Plainfield|News|
Goddard School In Plainfield 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.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Geneva Police To Take Polar Plunge For Special Olympics
The Geneva Police Department's goal is to raise $10,000 through the Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge challenge.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Construction Team Behind Hollywood Casino Project Gets Perfect Grades
Mayor Richard Irvin graded the progress Thursday of the $360 million Hollywood Casino construction project underway in Aurora.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Police Warn Of Scam Impersonating Officers To Steal Money
Aurora police said they've received multiple complaints about callers impersonating department leadership and officers.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Burglars Steal Over $6K From Oswego 7-Eleven: Police
A few hours after the burglary, officers found the suspects at an Oswego hotel where the man was involved in a disturbance, police said.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Water Leak On Route 31: Southbound Lane Reopens
Flaggers were set in place to direct the one-way traffic on Route 31 Friday.
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Plainfield|News|
Vacancy On Plainfield's Plan Commission: Applications Open
The Village of Plainfield is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego East Thespian Performs At State Theater Festival
The senior "represented East Theatre, Oswego East, and the school district magnificently," one of the theater's directors said.
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Plainfield|News|
76 D202 High School Musicians Will Perform In Honor Band Festival
The festival, featuring two honor bands, will be held at Plainfield Central High School this year.
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Oswego, IL|News|
X Massage Parlor Owner Voluntarily Surrenders Bodyworks License: OPD
No bodyworks business will be allowed to operate at the location for three years following the alleged prostitution incident, police said.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Untreated Geneva Sidewalks, Stairs 'Extremely' Icy, Public Works Warns
Icy conditions will linger until about 10 a.m. Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Alderman Candidate Deemed 'Ineligible' For Election: ISBE
The candidate failed to pay fines before the ballot was certified, according to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
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Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Trustee Candidate Is 'Ineligible' After Investigation: ISBE
The candidate failed to pay fines before the ballot was certified, according to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
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Plainfield|News|
Missing Boy, 16, Last Seen Over A Week Ago: Plainfield Police
The teenager was last seen on Jan. 28, Plainfield police said.
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Batavia, IL|News|
Semi Strikes Pedestrian At Kirk Road, Wilson Street: Batavia PD
The pedestrian was hospitalized and in stable condition as of Tuesday night, Batavia police said.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Police Presence Heightened For Training At Forest Preserves, Parks
Multiple law enforcement agencies are conducting training Wednesday in Aurora.
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Geneva, IL|News|
State Street Water Main Breaks: Fix Caused New Break In Same Area
Geneva Public Works crews are back on State Street for the third day to take care of a new water main break, requiring street closures.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Passenger Sustained 'Serious' Injuries In Rollover Crash: Aurora PD
The crash happened Monday night near Lake Street and Plum Street in Aurora.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Blackhawk Academy's Interim Principal Promoted To Permanent Position
David Aguilar was promoted to principal of Blackhawk Academy after serving in the interim role since July 1, 2024.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego's Little White School Museum Celebrates 175 Years
An exhibit detailing the Little White School Museum's storied history is on the cusp of opening as part of a year-long birthday celebration.
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