Batavia, IL|News|
College Credits: Batavia Student Receives 1st White Coat
Area students from Batavia are doing amazing things at colleges and universities across the United States.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
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|
This Oswego Coffee Shop Ranked Among Best In U.S. To Work Remotely
See which Oswego coffee shop landed on MarketBeat's roundup of the nation's best places to sip coffee and work.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Teen's Make-A-Wish Is Granted With Super Bowl Trip
The young football player, who received a liver transplant, was granted his "top bucket list item" by going to the Super Bowl.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Sensory Playground To Be Named For Plainfield Boy Killed In Hate Crime
The Plainfield Park District will name the sensory park on the east side of Van Horn Woods in remembrance of Wadee Alfayoumi.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Men Wield Knife In Liquor Store Robbery: Oswego Police
It's the second armed robbery this week in Oswego. Detectives don't believe the incidents to be related, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Geneva's Joann Fabrics Store Is Going Out Of Business
The Geneva Commons store is one of 500 nationwide set to shutter its doors, according to several reports.
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Aurora, IL|News|
D131 Board Member Steps Down For Kane County Board Role
The District 131 Board of Education recognized him for his near-decade of service after he stepped down to take a new role.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Plane Forced To Return To O'Hare After Windshield Issue
The plane was flying 156 passengers from O'Hare Airport to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, on Wednesday.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
D202 Switches To E-Learning Day Due To Forecast Snow Storm
The online learning day won't need to be made up at the end of the school year.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego D308 Switches To E-Learning Due To Forecast Snow Storm
Hazardous and difficult travel was predicted at the time when students would be dismissed from school, District 308 officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Winter Storm In Plainfield: Parking, Plowing Reminders
Plus, garbage and recycling pickup will start early on Wednesday due to the inclement weather.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Man Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting 3 Young Family Members
Brian Hulsey, 51, committed "multiple horrific sexual acts" on three children, who were all under the age of 13 at the time, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Aurora Teen Fled After Crashing Into Car In Walmart Lot: Oswego PD
An 18-year-old man was cited with a misdemeanor after he left the parking lot where he crashed into someone's car, police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Geneva Winter Parking Ban To Begin As Heavy Snow Is Expected
The first major winter storm of the season on Wednesday could bring 6 inches or more of snow, according to the National Weather Service.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
O'Reilly Auto Parts Robbed At Gunpoint: Oswego Police
The man walked into the store, displayed a gun and stole an undisclosed amount of currency, Oswego police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Multi-Car Crash Closes Route 126 In Plainfield: Police
Two people were hospitalized with injuries following the Tuesday morning crash, Illinois State Police said.
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Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Fest Approved For 2025: See What's Planned
The Plainfield summer festival is returning with its "traditional downtown layout" and carnival.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Goddard School In Aurora Hosts Annual Book Drive Through February
With this year's drive, The Goddard Schools are hoping to hit a milestone of 300,000 books donated during the event's 12-year total.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Book Road Will Become New DuPage River Trail Segment This Year
The Forest Preserve District of Will County is working on implementing a new segment of the DuPage River Trail in Plainfield.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Knife Reportedly Brandished In Oswego Area Domestic Incident: Sheriff
No physical altercation or injuries were reported in the Oswego Township altercation, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
