Aurora, IL|News|
Sub-Zero Wind Chills Means Aurora Opens Overnight Warming Center
The city activates its overnight warming center, at Wesley United Methodist Church, depending on temperature thresholds.
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|
Fermilab's 1st Female Director Steps Down
The director since 2022, Lia Merminga stepped down amid a new management and operations contractor taking over managing Fermilab.
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Batavia, IL|News|
How Kids Can Get $3 Movie Tickets At Emagine Batavia
The movie theater is bringing back its annual Winter Kids Film Series this January.
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Batavia, IL|News|
Prom Dress Giveaway In Batavia: See What's Planned For 2025
Chip In Batavia will gather dress and accessory donations for a month before locals can pick from the collection at the annual giveaway.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Film Society Moves To Larger Location
The Aurora Film Society left its screening room at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum for a new, larger space in downtown Aurora.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego PD Community Service Officer Joins Kendall County Sheriff's Office
The former community service officer for the Oswego Police Department was sworn in to fill a vacancy in the correctional division.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Man Sentenced For Sexual Assaulting Victim On Cocaine: Mosser
The sentencing comes two and a half years after the man, 42, assaulted the victim when she wasn't able to consent, officials said.
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Plainfield|News|
Village Hopes New Woodman's Will Open This Year In Plainfield: Mayor
The intersection of 119th Street and Route 59 will also see significant road improvements thanks to the new grocery store.
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Plainfield|News|
'Underperforming' Kohl's In Plainfield Is Closing
"The marketplace is changing greatly," the Plainfield mayor said of Kohl's, one of two in Illinois that will shutter its doors this year.
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Plainfield|News|
See How Many Citations Plainfield Police Issued At Christmas, NYE
Plainfield police participated in a “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, targeting impaired drivers from Dec. 13 to Jan. 2.
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Plainfield|News|
16 Plainfield High School Musicians Headed To State Conference
Musicians from all four Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 high schools will represent the district in the festival.
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Plainfield|News|
Open Bottles Of Alcohol Found In Plainfield DUI Driver's Call: PD
The incident occurred outside a Thorntons gas station on Route 59, with police finding several semi-consumed small bottles of alcohol.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Geneva Police Awarded For Helping Save Woman In Mental Health Crisis
The woman fled Delnor Hospital bleeding, and when officers tried to help her, she ran into Randall Road and almost got struck, police said.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Full Wolf Moon Aligns With Mars, More Planetary Parades In IL Skies
Throughout January, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars will align in the night sky, according to NASA.
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Geneva, IL|News|
College Credits: Geneva Student Plays Trumpet In Marching Band
Area students from Geneva are doing amazing things at colleges and universities across the United States.
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Aurora, IL|News|
College Credits: Aurora Student Goes To Germany For Study Abroad
Area students from Aurora are doing amazing things at colleges and universities across the United States.
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Oswego, IL|News|
College Credits: Oswego Students Graduate With 2 Degrees
Area students from Oswego are doing amazing things at colleges and universities across the United States.
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Batavia, IL|News|
College Credits: Batavia Student Serves As Summer Research Assistant
Area students from Batavia are doing amazing things at colleges and universities across the United States.
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Plainfield|News|
College Credits: Plainfield Student Accepted Into Chiropractic School
Area students from Plainfield are doing amazing things at colleges and universities across the United States.
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Oswego, IL|News|
New Deputy Chief Sworn In At Oswego Police Department
A 22-year veteran of the Oswego Police Department, Drew Santa stepped into his new role following his predecessor's retirement.
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