Aurora, IL|News|
Find Aurora's Cheapest Gas During Record Memorial Day Travel Weekend
AAA estimates a record 39.1 million people will travel by car during the May 21-25 holiday period.
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|
Find Geneva's Cheapest Gas During Record Memorial Day Travel Weekend
AAA estimates a record 39.1 million people will travel by car during the May 21-25 holiday period.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
Find Batavia's Cheapest Gas During Record Memorial Day Travel Weekend
AAA estimates a record 39.1 million people will travel by car during the May 21-25 holiday period.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Geneva Fire Chief To Retire After 10 Years, Successor Announced
A 27-year firefighting veteran who currently serves as deputy chief will succeed the retiring Chief Mike Antenore.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Find Oswego's Cheapest Gas During Record Memorial Day Travel Weekend
AAA estimates a record 39.1 million people will travel by car during the May 21-25 holiday period.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Find Plainfield's Cheapest Gas During Record Memorial Day Travel Weekend
AAA estimates a record 39.1 million people will travel by car during the May 21-25 holiday period.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
93 Plainfield D202 Students Earn Seal Of Biliteracy
Earning the award not only recognizes academic achievement but also has positive financial and career implications.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
2 Batavia D101 Board Members Resign On Same Day
Two members tendered their resignations May 18, citing difficulties with the Board.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Where To Stay For IL Summer 2026 Road Trips, Staycations
From dome glamping and grain bin living to luxurious city escapes, there is no shortage of unique stays across Illinois.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Chain-Reaction Crash Caused By DUI Driver On Route 34: Oswego: Police
A car was beginning to pull over for an emergency vehicle on Route 34 when it was rear-ended, police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
$1K In Stolen LEGO Sets Leads To Charge For Repeat Plainfield Thief: Plainfield Police
The woman reportedly stole LEGO sets valued at more than $1,000 from Target on Route 59 in Plainfield, police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
HopScotch & Vine Will Not Reopen After January Kitchen Fire
A grease fire caused about $100,000 in damages to the downtown Plainfield restaurant, and owners have decided not to reopen the doors.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
Batavia School District 101 Receives 12th Honor For Music Education Commitment
District 101 was awarded the Best Communities for Music Education designation for the 12th time in 13 years.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
3 Building Administrators Hired At East Aurora School District 131
Principals were appointed at East Aurora High School and Gates Elementary School, and a dean has been chosen for Simmons Middle School.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Staff Reductions, Increased Class Sizes Possible Amid D202 Budget Cuts
District 202 has been "forced to evaluate difficult cost-saving measures," citing a loss of nearly $7 million in annual state funding.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Family And Consumer Sciences To Be Dropped At Plainfield Middle School, Parents Claim
Home ec classes are being targeted as part of the district's evaluation of its offerings amid a loss of state funding, a petition says.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Memorial Day Parade: See Start Time, Route, Road Closures
Plainfield American Legion Marne Post No. 13 will host its annual Memorial Day parade.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Guy The Cat Reunited With Owner After 3 Years Missing: Naperville PD
The orange cat went missing nearly three years ago near Fox Valley Mall in Aurora.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Dutch Bros To Open Coffee Shop In Plainfield, Village Board Votes
The drive-thru-only coffee shop is bringing its popular concept to Plainfield.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Reveals Names Of 4 Baby Falcons Born By City Hall
As the eyas siblings grow under the protection of their mother in downtown Aurora, the city turned to the community to help name them.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
