Oswego, IL|News|
Expect Increased Patrol In April For Distracted Driving Month: Oswego Police
Oswego police are stepping up their enforcement efforts for the entire month of April.
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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Geneva, IL|News|
Upskirt Videos Lead To 51 Felony Counts For St. Charles Man: Geneva Police
Police say investigators found numerous upskirt videos after they obtained a search warrant following the man's initial arrest in October.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Cars Strike Utility Pole, Traffic Signal In Eola Road, Ogden Avenue Crash: Police
The Tuesday morning crash caused "significant damage," police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Fire Leaves Violet Street House Uninhabitable: Aurora Police
Crews arrived to find a fire in an attached garage, and it had spread into the house and engulfed a car in the driveway, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Police Reveal Results From St. Patrick's Day Enforcement
The enforcement effort resulted in tickets for speeding, distracted driving and improper seat belt use, officials said.
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Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Police Warn Residents Of Increase In Financial Scams
Police said scammers pose as banks, utility companies and others to deceive victims into sending money.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
2 Charged After Shots Fired On Union Street, Downer Place: Aurora Police
Four adults were initially taken into custody, but police ultimately charged two men with multiple felonies each.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
2 Cars, Detached Garage Destroyed In Fire: AFD
Crews were able to extinguish the fire within 10 minutes of the first unit's arrival, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Woodman's In Plainfield On Track For Fall Opening: Mayor
The anticipated opening is on track with what village officials previously outlined.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Easter 2026 Grocery And Retail Hours: What's Open And Closed In IL
Easter Sunday falls on April 5 this year.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Trader Joe's Location Revealed
The "mystery grocery store" is no longer a mystery.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Delineators To Be Installed This Weekend On Lockport Street
Crews are planning to finish the installation before traffic picks up.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
New Principals Chosen To Lead Heritage Grove, Wallin Oaks Schools
One principal is a District 202 veteran, and the other joins the Plainfield school district from a Warrenville elementary school.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Inappropriate Communication With Minor Gets Oswego East Teacher Fired: Report
The incident did not involve any District 308 students, the district spokesperson said.
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Plainfield|News|
Batavia Administrator Hires As New D202 Director Of High School Curriculum, Instruction
Tara Piatek joins the Plainfield school district from Batavia, where she has worked as principal of Rotolo Middle School.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
Woman Dies After 3-Car Crash At Randall Road, McKee Street: Batavia Police
The woman, who was a passenger in a Tesla sedan, died as a result of her injuries from the Wednesday crash, police shared in an update.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Community Yard Sale Dates Revealed
Not only will residents have the opportunity to make some cash and declutter their homes, but they'll be able to connect with neighbors.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Natural Gas Main To Be Replaced Along Route 31 In Geneva
The replacement project is expected to take about to weeks to complete, weather permitting.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Kane County Sheriff Reveals Results From St. Patrick's Day Enforcement
The enforcement effort resulted in tickets for speeding, distracted driving and improper seat belt use, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
Tesla Passenger Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries After 3-Car Crash: Batavia Police
Four people were hospitalized after the three-car crash at Randall Road and McKee Street, according to police.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
