Plainfield|News|
Record Gas Prices For Labor Day: What To Expect In Plainfield
The price for a gallon of gas in Will County is on par with the Illinois average, which is about 20 cents more than the national average.
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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Batavia, IL|News|
More Than $50K Up For Grabs In Rotary Club of Batavia Annual Charity Raffle
Proceeds allow the Rotary Club to support charities and nonprofits as well as fund scholarships for local students.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Fiestas Patrias Festival To Take Over RiverEdge Park For 2 Day In September
Internationally acclaimed Banda Carnaval and La Maquinaria Norteña are among the musicians set to perform.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
New Batavia Mural To Celebrate America 250, City's Contribution To American History
Commemorating the United States' 250th anniversary, the project in downtown Batavia was funded by an Illinois America 250 Public Art Grant.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
11 Oswego Businesses Didn't Card Minors Trying To Buy Alcohol, Tobacco: Police
Police recently conducted alcohol and tobacco compliance checks at 43 establishments in Oswego.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
2 Cars Crash At Lake Street, Illinois Avenue Intersection: Aurora Police
The at-fault driver was behind the wheel without ever having been issued a driver's license, police said.
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Montgomery, IL|News|
Shots Fired After Resident Attempts To Interrupt Car Theft: Montgomery Police
The suspects ultimately fled with the car but left behind another stolen vehicle that was connected to an Aurora incident, police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
12 Aurora Residents Place Among Top 15 In County At Amateur Olympic Games
Athletes from the Aurora Sundowners Track Club and the Aurora Flyers competed among 11,000 track and field athletes from across the U.S.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Werk Force Brewing, Plainfield Park District Win Award For Partnership
Werk Force has a storied history of collaborating with the Plainfield Park District.
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Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Teen Strangled Relative, Battered Neighbor In Domestic Disturbance: Police
The relative who was battered and strangled was hospitalized as a result of her injuries, police said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
Batavia Drunken Driver Who Killed 2 People While Nearly 3 Times Over Legal Limit Learns Sentence
She attempted to pass a car when she collided head-on with a pickup truck, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Southbound Route 25 In Geneva Closes For Storm Sewer Construction
The work is part of the East State Street reconstruction project and is expected to be completed by the end of the day.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Driver Sideswipes Car Driven By Plainfield Teen, Then Flees: Police
Police later located the driver at his place of employment in Oswego and issued him a citation, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Here's Where IL Cities Ranked Among Best Places To Retire: New Study
Cities in Florida took the top three spots in the rankings, but how did cities in Illinois do? Find out here.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Geneva's Fox River Cleanup Day Seeks Volunteers
The Fox River Cleanup Day is planned at two locations in Geneva.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Hell's BBQ Reverses Decision To Close, Instead Will Move To New Location: Owner
The restaurant is trading its space by Venue 1012 for a downtown Oswego location.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
D308 Referendum Seeks $317M For District-Wide Building Upgrades
The referendum is structured to lower the district's homeowner tax rate, officials said.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Where To Get The Best Labor Day Discounts In IL
The Federal Reserve said in July that lower- and middle-income consumers were increasingly buying less and cutting back.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
2 Baby Wallabies Becomes 1st Marsupials In Aurora Zoo History
Phillips Park Zoo in Aurora recently acquired two Bennett's wallabies, Wally and Bindi.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Approves 185 Energy-Efficient Townhouses For Ogden Avenue
Plans for "Kingsley Row" call for each home to use less energy for heating, cooling and lighting, plus improved indoor air quality.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
