Naperville, IL|News|
Teen's Fatal Crash Case Should Be In Juvenile Court: Lawyer
The 17-year-old is accused of having meth in his system by prosecutors at the time of the accident.
Caitlin Ketel, Patch Staff
Caitlin Ketel, Patch Staff
- Aurora, IL
COD and NIU alum. Radio reporter turned print. Editor for Aurora, Naperville, Oswego, Montgomery & Yorkville patches. Send your patchy patch story ideas and news tips to caitlin.ketel@patch.com and follow me on Twitter @CaitlinKetel. Pronounced "kuh-TELL." Photo taken on Mt. Wilson (the one on the Coors can).
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Aurora|News|
It's Snow Plowing Season, Watch Where You Park
Roads are nasty. Don't go out if you don't have to, unless it's for moving your car to avoid a ticket or tow.
Caitlin Ketel, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville Year In Review: A Look Back At 2017
From high-profile court cases to a controversial musical headliner, here are some top moments from 2017.
Caitlin Ketel, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Police Not Enforcing New Year's Eve Parking Rules, Even With Snow
If you're heading out into the cold New Year's Eve, you'll be rewarded the next morning with no ticket on your windshield.
Caitlin Ketel, Patch Staff
Aurora|News|
Aurora, Naperville, Oswego Curfew Reminders
Aurora police put out a curfew ordinance reminder Wednesday.
Caitlin Ketel, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville Hours For Sledding, Boarding, Skating
Here's a list of free things to do outside this winter. Hurry! Skating season ends in less than a month!
Caitlin Ketel, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Mom Launches Dress Swap To Help Families Save
Unwanted dresses in Oswego and beyond can be posted online, then picked up for others to enjoy.
Caitlin Ketel, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Burning Basement In Naperville's Burning Tree Lane
The Naperville fire saw no injuries, although the occupants' home is uninhabitable.
Caitlin Ketel, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
DuPage, Kane Deadlines For Prepaying Taxes
Before the GOP law takes effect Monday, people are paying their property taxes early.
Caitlin Ketel, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego & Yorkville Will Share A Facilities Manager
The facility manager's duties will be split, according to an intergovernmental agreement.
Caitlin Ketel, Patch Staff
Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Police Blotter: Dine & Dash, UPS Package Theft, Graffiti
Police reports from Dec. 17 - 22 include a dine 'n' dash, graffiti, battery and a 16-year-old Montgomery driver hitting a pedestrian.
Caitlin Ketel, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Conductor Shot In Naperville Testifies, Speaks Out On Gun Laws
Michael Case testified earlier this month after a May shooting left him with serious injuries.
Caitlin Ketel, Patch Staff
Aurora|News|
Aurora Man Injured In Holiday Weekend Shooting: Police
Two shootings occurred over the weekend, and police are looking for information.
Caitlin Ketel, Patch Staff
Aurora|News|
Warming Center Locations For Kane, Kendall, DuPage
Wind chill will get into the negatives again this week. Here's a list of local warming centers.
Caitlin Ketel, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Stolen Credit Cards Used In Purchases: Police
Naperville Police are offering a $1,000 reward to anyone who has information that can lead to an arrest.
Caitlin Ketel, Patch Staff
Aurora|News|
Christmas Day Crash Leaves 5 Hospitalized, Ages 8 - 80: Sheriff
Aurora drivers' Chevy Trailblazers collided Monday, causing an 80-year-old Aurora woman to be airlifted to the hospital.
Caitlin Ketel, Patch Staff
Aurora|News|
Aurora Police Conduct Operation Happy Holidays
Officers delivered gifts to more than 50 less fortunate families in Aurora.
Caitlin Ketel, Patch Staff
Aurora|News|
Local Teens Help Produce Sci-Fi Movie Filmed In Aurora
Fresh Films just released a film starring Steve Guttenberg that was made with the help of 200 teenagers.
Caitlin Ketel, Patch Staff
Aurora|News|
Aurora Has Best Water In County Second Year In Row
Four judges, picked by the Kane County Water Association, weighed taste, odor, clarity and color in a blind taste test.
Caitlin Ketel, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville Parking Rules Relaxed Over Christmas
A Christmas present from Naperville PD: Overnight street parking rules will not be enforced Christmas Eve thru Tuesday morning.
Caitlin Ketel, Patch Staff
