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
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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|
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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.
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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.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
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.
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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.
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Aurora, IL|News|
6 Men Arrested For Operating Brothels Across Chicagoland Area: Mosser
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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