Aurora, IL|News|
5 Aurora Nonprofits To Support This Holiday Season
Since 2012, Giving Tuesday has been a day dedicated to supporting nonprofit and community groups.
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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Batavia, IL|News|
5 Batavia Nonprofits To Support This Holiday Season
Since 2012, Giving Tuesday has been a day dedicated to supporting nonprofit and community groups.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
5 Geneva Nonprofits To Support This Holiday Season
Since 2012, Giving Tuesday has been a day dedicated to supporting nonprofit and community groups.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
New Italian Restaurant Moves Into Downtown Aurora Space
Giardino Trattoria and Pizzeria is the second Italian restaurant to open this year in downtown Aurora.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Two Hands Corn Dogs Opens 1st IL Location In Aurora
The restaurant, specializing in Korean corn dogs, operates more than 70 locations across the country.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
New 5th Ward Alderperson Appointed Through 2025 Consolidated Election
Mayor Kevin Burns appointed William Malecki to fill the vacant 5th Ward alderperson seat.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
19 Oswego D308 Seniors Commit To Fall Sports With Letters Of Intent
Three Oswego East High School students and 16 from Oswego High School signed National Letters of Intent this month.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Kane County Initiative To Target Drunk Drivers On 'Blackout Wednesday'
This year's "No-Refusal" initiative will be the Kane County State's Attorney's Office's 37th since it began the program in 2008.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Road Closures To Expect For Geneva Holiday Events: Police
Geneva will celebrate the holiday season with its annual Christmas Walk and Holiday House Tour the first weekend of December.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Marmion Academy Is Going Coed
After almost a century as an all-boys school, the Roman Catholic high school will begin accepting girls as early as the 2026-27 year.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
Tokyo Wind Ensemble To Come To Batavia For Unity Concert
Batavia High School bands will host 150 students from Inagakuen Sogo High School for the performance.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
Batavia 2025 Consolidated Election: Who Filed For Mayor, Alderperson
The terms for Batavia mayor, several alderperson roles and city clerk are expiring next April.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Here's How Much Thanksgiving Dinner Could Cost In IL; How To Cut Costs
The price of your Thanksgiving turkey will go down this year, experts predict.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Geneva 2025 Consolidated Election: Who Filed For Mayor, Alderperson
The terms for Geneva mayor, five alderperson roles, city clerk and city treasurer are expiring next April.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
D202 Students To March In Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade In NYC
Two students will represent Plainfield North and Plainfield East high schools in New York City this Thanksgiving.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora D131 Superintendent Resigns For New Role
The East Aurora School District 131 Board of Education hired a search firm to find Jennifer Norrell's successor.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
2 Businesses Caught Selling Tobacco To Underage Customers: Aurora PD
Eight of the 10 businesses tested during Aurora Police Department's latest undercover detail were found in compliance, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Hesed House Unveils Newly Remodeled Homeless Shelter
The new shelter, across from the main Hesed House site, nearly doubles its neighboring facility's capacity.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego 2025 Consolidated Election: See Who Filed For Trustee Positions
The four-year terms for three trustees and a two-year term for one trustee in Oswego are expiring next April.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Yorkville, IL|News|
Costco Could Open In Yorkville: Mayor Reveals Application
Currently, the Costco nearest to the Yorkville area is on the east side of Plainfield.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
