Aurora, IL|News|
Person Fatally Struck By Train In Aurora: BNSF
BNSF Railway officials said the collision did not occur at a crossing.
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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Oswego, IL|News|
Water Heater At Oswego Junior High School Has 'Catastrophic Failure' Over The Weekend
Crews worked throughout the weekend to remove and replaced the failed unit and clean up the water damage that resulted, officials said.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Festival Of The Vine Returns For 44th Season: See What's Planned
Food and drinks will be the stars of the festival, but the event will also feature live music, an arts and crafts show, and merchants.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Overnight Lane Closures Are Planned For Pavement Work This Fall In Geneva
The Kane County Division of Transportation will seal cracks at three locations throughout the county, including one intersection in Geneva.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Man Charged 16 Years After Death Of 11-Month-Old Baby: Aurora Police
Back in 2010, he was the live-in boyfriend of the baby's mother. He's now charged with two counts of first-degree murder, police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
More Than $16K Stolen From Batavia Auto Shop: Police
Police were called out twice in the same morning for a reported burglary at the Bumper to Bumper auto shop.
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Aurora, IL|News|
AR-15 Stolen From Kane County Deputy's Squad Car In Aurora: Sheriff
The squad car was parked outside the deputy's home when it was burglarized, officials said.
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Plainfield|News|
Commercial Street Criterium Will Bring Up To 500 Cyclists For Day Of Racing In Downtown Plainfield
This weekend's cycling race is the third annual in downtown Plainfield.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
D202's Homecoming Parade Will Be Road Trip-Themed This Year: Applications Open
Plainfield high school students can look forward to their school's homecoming game and dance in September and October.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
Sturdy Shelter Brewing Announces Plans For 4th Annual Oktoberfest
Traditional Bavarian tunes, dancing, a sing-along, German food and beer are all on the docket for the upcoming Oktoberfest celebration.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Teacher Ran Entirety Of Mississippi River To Raise $12K For Childhood Cancer Research
He unintentionally broke a world record while running the 2,139 miles, too, the Aurora teacher said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Chicago Driver Charged In Hit-And-Run Of Bicyclist, 15: Oswego Police
The teenager was brought to an Aurora hospital before she was transferred to another hospital for treatment, police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Yorkville, IL|News|
Sheriff Seeks More Information In July Crash That Killed Man, Injured Woman, Children
The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office continues investigating the July 29 crash that killed a 49-year-old man in Little Rock Township.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Geneva Residents Can Learn About 2030 Strategic Plan At Upcoming Meeting
Geneva's 2030 Strategic Plan is developed with broad community input.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
New Food Truck Brings Version Of Shuttered Freddie's Off The Chain Back To Life
"To honor our late brother Freddie and keep his name alive, we’re taking a leap of faith and starting this new chapter," owners said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Engineer For Aurora Manufacturing Company Stole Trade Secrets For Chinese Competitor: Jury
The 71-year-old Wisconsin man was convicted by a federal jury for stealing trade secrets while working at Philips' facility in Aurora.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
New Photos Released Of Soon-To-Open Plainfield Woodman's
Plainfield's new grocery store — and Woodman's 21st — is still on track to open this year.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
What's To Come For Plainfield Old Town Project? Informational Meeting Planned
Residents are invited to learn about the project and share feedback about what's to come for the Old Town project in Plainfield.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Train Passenger Safety Blitz Planned At Geneva Train Depot
Police and Metra representatives will promote safe practices, answer questions and enforce pedestrian laws near the Third Street crossing.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
3-Car Fabyan Parkway Crash Leads To Second, 4-Car Crash: Batavia Police
The crashes that occurred within 0.25 miles of one another were reported about 15 minutes apart, police said.
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