Aurora, IL|News|
Man, 29, Killed In Crash At Eola Road, McCoy Drive: Aurora Police
The preliminary investigation indicated neither driver was impaired, according to Aurora police.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
- Plainfield, IL
- Website
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.
Posting Activity
Geneva, IL|News|
Geneva Homecoming Parade: See What Streets Will Close For The Annual Event
Viking pride will overtake Geneva at the start of October for the annual homecoming parade through the downtown area.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
650 Rolls Of Toilet Paper Intended For Homecoming Pranks Intercepted: Plainfield Police
Plainfield officers took reports in the double digits about homes and vehicles being targeted during homecoming festivities, police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Woman, Teen Found Lying In Roadway With Lacerations In Barricade Incident: Plainfield PD
A man and a woman got into a verbal argument that escalated in him cutting the woman’s neck, police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Geneva House Damaged In Fire After Smoke Found Coming From Dryer Vent: FD
The house remains habitable after the Thursday fire, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
Spirit Halloween Opens Store In Batavia Ahead Of Spooky Season
The popular retailer specializing in all things Halloween has already opened its doors in Batavia.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Spirit Halloween Opens Store In Aurora Ahead Of Spooky Season
The popular retailer specializing in all things Halloween has already opened its doors in Aurora.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
New Community-Driven Music, Arts Festival Is Extension Of Werk Force Brewing Mission
The festival is an extension of the Werk Force Brewing owners’ love of music and community, they said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Yorkville, IL|News|
Spirit Halloween Opens Store In Kendall County Ahead Of Spooky Season
The popular retailer specializing in all things Halloween has already opened its doors in Yorkville, the only Kendall County location.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Labor Day Campaign Results In 87 Citations: Oswego Police
Oswego police shared the results of their enforcement campaign that encompassed the holiday marking the unofficial end of summer.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
1,500 Customers Lose Power After Construction Crew Strikes Underground Line In Geneva
The power outage affected subdivisions, a hospital and a shopping center on Geneva's west side, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
7 Firearms, Narcotics Found In Aurora House, Man Charged: Police
Several of the firearms were unsecured and accessible to children living in the residece, according to police.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
Child Bike Trailer Stuck 'Near Or Beneath' Pickup Truck Following Crash: Batavia Police
The bicyclist and child were both hospitalized for injuries that Batavia police described as non-life-threatening.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Garbage Truck Rolls Over In Orchard Road Crash, Spills 'Significant Amount' Of Waste: Aurora Police
Southbound Orchard Road was closed for hours due to how much garbage spilled, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Crash Reported At Orchard Road, Prairie Street: Aurora Police
Traffic in the area will be delayed while crews work to clear the scene, police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
City Of Lights Film Festival Returns For 4th Year: See The Lineup
The Venue in downtown Aurora will host the two-day festival bringing critically acclaimed and student films to town.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Spirit Halloween Opens 56 Stores In IL: Here's Where
While spooky season is still a month away, some of the nation's most popular Halloween stores are already open.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Blaze At Springbank Subdivision House Appears To Be 'Accidental': Plainfield FD
The house was deemed uninhabitable after a heavy fire broke out overnight, fire officials said. Two neighboring homes also sustained damage.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Water Service Replacement Underway For Route 31 In Geneva
Traffic will be reduced to one way for the duration of the residential project.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes Near Chicago: Fall 2026 Guide
Farms around Chicago are welcoming visitors who make the trek out to pick pumpkins, collect apples and stock up on all things fall.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
