Aurora, IL|News|
Girl, 15, Still Missing After 3 Days: Aurora Police
The 15-year-old has a history of voluntarily leaving home without notice, Aurora police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
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Oswego, IL|News|
Lighting Upgraded Across All Oswego D308 Schools
The 2,196 new fixtures across District 308's 22 buildings will improve facilities and cut energy costs, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
1st Stage Of 127th Street, Plainfield-Naperville Road Project To Be Completed This Year
Once the entire project is completed, the intersection will have a new traffic signal and dedicated left-turn lanes, village officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Geneva Fire Department Earns Continued International Accredited Status
It's the sixth consecutive accreditation cycle for the Geneva Fire Department.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
5 Batavia City Council Seats Will Be On 2027 Consolidated Election Ballot
One seat in five of Batavia's seven aldermanic wards, all carrying four-year terms, will be up for grabs.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Village President, 3 Trustee Seats Will Be On 2027 Consolidated Election Ballot
Ryan Kauffman's first term as village president is coming to the end in April 2027.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Elgin, IL|News|
South Elgin Man Learns Sentence For Dissemination Of Child Pornography: Mosser
He sent a child sexual abuse video in 2025 to an undercover computer used by the state's attorney's Child Exploitation Unit, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
5 Geneva City Council Seats Will Be On 2027 Consolidated Election Ballot
One seat in each of Geneva's five aldermanic wards, all carrying four-year terms, will be up for grabs.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
APD Warns Of Scammers Spoofing Non-Emergency Phone Number
Authorities said they received a report of scammers making calls that appear to come from the Aurora Police Department.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Grill Catches Fire, Spreads To Exterior Of Aurora House: FD
Firefighters contained the flames before they could extend into the two-story, single-family home, Aurora fire officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Christkindlmarket Announces 3 Chicago Holiday Market Locations, Including 1 In The Suburbs
The suburban location of the German-style holiday market will be the largest of the three, with more than 60 vendors slated to participate.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Route 38 In Geneva To Undergo IDOT-Helmed Sealing Project
The majority of construction will involve a moving work zone, but drivers should expect periodic closures for the concrete patching.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Dump Truck Spills Gravel Along State Route From Geneva To St. Charles
Geneva officials said the truck wasn't associated with the Illinois Department of Transportation's East State Street reconstruction project.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
2 Plainfield Warning Sirens Damaged In Recent Storms: Police
The two sirens are currently offline while the village’s contractor works to repair them.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
This Kane County Museum Voted Best Suburban Museum
"A museum's impact is not measured based on its size; small museums can have a major impact in their community," its board president said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Rare Michoacán Mask Collection, 60 Artists To Be Displayed In New Aurora Public Art Exhibit
The downtown Aurora exhibit will feature work created by artists from both sides of the United States-Mexico border.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
E-Bikes, E-Scooters In Plainfield: What To Know As New School Year Starts
E-bikes and e-scooters are permitted in Plainfield, but there are regulations in place.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Woman, 24, Killed In Big Rock Crash: Coroner
The woman was the driver of one of the two cars involved in the crash, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
See How Aurora High Schools Rank In 2026-27: U.S. News
The rankings are based on six measures, including student achievement on state-required assessments, graduation rates and college readiness.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
See How Batavia High School Ranks In 2026-27: U.S. News
The rankings are based on six measures, including student achievement on state-required assessments, graduation rates and college readiness.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
