Category: Police

Select Fox Valley area National Night events Aug. 5

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie that will take place Tuesday, Aug. 5. Some neighborhoods will host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and various other community events with safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, visits from emergency personnel, and exhibits. Aurora •Aurora

Oswego Police honored at Respect for Law Banquet

The Oswego Police Department was proud to participate in the 40th Annual Respect for Law Banquet, held July 18, hosted by the Kendall County Association of Chiefs of Police. This annual event recognizes exceptional law enforcement officers and civilian staff from agencies across the county for their service, bravery, and

Aurora City Council approves renewal of APD Youth Explorers program

By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council approved a Resolution at the Tuesday, Jan. 28 Aurora City Council meeting, to authorize the Chief of Police to sign and execute the annual memorandum of understanding with Learning for Life, a District of Columbia non-profit corporation for the Aurora Police Department Youth

Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser

North Aurora Police Solve 45-Year-Old Murder Case of Kathy Halle

At a press conference Wednesday, Oct. 23, the North Aurora Police Department (NAPD) announced the resolution of the 1979 cold case murder of Kathy Halle. After more than four decades, investigators have identified serial killer Bruce Lindahl as the individual responsible for her death, thanks to advanced DNA technology and

Aurora Police Investigating fatal Three-Vehicle Traffic Crash On Farnsworth Avenue

The Aurora Police Department is investigating a fatal traffic crash involving three vehicles that occurred on October 21, 2024, at approximately 12:55 p.m.at the intersection of Farnsworth Avenue and Mountain Street. Preliminary details indicate that a white 2024 Nissan Kicks, driven by a male traveling eastbound on Mountain Street, attempted

Faith and Blue at Aurora Central Catholic High School

Suburban law-enforcement personnel got up close and personal with area residents in a positive way Monday. Representatives of area agencies participated in the fourth annual Faith and Blue event at Aurora Central Catholic High School parking lot in Aurora, showcasing vehicles, a drone and other gear. Themed “Building Bridges Together,”

Photo of an Aurora police officer and a firefighter team up to place a wreath during the 9/11 remembrance ceremony outside Aurora Police Department on Wednesday, Sept. 11.. The ceremony commemorates the 23rd anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

Aurora, Illinois remembers 9/11 attacks

Aurora police and fire departments were host to Aurora’s annual Sept. 11 memorial ceremony Wednesday, Sept. 11. Beginning at 7:30 a.m., Aurora’s public safety officials and City leaders were joined by community members at APD headquarters, 1200 E. Indian Trail. Marking the 23rd anniversary of the tragedies in New York,

Montgomery Police Commander Liz Palko Honored as Kendall County Officer of the Year

The Montgomery Chief of Police, Phil Smith is proud to announce that commander Liz Palko has been named the Kendall County Officer of the Year for 2024. Palko was awarded the honor at the Kendall County Law Enforcement Awards Dinner earlier this summer. This prestigious award recognizes her outstanding dedication,