Aurora, IL|News|
6 Aurora Primary School Students Place 2nd In International Lego Tournament
The third and seventh-graders developed app that used image recognition to help archaeologists identify potential stone artifacts.
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|
Driver May Have Had Medical Issue Before Multi-Car Crash On Route 34: Oswego Police
The Chicago man was issued several citations after the five-car collision at Route 34 and Orchard Road.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
6 Aurora Seats Will Be Up For Grabs In 2027 Consolidated Election
Informational candidate packets for the 2027 consolidated election are available at the city clerk's office.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
Batavia Begins Exterior Assessment Of 75 Historic Properties
The assessment is part of Batavia's effort to preserve its historic downtown.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
'Local Investigation' Underway On Aurora's North Side, Traffic Impacted: Police
"There is no ongoing threat to the community," police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
National Night Out In Batavia: See What's Planned
The nationwide National Night Out aims to strengthen police-community relationships while promoting camaraderie among neighbors.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
National Night Out In Plainfield: See What Free Activities Are Planned
The nationwide National Night Out aims to strengthen police-community relationships while promoting camaraderie among neighbors.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Snapchat Sex Hack, Child Porn Possession Nets Prison Sentence For Oswego Man: DOJ
He hacked more than 500 women's Snapchat accounts and also possessed hundreds of photos and videos depicting child porn, prosecutors said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Tornado Warning Issued For Plainfield, Oswego, Shorewood During Severe Thunderstorm
The National Weather Service warned of flying debris as a severe thunderstorm rolled into Kendall and Will counties.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
24 Community Events Planned For National Night Out In Aurora
Neighborhoods across Aurora will come together for National Night Out events, featuring live music, giveaways and food.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
2nd Annual National Night Out Event In Geneva: See What Free Activities Are Planned
National Night Out aims to strengthen police-community relationships while promoting camaraderie among neighbors.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Illinois CVS Pharmacies Now Offering Dog, Cat Medications
Pet owners can fill prescriptions for select pet-only medications, including antibiotics, allergy, flea and tick control, the company said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
New Mexican Restaurant To Replace Shuttered Altiro In Downtown Plainfield
One Mexican restaurant left downtown Plainfield, but another is opening in its stead.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
APD Releases Video In Pedestrian Hit-And-Run Investigation
Aurora police turned to the community for help identifying the car that was responsible for hitting a pedestrian in June, then fleeing.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Yorkville, IL|News|
'We Both Were In A Fit Of Rage': Yorkville Woman Shoots Boyfriend While On Probation, Prosecutors Allege
The woman, who called 911 to report her boyfriend was shot, initially told police he attacked her, then shot himself, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
6 Men Held Detained In Chicagoland Prostitution, Brothel Investigation: Mosser
Prosecutors argued no conditions of release could mitigate the dangers posed by the six men, two of whom reside in Aurora.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
IL City Makes National 'Most Charming Hidden Towns' List
The city is among 17 of the most quaint towns "you've never heard of" in the United States.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Man, 54, Learns Prison Sentence For Child Pornography Dissemination
Investigators found child pornography on a laptop in the place where the Oswego man worked in Batavia, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Ethics Commission Votes To Publish Harry Benton Investigation Report
The Legislative Ethics Commission unanimously voted to release the report about the ex-state representative from Plainfield.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Special Census Count Begins In Aurora As City Hopes To Recoup $2M In Federal Aid
The 2020 Census determined Aurora lost nearly 17,000 residents from 2010 — a "significant undercount," the city said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
