grants Available For Aurora's New Exterior Home Beautification Program
Through the program, residents can apply for a one-time grant to fund outdoor projects that affect the exterior presentation of a home.
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Plainfield|News|
Middle School Special Olympics Teams To Join Pack The House Event
It'll be the first year middle school teams will participate in the basketball event at Plainfield South High School.
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Plainfield|News|
College Credits: Plainfield Native Earns Master's In Library Science
Area students from Plainfield are doing amazing things at colleges and universities across the United States.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Almost 20 Cars Burglarized In Geneva: Police
The burglaries happened early Thursday on 10 streets throughout Geneva, police said.
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