Geneva, IL|News|
Geneva Gas Prices Dip In Time For Labor Day Weekend Travel
September means cheaper winter-blend gasoline is almost at the pumps, helping take the pressure off gas prices, AAA 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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Geneva, IL|News|
Fox River Cleanup Day Planned In Geneva, Volunteers Needed
The Natural Resources Committee is planning the Fox River cleanup in two places due to Union Pacific's ongoing Third Main Line project.
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Lemont, IL|News|
See Why Spotlight Is On A Gifted Math Teacher In Lemont
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Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Special Ed Teacher Is Dedicated To Students' Success: Spotlight
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Plainfield|News|
Day Off For D202 Students Switched Due To Golf Tournament Traffic
A Plainfield East High School home football game was also shifted as a result of the event, the Board of Education voted.
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Plainfield|News|
Teacher Spotlight: Plainfield Educator 'Makes Learning Fun'
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Oswego, IL|News|
Retired Kendall County Correctional Sergeant Dies At Age 62
Rick Flowers, who retired in 2016, was an avid sports fan, passionate about mowing the lawn, and a "fierce and loyal friend."
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Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Teacher Is 'One Of The Most Dedicated': Spotlight
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Geneva, IL|News|
4 Seats On Geneva School Board Up For Reelection In April 2025
The first day to begin filing petitions for the four District 304 Board of Education seats will be Nov. 12.
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Aurora, IL|News|
First-Ever House Music Fest In Downtown Aurora Planned This Fall
More than a dozen performers, including legendary house DJs, are slated to perform at the inaugural A-Town House Music Fest.
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Plainfield|News|
'We Take A Very Proactive Approach' To Traffic: Plainfield Mayor
In a letter to the editor, Mayor John Argoudelis addressed residents' concerns with traffic, listing improvements and studies underway.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Labor Day 2024 Travel: Best And Worst Times To Get Out Of Town In IL
Thursday and Friday afternoons and evenings will see the most traffic congestion this Labor Day weekend, data shows.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Woman Screams After Making U-Turn In Crosswalk Near School: OPD
A woman began screaming and yelling at others after she was told she couldn't make a U-turn in a crosswalk, according to police.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Man Steals Package From Homeowner After Asking To Photograph It: OPD
Police are urging locals to "be extra cautious when receiving and retrieving package deliveries" in light of the recent theft.
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Aurora, IL|News|
New Floral Mural, Bench Sculptures Decorate Downer Place In Aurora
"Aurora In Bloom" is the second mural to be unveiled this year in Aurora. It's accompanied by a new sculpture garden by a Chicago artist.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Fire Hydrant Flushing Scheduled For 3 Weeks In September
Hydrants throughout Geneva will be flushed for three weeks as part of on ongoing maintenance program.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Asphalt Rejuvenator Work On Randall Road Expected For 1 Week
The Kane County Division of Transportation's project spans from Main Street in Batavia to Kesllinger Road in Geneva.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Geneva Residents Asked To Reduce Electric Use Amid Tuesday's Heat
Geneva residents are asked to voluntarily reduce their power consumption for eight hours on one of the hottest days of the summer.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Shuttered School Transformed Into Youth Center On Aurora's East Side
The former Emmanuel Lutheran School, which closed 20 years ago, reopened Monday as the Northern Lights Youth Center.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Man Who Dealt Drugs To Police Officer Gets 18-Year Sentence: SA
The man was sentenced two years after he dealt more than 200 grams of psilocybin mushrooms to an undercover police officer, officials said.
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