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.
Donovan Reddoch, 31, faces two counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child and four counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.
The festival is returning for the 48th year, bringing with it performances on six stages, workshops, exhibits and food trucks.
Richard Irvin was first elected mayor in 2017 — becoming the first Black mayor in Aurora's history — and reelected in 2021.
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they're valued and appreciated.
One of the new neighborhood parks is on the east side of Batavia and the other is on the city's west side.
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they're valued and appreciated.
Police aim to reduce impaired driving and other hazardous driving behaviors, such as distracted driving and failure to use seat belts.
Now an adult, the victim kept the abuse a secret for years until "finally having the courage to come forward and report the abuse."
Aurora cops aim to reduce impaired driving and other hazardous driving behaviors, such as distracted driving and failure to use seat belts.
The boy, 16, was one of the offenders who opened fire on an occupied vehicle, striking two people, early Sunday in Pilsen, police said.
Full road closures are planned for about two days for each of the eight repairs throughout Kane County.
The man, 51, was tased and charged with aggravated battery after he hit a man in the head with a rifle, officials said.
Proceeds from the show and raffles will benefit the Oswego Police Public Safety Cadet Corp Unit #1833.
Area students from Plainfield are doing amazing things at colleges and universities across the United States.
Area students from Geneva are doing amazing things at colleges and universities across the United States.
Area students from Aurora are doing amazing things at colleges and universities across the United States.
Area students from Oswego are doing amazing things at colleges and universities across the United States.
Area students from Batavia are doing amazing things at colleges and universities across the United States.
A mosquito surveillance trap recently tested positive for the West Nile Virus in Geneva, the city said Monday.
Classic, antique and modern cars will line Third Street in downtown Geneva for the annual event.
