Batavia, IL|News|
Where To Watch 2026 World Cup In Batavia
For the first time, the world's biggest soccer tournament will feature 48 teams, making it the largest World Cup ever.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
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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Aurora, IL|News|
Where To Watch 2026 World Cup In Aurora
For the first time, the world's biggest soccer tournament will feature 48 teams, making it the largest World Cup ever.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
$1.3M Jackpot Sold At Oswego Gas Station
The winner should check their Lucky Lotto Day ticket, which correctly matched all five numbers — 1, 13, 19, 27 and 35.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Residential Building Catches Fire, Displacing 3 Residents: AFD
When units arrived, they encountered heavy fire conditions on the second floor of the three-unit building, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Geneva Man Gets Life In Prison For 2024 Murder Of Girlfriend, Her Son: Prosecutors
"In my view, this is precisely the kind of case for which the death penalty should exist," State's Attorney Jamie Mosser said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Douglas Road Closes Due To Poles Downed In Thursday Storm
The road will remain closed until ComEd can respond and complete repairs, the Kendall County Sheriff's Office said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Couple Sexually Exploited Toddler: Kane County State's Attorney
Authorities say the man sent an explicit video of the exploitation to a woman he met on a dating app.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Where To Watch 2026 World Cup In Geneva
For the first time, the world's biggest soccer tournament will feature 48 teams, making it the largest World Cup ever.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Where To Watch 2026 World Cup In Oswego
For the first time, the world's biggest soccer tournament will feature 48 teams, making it the largest World Cup ever.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Where To Watch 2026 World Cup In Plainfield
For the first time, the world's biggest soccer tournament will feature 48 teams, making it the largest World Cup ever.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Flesh-Eating Fly Returns To U.S.: What To Know In IL
The USDA confirmed the first U.S. animal case in the current outbreak on June 3.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Convicted Felon In Custody After Narcotics, Firearms Found In Search Warrant, Traffic Stop: Aurora Police
Police recovered multiple firearms, including a stolen handgun, as well as suspected cocaine and cannabis, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Large-Scale Emergency Personnel Training Exercise Planned In Oswego
Drivers should use caution when driving through the area due to a multi-agency training exercise, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora's The Venue Announces Outdoor Summer Shows
The Venue is hosting the two shows in celebration of its seventh anniversary.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
6 Residents Displaced After Detached Garage Catches Fire: Aurora FD
Firefighters quickly brought the fire under control, but the house was still deemed uninhabitable, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
2 Shops Fail To Card Underage Nicotine Shoppers: Aurora PD
A vape shop and a gas station convenience store failed Aurora police's latest alcohol and tobacco compliance check, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
New Details Revealed In Disappearance, Death Of 32-Year-Old Aurora Woman: Aurora Police
Shafia Murad was last seen getting on and off a Pace bus before she vanished. Here's what police know about her last movements.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
These Streets Will Close For Swedish Days Festival Weekend
Thousands of people are expected to flock to Geneva at the end of June for the annual Swedish Days Festival.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Trash Compactor Catches Fire In Unincorporated Plainfield: Oswego FD
A report of an explosion brought Oswego firefighters out to a Groot plant Tuesday in unincorporated Plainfield, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Toddler Escapes Plainfield House During Nap, Launching Multi-Jurisdiction Search For Family: PD
Plainfield police found the boy walking alone Tuesday afternoon in the 16700 block of Hazelwood Drive.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
