Batavia, IL|News|
Block Party, Taste Of Batavia: Participating Restaurants Revealed
Tastings from downtown Batavia restaurants, a classic car show and a pie bake-off are on the docket for the annual event.
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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Geneva, IL|News|
Animal Nest Blamed For Power Outage That Affected Almost 300 Customers
Nearly 300 customers on Geneva's west side lost power for at least an hour — some two — after a nest made contact with an electric line.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
HelloFresh, Aurora To Give Away 4,000 Free Meal Kits To Residents
HelloFresh is giving away meal kits as part of an initiative to raise awareness of childhood food insecurity.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
Western Avenue In Batavia To Close For Pavement Project
A part of the road will be shut down to make way for crews to safely expedite a pavement project at a nearby intersection, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Child Abducted In Aurora Home Invasion Found Safe In Indiana: PD
The child's father and uncle broke into a home and fled with the 8-year-old in a car driven by the child's grandmother, Aurora police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Crash By North Avenue, South River Street Results In Road Closure: PD
Aurora police are asking drivers to avoid the area until the roadway reopens.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
11 Ward 1 Residents Apply For Open Aurora Aldermanic Seat
Mayor Richard Irvin is expected to announce the finalists for the Ward 1 aldermanic seat in the coming days.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
New Museum Exhibit Depicts Batavia Through Paintings
Local landscapes depicted in watercolor and oils are on display in a new exhibit at the Batavia Depot Museum.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Festival Of The Vine Planned For September In Geneva
The three-day festival of food and wine will return to South James and Fourth streets.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
7 Promoted After AFD Deputy Chief Daniel Osman Retirement
The deputy chief retired after more than 27 years working for the Aurora Fire Department.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
National Night Out In Plainfield: See What's Planned
The community will come together at Settlers' Park for an evening of free food, live music and family-friendly activities.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Man ID'd As Person Killed In Fall At Starved Rock: Coroner
The man fell Saturday at Illinois Canyon in Starved Rock State Park.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Wires Block Route 59, Road Temporarily Closed: Plainfield PD
Drivers should avoid Route 59 in Plainfield while part of the road is closed Monday afternoon.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
'Blithe Spirit' Revival Production Coming To Playhouse 38 In Geneva
"We've really outdone ourselves with this show," director Christine Retzer said of her upcoming Playhouse 38 production.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Union Pacific Eyes Reopening Date For Route 31 Underpass In Geneva
Once the underpass reopens, operations for the Third Main Line project will shift to the grade crossing on Third Street, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
1 Dead, 2 Injured In Rollover Crash Involving 4 Cars: Aurora Police
The four-car crash happened at the intersection of East New York Street and North Eola Road, police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Multiple D202 Schools To Get Free Meals During 2024-25 Academic Year
More than a dozen schools will receive free breakfast and lunch for students thanks to USDA's Community Eligibility Provision.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Geneva Police To Take Part In Chicago Duck Derby For Special Olympics
Geneva residents can buy rubber ducks that will then hit the water during Chicago's Duck Derby on the Chicago River.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
The Clifton Brings Wood-Fired Pizza Back To Downtown Plainfield
The Clifton, described as a "modern American wood-fired kitchen," took over the space formerly occupied by Giambotta Pizza.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Adopts Urban Forestry Plan Thanks To $25K Grant
The grant was used to estimate the number of trees in Oswego and their size, condition and species, and increase planting opportunities.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
