Batavia, IL|News|
Batavia D101 Board Members Appointed To Fill 2 Vacancies
The appointments fill two vacancies created following the abrupt resignations of former Board members in May.
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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Plainfield|News|
Pritzker Urges IL House Speaker To Be 'Completely Transparent' About Harry Benton Investigation: Report
"The speaker has a responsibility to be utterly and completely transparent about the situation," the governor said, per a report.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Man Punched Woman In Face On Trail In Wheaton: Prosecutors
A DuPage County judge granted the state's motion to deny the 48-year-old man pre-trial release after the incident in Wheaton.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego School District 308 Receives $200K Grant For Teacher Residency Program
The grant supports enhanced mentoring, coaching and program development within District 308's residency model.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
Community Dinner Table Brings Local Flavor, Coastal-Inspired Evening To Downtown Batavia
Cuisine by local restaurants, beverages from local establishments, live music and raffles are on the docket for Batavia United Way's event.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Nearly 400 Fireworks Complaints Include Teen Injured In Indoor Fireworks Explosion, Fires: Aurora Officials
Between June 1 and July 6, there were 384 calls involving fireworks, including a teen hurt when a firework exploded inside a business.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
6 Men Accused Of Operating Brothels Across Chicagoland
The arrests resulted from a 15-month investigation into prostitution at Aurora, West Dundee, Rockford and South Elgin brothels, police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Sanitary Sewer Construction Forces Part Of Fox River Trail To Close
The path near the city's Wastewater Treatment Plant will be closed until construction is completed.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
55-Gallon Drum Of Sulfuric Acid Spills, Gets Cleaned Up In Plainfield: Fire Department
The drum carrying hazardous materials was punctured by a forklift as it was being removed from a truck, first responders said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Trader Joe's Will Likely Open This Year: Village
The sign for the beloved grocery store, the first to open in Kendall County, went up earlier this month.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Intoxicated Montgomery Man Cited For Trespassing Outside 2 Oswego Restaurants: Police
The first citation came after the 50-year-old reportedly badgered patrons while drinking alcohol in front of a business, police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Democrats Appoint Jessica Dixon Heitman To Replace Ex-State Rep. Harry Benton
She fills the seat left vacant by Benton, who resigned earlier this month amid allegations of harassment, according to a report.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
12 Men Arrested In Investigation Into Reported Downtown Prostitution Activity: Aurora Police
The men were taken into custody after they were caught soliciting a sexual act from an undercover police officer, officials said.
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Plainfield|News|
Man Pepper-Sprays Relative, Then Disarms Police During Arrest: Sheriff
As deputies were handcuffing the 26-year-old, he reached back and grabbed a Taser out of one deputy's holster, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Mosquito Spraying Scheduled In Geneva After West Nile Virus Detected In Kane County
Geneva is joining neighboring towns to conduct mosquito spraying this week.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Yorkville, IL|News|
Woman, 31, Fatally Shoots Man In Yorkville: Police
The woman called 911 to report a man had been shot in a Yorkville residence. She was later charged with six counts of murder, police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Enforcement Blitz In Oswego To Target Speeding For 1 Day: Police
The goal of the campaign is to address the "drastic increase in speed-related crashes and moving violations," Oswego police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Lettuce Sold In IL Provided 'False Positive' For Parasite, FDA Says
The FDA said it made a mistake during testing, wrongly tying a Cyclospora outbreak to lettuce sold in Illinois, other states.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
Women Offered Ride By Strangers In 2 Incidents Near McKee Street, Jackson Street: Batavia Police
Women reported two instances of a stranger approaching her and asking if she wanted a ride, police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
2 Men Injured In Shooting At East Side Residence: Aurora Police
Multiple rounds were fired at a residence in the 1900 block of Westridge Place, hitting the men, ages 53 and 19, Aurora police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
