Role of the police continues to change in the U.S. mindset
By John W. Whitehead “Am I going to get shot again.” —Two-year-old survivor of a police shooting that left his three siblings, ages one, four, and five, with a bullet in the brain, a fractured skull, and gun wounds to the face. Children learn what they live. Family counselor Dorothy
Praise for Yorkville police response
By Joel Frieders In my role as an alderman in Yorkville, I am accustomed to hearing passing stories about the notable achievements of the police officers in Yorkville. What used to be more of a quick story told prior to a meeting followed by a high five in passing, has
Security increases when police better trained for intervention
By John W. Whitehead Think twice before you call the cops to carry out a well-being check on a loved one. Especially, if that person is autistic, hearing impaired, mentally ill, elderly, suffering from dementia, disabled, or might have a condition that hinders an ability to understand, communicate, or immediately
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
Naperville Public Safety Open House September 21
The Naperville Police and Fire Departments invite all residents to attend the annual Public Safety Open House taking place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 at Naperville’s Public Safety Campus, 1380 Aurora Avenue. The whole family can enjoy the fun and educational day, which will feature a
Citizens Police Academy in Montgomery
The Montgomery Police Department is accepting applications for the Department’s inaugural Citizens Police Academy. It will provide the selected applicants an opportunity for hands-on instruction regarding police procedures and various techniques. The behind-the-scenes look into the Montgomery Police Department will include demonstrations, presentations, and other informative police related topics. The
QUICK-ACTING AURORA POLICE OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTER PULL WOMAN FROM FOX RIVER
Three quick-acting Aurora Police officers and an Aurora Fire Lieutenant pulled a woman from the Fox River late Friday night, saving her life. Just after 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Aurora’s 911 Center received a report of a woman spotted in the Fox River near the New York Street bridge and
National Night Out Aurora
Forty neighborhoods throughout Aurora 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 a true sense of community.
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
National Night Out Community-building in Oswego outside
Neighborhoods throughout the Village of Oswego are invited to join neighbors across approximately 16,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories and military bases worldwide for National Night Out Tuesday, Aug. 6. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our
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
Free speech on thin ice and starting to sink, painfully
“The freedom to speak without risking arrest is one of the principal characteristics by which we distinguish a free nation.” —Justice Neil Gorsuch We live in an age in which “we the people” are at the mercy of militarized, weaponized, immunized cops who have almost absolute discretion to decide who
Aurora telecom operators Fourth of July Parade grand marshals
Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, announces the honor of Fourth of July Parade grand marshals will be shared among Aurora telecom operators at his media briefing Tuesday. Mayor Irvin holds the Aurora Strong sign with Jacqueline Hobday, Aurora Police Department Telecommunications director. Jason Crane/The Voice
Summer Safety:
A focus on auto safety for the sake of kids in the Summer and all year long takes center stage at the media briefing Tuesday this week at Aurora City Hall. The campaign of Slow Down, Put Your Phone Down, and Slow down for kids, shared the spotlight with Peter
Let’s Go Green!
• Kane County’s Recycling collection event: The next one-day event will be Saturday, May 11 from 8 a.m. to noon at 540 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. There will be document shredding available with a limit of four boxes. Electronics, books, and latex paint will be accepted at this event.
Police misconduct part of problem that lacks accountability
How could this be happening right under our noses? That’s what readers wanted to know after my column went viral about the extent to which young children are being bought and sold for sex in America (The Voice, May 2). Where are the police when these children, some as young