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.
Buyers are planning to open a "home decor showroom and warehouse" in the place of the former Walmart, Plainfield Mayor John Argoudelis said.
Local pantries are joining efforts to help Fox Valley residents affected by cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Louis May Alcott's classic novel, following the four March sisters, will be performed as the school's fall play.
After sending the ordinance back for more discussion, the City Council voted to ban federal immigration operations on Aurora property.
The Plainfield outpost, the fourth pick-up-only location, will have double drive-thru lanes and an area inside for pickup and delivery.
The Village Board approved plans to bring 200 townhouses and 120 single-family detached homes to the Wolf's Crossing corridor.
Sixty-eight customers in Geneva lost power early Monday morning.
The program will discuss the common apps predators use and how they lure kids, as well as warning signs and tips for having honest talks.
Tuesday night's widespread aurora displays were the strongest since Oct. 10, 2024, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said.
This year saw a 20 percent increase in applications, making selection even more challenging, district officials said.
The Class of 2026 student is pursuing three majors and three minors while on a pre-med track at Aurora University.
Police went to the house for a report of a dog at large, finding a white dog inside an open garage with "no visible source of water."
Police also made two arrests during the nearly two-week-long enforcement effort.
Two men, of Montgomery and Oswego, were charged after police located two guns in the car during an investigation Monday morning.
The fast-casual restaurant, born in Georgia and specializing in fried chicken, is expected to open its first Illinois location soon.
Drivers were encouraged to find alternate routes Monday afternoon while the issue was being resolved, police said.
Aurora police are investigating the incident that left two men, ages 19 and 20, injured.
Prosecutors said he possessed and disseminated videos containing material of child sexual abuse between Oct. 5 and Nov. 4.
Two 18-year-old Aurora men are facing charges after two businesses were damaged during burglaries, police said.
Several units from the Oswego Police Department responded Monday morning to a "suspicious vehicle."
