Category: Crime

Solutions can bring imprisoned mothers closer to families

Last of two parts The first part is available at thevoice.us/mothers-in-prison-rarely-see-their-children-families Mothers in prison aren’t likely to see their families this holiday season, or any other day. Jill McCorkel, professor of sociology and criminology, Villanova University in Philadelphia, submitted the following article to The Conversation. “Some caregivers and incarcerated parents

Update: Aurora Police Investigating Overnight December 1 Shooting

Aurora Police are investigating an overnight shooting that injured four individuals and killed one on Aurora’s near East Side. Just before 2:30 a.m., Aurora Police’s telecom center received 911 calls reporting shots fired and then reports of a person shot in the 700 block of Fifth Street. Officers responded to

Aurora Police Investigating Thanksgiving Day Shooting

Aurora Police are investigating after a man was shot on Aurora’s Eastside, Thursday, Nov. 28 in the afternoon. Just after 1:40 p.m. Thursday, Aurora Police officers responded to a person shot in the 900 block of North Avenue. When officers arrived, they found a 31-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot

School bus driver arrested for drinking beer and driving

Aurora Police have arrested and charged a school bus driver after she purchased beer at a convenience store and drank it while picking up students during a morning bus route in Aurora. A manager from First Student Bus Company came to the Aurora Police Department to report an incident involving

Mustadin Muadinov guilty of the offense of disorderly conduct

Man Who Made False Bomb Threat at Aurora Casino Found Guilty of Disorderly Conduct

November 8, 2019 A Chicago man faces a possible prison sentence for pretending that a truck he parked outside of the Hollywood Casino in Aurora contained an explosive device. Kane County Circuit Judge Donald M. Tegeler, Jr., today found 30-year-old Mustadin Muadinov guilty of the offense of disorderly conduct, Class 3 felony.

Aurora Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation after a man was found stabbed at a home on Aurora’s near East Side

Aurora Police conducting homicide investigation after stabbing on Aurora’s near East Side

The Aurora Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation after a man was found stabbed at a home on Aurora’s near East Side early Saturday morning. Just before 5:15 a.m., Aurora’s 911 Center received a report of a person stabbed in the 600 block of Hinman Street. Officers responded to

Former business manager of Fox Valley Special Recreation Association charged with theft up to $100,000

A former St. Charles woman faces criminal charges for stealing money from the Aurora-based Fox Valley Special Recreation Association. Kane County State’s attorney Joe McMahon has charged 42-year-old Jessica J. Leonard with the offense of theft, Class 2 felony, two counts. Kane County prosecutors allege that between January 2015 and

National Night Out Tuesday, Aug. 6

Neighborhoods throughout Aurora, Naperville, Oswego, and other surrounding communities are planning events to celebrate National Night Out Tuesday, Aug. 6. National Night Out culminates annually on the first Tuesday in August in an effort to enhance the relationship between neighbors, public safety officials and city officials while focusing on strengthening

National Night Out Kick-off August 5 in Naperville

Naperville’s National Night Out festivities are fast approaching, and residents are encouraged to mark their calendars and make plans to attend the local events scheduled for this celebration of community spirit and anti-crime efforts. Commonly called “America’s Night Out Against Crime,” National Night Out is held annually on the first

Statute of limitation lifted on prosecuting sexual assault offenses

Governor JB Pritzker has signed a measure into law sponsored by State representative Keith R. Wheeler, R-Oswego, to remove the statute of limitations on prosecuting sexual assault offenses and thereby give law enforcement and prosecutors the ability to conduct an investigation and bring charges against a suspect without a time

Special salutes offer honors to Aurora Police Department members involved in stopping the shooting to save lives at the Henry Pratt warehouse in Aurora February 15

Aurora Celebration of Courage: Honor heroes

Special salutes Monday morning offer honors to Aurora Police Department members involved in stopping the shooting to save lives at the Henry Pratt warehouse in Aurora February 15. Five Pratt employees were killed by an employee who had been terminated from employment. Five Aurora police officers were injured. They received