The Aurora Police Shop with a Cop program December 9 produces presents for deserving children and many feel-good photos of happiness.
After 30 years of service, Aurora’s trailblazing and history-making Black female police leader retired Friday, Dec. 15. In front of a packed room of early risers, Commander Liz Robinson-Chan gave her final roll call at 6:30 a.m.. Aurora Police Chief Keith Cross led the ceremony for his colleague and friend,...
Shortly before 1 A.M., December 9, 2023, Aurora Police Department Telecom received 9-1-1 calls about shots fired outside a business in the 700 block of N. Lake Street. Officers arrived on scene and found evidence of a shooting in the parking lot. At the same time, a 29-year-old Aurora man...
Oswego Police arrested a 15-year-old male juvenile Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, for possession of a loaded firearm at Oswego East High School, 1525 Harvey Road, Oswego. At approximately 10 a.m., Oswego Police were notified by school staff members that a student had turned over a backpack containing a firearm. The...
Will County FOP shop with a Sheriff help 50 area children enjoy the holidays.
Shortly after 3 P.M., December 6, 2023, Aurora Police Department Telecom received 9-1-1 calls reference shots fired and a gunshot victim near Fifth Avenue and Bangs Street. Officers arrived on scene and found a 22-year-old Aurora man suffering from gunshot wounds inside a vehicle. Aurora Fire Department Paramedics transported the...
Oswego Police Chief Jason Bastin discussed recently-enacted criminal justice reform laws, including the SAFE-T Act, Tuesday, Nov. 21. In a speech titled “How New Illinois Criminal Laws Affect Law Enforcement, Prosecutors and You,” Bastin addressed Aurora Council, Navy League of the United States’ dinner meeting at Riverview Diner in Montgomery....
The Aurora Police Department is proud to announce that special agent Matthew Huber, of the Aurora Police Department, received two separate commendations from the Illinois MEG Directors Task Force Commanders Association earlier this month. Special agent Huber is assigned to the DuPage Metropolitan Enforcement Group (DuMEG), which is an initiative...
By Jason Crane Aurora Chief of Police Keith Cross and Deputy Chief of Police Matt Thomas presented an Aurora Police Department (APD) public safety technology update at the Committee of the Whole meeting, Tuesday, Nov. 21. The presentation outlined the ways the APD is leveraging technology to build a safer...
Oswego Police would like to advise the public to expect increased traffic congestion and delays in Oswego Friday, Dec. 1, due to the 2023 Oswego Christmas Walk activities. Motorists should expect delays in particular when travelling on US Route 34 through the downtown area between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m....
The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its Tuesday Nov. 21 dinner meeting at the private room of the Riverview Diner, IL-25 and Mill St, Montgomery, IL. A reception will begin promptly at 5 p.m. followed by a meeting at 5:30 p.m. with dinner afterward. The cost is $25...
It was very interesting to visit with and speak to Detective Ketchmark and Detective Goldsmith during our forensic science class at Grace Holistic Center for Education last week.
The Aurora Police Department is excited to welcome its first bloodhound K-9 Sadie.
The Aurora Police will join the Illinois State Police for a Faith and Blue event, October 9 from 3 P.M. – 6 P.M. at First Presbyterian Church, 325 E. Downer Place, Aurora, Ill.. There will be giveaways, games, and food. The Illinois State Police will be conducting car seat installations....
Oswego Police were dispatched at approximately 4:10 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, to a multiple vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 34 and Fifth Street. The preliminary investigation has determined that Unit 1, a Chevy Malibu, was traveling westbound on Route 34 and turned left onto southbound Fifth Street in...
Oswego Village president Ryan Kauffman is recommending the appointment of interim Police Chief Jason Bastin as the Village’s next Police Chief. He has served as interim chief since the retirement of former Police Chief Jeff Burgner on June 13. The Village Board will vote on Bastin’s appointment at its September...
At approximately 2:41 p.m. September 12, officers were dispatched to Aurora Public Library District branches after a bomb threat was received through an online source. An evacuation was ordered at all three branches as a precautionary measure while officers investigated. A physical search of each location was conducted, and no...
The Naperville Police Department is a partner with the Illinois State Police, MADD IL, and law enforcement across the State to step up efforts to stop impaired driving and help save lives as Labor Day weekend approaches. No matter how you plan to celebrate Summer’s end, make sure you do...
Members and guests from three Aurora-area Lions clubs were briefed on Aurora Police Department operations from the top cop Thursday, Aug. 17. Chief Keith Cross was the presenter for the Aurora Noon Lions Club, Carillon Lions Club of Aurora, and Aurora Evening Lions Club. Noon Lions President Susan Koepke coordinated...
As Naperville school children begin the 2023-2024 school year in the next two weeks, the Naperville Police Department asks that families and motorists make back-to-school safety a priority to ensure a safe and successful start to the new school year. Safety Tips for Families: Before the first day of school,...
