Geneva, IL|News|
The Grinch To Make Appearance At Whoville Breakfast Bash At Geneva Church
The United Methodist Church of Geneva is bringing back its free Whoville Breakfast Bash, featuring storytime with the Grinch.
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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Aurora, IL|News|
APD Special Response Team Training Planned On Aurora's East Side
Aurora police conducted K-9 training in the same area two days ago.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Kane County Sheriff's Office To Launch Traffic Enforcement For Thanksgiving
For 11 days around Thanksgiving, deputies will be on the lookout for seat belt violations, speeding, and distracted and impaired driving.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Five Below Fight Leads To Aggravated Battery Charges For Mother, Daughter: Oswego Police
Oswego police were called to the discount store for a report of multiple women fighting and breaking merchandise.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Street Closures Planned For Geneva Christmas Walk, Holiday House Tour
Some road closures and parking restrictions will be in place for the two annual events in downtown Geneva.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Geneva Residents Asked To Move Plants, Flag Sprinklers Ahead Of AT&T Project
AT&T is planning a fiber cable installation project that is expected to last several months in one of Geneva's subdivisions.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Chick-Fil-A Murder Suspect Pleads Not Guilty In Double Stabbings: Report
If convicted, the teen faces multiple sentences of up to 60 years to natural life in prison, according to the report.
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Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Woman Battered Family Member, Threatened Others With Loaded Gun: Police
Officers recovered a total of five loaded firearms and multiple boxes of ammunition among the woman's belongings, officials said.
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Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Police Prepare To Launch Traffic Enforcement For Thanksgiving
For 11 days around Thanksgiving, officers will be on the lookout for seat belt violations, speeding, and distracted and impaired driving.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Police Department Receives Grant For 2026 Traffic Enforcement
Funded by the Illinois Department of Transportation, the grant is intended to support traffic safety enforcement for the 2026 fiscal year.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Geneva Police Hope To Raise $70K For Special Olympics In 2025
The Geneva Police Department is not far from meeting its goal.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Police Conduct K-9 Training On City's East Side
Police are asking locals to give officers and K-9s space while they conduct training exercises.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Officials Push Back On Budget Cut Claims, Say Smallest Cuts Are To Police, Fire In 2026 Budget
"The idea that Aurora's 2026 budget 'cuts public safety' is simply inaccurate," city officials said in a statement Monday.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
These Plainfield Restaurants Are Open On Thanksgiving Day
For families who would rather not spend Thanksgiving cooking, restaurants in and around Plainfield have you covered.
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Aurora, IL|News|
These Aurora Restaurants Are Open On Thanksgiving Day
For families who would rather not spend Thanksgiving cooking, restaurants in and around Aurora have you covered.
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Geneva, IL|News|
These Geneva Restaurants Are Open On Thanksgiving Day
For families who would rather not spend Thanksgiving cooking, restaurants in and around Geneva have you covered.
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Batavia, IL|News|
These Batavia Restaurants Are Open On Thanksgiving Day
For families who would rather not spend Thanksgiving cooking, restaurants in and around Batavia have you covered.
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Oswego, IL|News|
These Oswego Restaurants Are Open On Thanksgiving Day
For families who would rather not spend Thanksgiving cooking, restaurants in and around Oswego have you covered.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Hospital In Geneva Earns 'A' Grade In New Safety Ranking
It's also highlighted in The Leapfrog Group’s report for earning an A grade for more than two years in a row.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Loaded Pistol Found In Car Searched At Thornton’s Gas Station: Plainfield Police
A man was first charged with a DUI after police witnessed him reclining in the driver's seat while parked across two spots, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
