Geneva, IL|News|
Power Restored After Outage On Geneva's West Side
Power went out to a substation that serves customers in the Pepper Valley and Randall Square subdivisions.
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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|
Trick-Or-Treating In Oswego: 2025 Hours Revealed
Trick-or-treaters will have another chance to collect candy ahead of Halloween at the downtown trick-or-treating event.
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Aurora, IL|News|
This IL City Ranks Among Safest In The County: New Report
Two Illinois cities were included in a ranking of the 182 safest cities across the country.
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Oswego, IL|News|
2 Victims Stabbed, 1 Fatally, 2 Hours Apart At Oswego Chick-Fil-A: Cops Release New Details
A witness to the second stabbing at the restaurant called Oswego police to report the attacker was being held down by the victim.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Yorkville, IL|News|
'Essential Maintenance' Coming Up At Illinois Railway Crossing In Yorkville: PD
A downtown Yorkville road will temporarily close to accomodate the repairs led by the Illinois Railway.
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Plainfield|News|
2 Hospitalized After 6-Car Crash On Frontage Road: Plainfield Police
Charges are pending for the driver who veered into oncoming traffic and struck multiple cars, Plainfield police said.
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Plainfield|News|
Halloween Enforcement Planned By Plainfield Police Department
Police will participate in a "Click It or Ticket" campaign to promote safe driving before and during Halloween weekend.
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Plainfield|News|
Disabled Semi-Truck Causes Delays At Busy Plainfield Intersection: PD
Plainfield police are asking drivers to seek alternate routes until the trailer can be relocated, according to an alert.
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Batavia, IL|News|
Trick-Or-Treating In Batavia: 2025 Hours Revealed
Trick-or-treaters will have another chance to collect candy ahead of Halloween at the annual BatFest event.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Street Closures Revealed For Oh La La Chocolate Run In Geneva
"Just like chocolate, there is a run for everyone's taste," organizers said of the event featuring a half-marathon, 5K, 10K and mile walk.
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Plainfield|News|
Multiple Cars Crash On Frontage Road: Plainfield Police
The road was closed while Plainfield police and firefighters investigated the crash.
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Batavia, IL|News|
2 Road Closures Expected For BatFest: Batavia Police
Batavia police shared the closures and routes where congestion is expected during the annual BatFest event preceding Halloween.
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Plainfield|News|
'Impossible To Sustain Our Burden Of Proof': State's Attorney On Why Ex-Plainfield Fire Chief Wasn't Charged
The Board of Trustees revealed the reason former Chief Jon Stratton resigned in May 2023.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Missing Girl, 16, Was Last Seen Friday: Aurora Police
Aurora police turned to the community to help locate the teenager, who remains missing as of Monday.
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Oswego, IL|News|
$9.5M Contract For Lake Michigan Receiving Stations Awaits Village Board Approval
Oswego trustees are set to vote on whether or not to approve a construction contract for Lake Michigan receiving stations.
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Aurora, IL|News|
New Coffee Shop Opens In Aurora: It's 'A Cultural Experience'
The new cafe is "one of the few coffee houses in the country proudly serving Harazi beans," grown in the Haraz Mountains in Yemen.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Runner Hit By Car, Declines Hospital Transport: Oswego Police
The runner sustained minor injuries after a car hit him while he was running, police said.
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Yorkville, IL|News|
$550K Lottery Ticket Sold In Plano Will 'Make The Holidays Unforgettable': Winner
A trip to Hawaii for the holidays is on the horizon for the winner and his wife, the Illinois Lottery said.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Boy, 16, Shot On Aurora's Far East Side: Police
Callers reported a victim suffering from a gunshot wound near a park filled with children playing, Aurora police said.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Organ To Accompany Classic Horror Movie Screening At Aurora Church
Church organist Ryan Russell will perform during a screening of a film regarded as an influential masterpiece of cinema and horror.
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