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.
There is no threat to the public, police said of the "criminal incident" that prompted nearby schools to begin secure building procedures.
The woman was crossing Farnsworth Avenue south of the intersection with Indian Avenue, police said.
Three trustee seats will be on the ballot in the April 6, 2027, consolidated election in Plainfield.
From Oct. 23 through Nov. 2, encompassing Halloween, police ensured drivers were properly buckling up and following all traffic laws.
The position went to the district's assistant director of student and family services. He'll expand on his work in the new role.
Multiple K-9 teams are training in the 1900 block of Bilter Road in Aurora.
Crews will replace an existing lead water service line with a new copper line.
The arrests come as Aurora police continue investigating reported prostitution activity in the lower downtown area, officials said.
Detectives seized his phone this summer while he was at the Will County Courthouse for an unrelated case, officials said.
The referendum asked residents to vote in favor or against the option to recall a sitting mayor in Aurora.
The referendum from Oswego School District 308 asked voters for $317 million to complete district-wide building repairs.
Republican Gabby Shanahan conceded in the race to represent residents in Illinois's 97th District.
The Democrat received more than 70 percent of the vote, according to unofficial tallies.
Voters chose between Democrat Melissa Bean and Republican Jennifer Davis to represent Illinois's 8th Congressional District.
More than 167,000 ballots were cast in the race for Kane County sheriff, according to unofficial tallies.
Voters cast their ballots for either Democrat Jose Villagrana or Republican Bobby Richardson.
Hand and Stone will take over the space on Route 59 that Massage Envy vacated when it moved locations.
The indoor golf facility would open in the former Peter Rubi grocery store.
Voters will choose between Republican Brian Scopa and Democrat Saba Haider to replace Stephanie Kifowit, who didn't seek an eighth term.
The three-event Fall Author Fest will conclude with more than 20 authors gathering to share their work and connect with readers.
