Aurora, IL|News|
Ground Breaks For $350M Data Center In Aurora
The two-building data center is expected to generate at least $20 million in tax revenue for Aurora over the next 10 years, officials said.
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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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Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego OKs Agreements For Switchover To Lake Michigan Water
Construction for the project is planned from early 2025 to late 2027, with the switchover expected in spring or summer 2025, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Dover Ridge Underground Cable Utility Replacement To Take Months: City
A project to replace underground utility cable in Geneva's Dover Ridge subdivision is set to begin shortly, officials said.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Westbound State Street Is Down To 1 Lane: Geneva Staff
The road closure is a result of a private contractor installing a new water service, officials said.
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Batavia, IL|News|
BatFest 2024: Schedule Released For Annual Batavia Halloween Event
Batavia MainStreet's annual Halloween-themed event for families is happening in a few weeks.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Penrose Brewing Awarded 6 Medals At Hard Seltzer Championship
By collecting six medals, Penrose earned fourth position in the overall U.S. Open Hard Seltzer Competition.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
Gas Leak On South Raddant Road Causes Street Closures In Batavia
Batavia officials are asking locals to avoid a segment of South Raddant Road due to a gas leak Wednesday afternoon.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
2 Threats Of School Violence Investigated; Teen Charged: Batavia PD
The threats, which police said were unrelated, were made by a student at Batavia High School and another at Rotolo Middle School.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Third Street Railroad Crossing Reopening Date Set
The Western Avenue railroad and pedestrian crossings are the next to close for the Third Main Line project.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
National Batman Day Movie Marathon Planned At Emagine Batavia
Batavia's movie theater will play all three movies in "The Dark Knight" trilogy in celebration of National Batman Day on Saturday.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Montgomery, IL|News|
Child Pornography Found Buried At Man's House, On Work Computer: SA
The Plano man was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to child pornography.
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Oswego, IL|News|
4 Oswego High School Seniors Named 2024 National Merit Semifinalists
Officials announced the names of more than 16,000 semifinalists in the 70th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
More Police Stationed At Plainfield HS After 'Unsubstantiated Threat'
A threat targeting Plainfield Central was found Monday evening, hours after the superintendent said no threats targeted district schools.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Mayor Calls Out Kane County Sheriff For 'Disparaging Comments'
The sheriff "falsely accused" Aurora police of being responsible for the actions that led to a K-9's death in May 2023, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
Batavia High School Senior Named 2024 National Merit Semifinalist
Officials announced the names of more than 16,000 semifinalists in the 70th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Overnight Pavement Work On Randall Road From St. Charles To Geneva
The urethane pavement marking project will span from Route 64 in St. Charles to Gleneagle Drive in Geneva.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Prostitution Operation At Geneva Spa Leads To Woman's Arrest: PD
Geneva police said they concluded an investigation into prostitution activity at a local spa. A woman was arrested as a result.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Social Media Threats Not Directed At Plainfield D202: Superintendent
In a letter, Superintendent Glenn Wood shared safety protocols and assured families recent threats aren't directed at Plainfield schools.
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Plainfield|News|
Accidental Fire Left Plainfield Townhouse Inhabitable: Fire Department
The Sunday blaze was contained to the end unit and attic of a four-unit townhouse near Wallin Drive and Presidential Avenue in Plainfield.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Teen Killed In Fiery Car Wreck: Kendall Sheriff
The 17-year-old boy, a student at Oswego High School, died Friday night, officials said.
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