Aurora, IL|News|
Luxury Dentistry Space Opens In Aurora: 'This Is Pure Class'
The Latina-owned dentistry is complete with massaging chairs and marble fixtures.
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|
Kautz Road Work To Begin After Utility Conflicts Caused Delays
The Kautz Road reconstruction and widening project is a collaboration between the cities of Geneva and St. Charles.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Garbage Pickup To Start Early Again Amid Hot Temperature In Plainfield
The National Weather Service predicts a high between 85 and 90 degrees on Monday.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
2 Juveniles Hold Home Intruder At Bay With Gun: Plainfield PD
The Chicago man, 37, also dropped a bag filled with cocaine while trying to break into the house, Plainfield police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
Batavia Library To Go Fine-Free: 'A Positive Impact On The Library'
Currently, the money accumulated from overdue fines is between 0.17–0.22 percent of the library's total revenue.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Native Finishes College In 3 Years: 2024 Outstanding Grad
An undergraduate student from Aurora was shouted out as a 2024 outstanding grad.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Doctor Of Veterinary Medicine Shouted Out As 2024 Grad
The Plainfield native grad's favovite experience was vaccinating wildebeest via dart gun from a helicopter, her mother said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Here's Why Oswego East High School Alum Was Shouted Out As 2024 Grad
The Plainfield native "works hard at whatever she puts her mind to."
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Police To Step Up Enforcement Around 4th Of July Holiday
For two weeks surrounding Independence Day, Plainfield officers will step up enforcement to remind drivers to "click it or ticket."
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
Tri City Health Partnership Announces New Executive Director
Danielle Ward will helm the nonprofit that provides medical and dental care to Kane County residents in need of financial assistance.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
What's Behind Rising Home Insurance Prices In IL?
Illinois homeowners saw an average 18.3 percent hike in property insurance premiums in 2023, analysts found.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Blaze Displaces Family Of 4 From Pointe Boulevard Residence: AFD
The fire was contained in the attached garage of a house on Pointe Boulevard in Aurora.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Fight At PrairieFest: Oswego Police Look To Identify People Involved
An Aurora boy, 16, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and resisting a peace officer in connection with the fight, police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Police To Step Up Enforcement Around 4th Of July Holiday
For two weeks, police will "be working tirelessly to keep impaired drivers off the road and ticketing unbuckled motorists."
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Fest Staging Areas, Street Closures To Know About
After a hiatus in 2023 and two years before that without a carnival, Plainfield Fest will make its triumphant return June 28-30.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Interim Principal Appointed At Blackhawk Academy
David Aguilar previously served as the dean of students at West Aurora High School.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Garbage Collection Rates To Increase In Geneva
Rates will be adjusted as part of the city's contract with Lakeshore Recycling Systems.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
Batavia Police Chief To Retire, Focus On Family, Humanitarian Work
Chief Shawn Mazza began his law enforcement career in 1999 in Batavia, rising through the ranks before becoming chief in 2022.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Kane County Deputy In Serious Condition After Aurora Crash: Sheriff
The crash happened Wednesday morning at the intersection of East New York Street and North Union Street in Aurora.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Garbage Collection Earlier This Week Due To Extreme Heat: Village
Peak heat index values are forecast to be between 100-105 degrees this week in the Chicagoland area.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
