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
The Oswego Police Department is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 Citizen’s Police Academy. The upcoming session will begin Wednesday, Feb. 19. Classes will be held every Wednesday evening from 6:30 p.m. to approximately 8:30 p.m. and will run for 13 weeks in the Community
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
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
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,”
Aurora and Ill. State Police departments will team up for the 2024 Faith and Blue event, Monday, Oct.14. It will be held from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14, outdoors at Aurora Central Catholic High School, 1255 N. Edgelawn Drive. The public is invited. Admission, parking and refreshments
Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell came under fire for his hiring practices after he employed a deputy with two DUI convictions, who is now accused of the murder of an unarmed black woman in her kitchen. But it wasn’t the first time he chose to hire someone accused of drunk
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,
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,
The Oswego Police Department is implementing a new Speed Watch Program in an effort to reduce speeding violations on residential streets and bring awareness to drivers on the negative impacts of speeding. In many neighborhoods, the disregard of motorists for posted speed limits is a significant safety risk. Research consistently
Oswego Police Department are participating in a traffic safety campaign aimed at reducing impaired driving and other hazardous driving behaviors, such as distracted driving and failure to use seat belts. With powerful messages like “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “If You Feel Different, You Drive Different,” “Drive High Get
U.S. Customs agents stopped in Aurora Tuesday, Aug. 13. No, not a raid. Instead, in a speech titled “CBP 101,” Ron Jablecki and Esmerelda Samaniego gave an inside look at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency. They were guest speakers at the Citizen Police Academy Alumni of Aurora monthly
North Aurora Police Department will be host to Popsicles with the Police from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, July 11 at North Island Park, 4 E. State Street in North Aurora. The public is invited. Admission is free. Visitors are invited to meet Chief Joe DeLeo and NAPD officers who
Aurora Police Chief Keith Cross, left, is joined by Richard Irvin, Aurora mayor, to present special flags to active officers during the National Police Week ceremony.
Aurora concluded National Police Week with an annual ceremony that honored the current officers and those who died in the line of duty. Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin and Aurora Police Chief Keith Cross led the ceremony with the mayor presenting a proclamation to recognize the week. The mayor and
Aurora police officer Jason Woolsey received the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Distinguished Citizen Medal award after being nominated by East Aurora High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps senior instructor and retired Navy Commander, Mike Kerley. This medal was awarded through a national competitive initiative and subsequently
Aurora Police Department held its annual “Coffee with a Cop” on Wednesday evening, April 17, at Javaplus Coffee in Aurora. The public was invited. Coffee, pastries and conversation were free. “Building relationships one cup at a time” was the theme. An APD statement said, “The mission of Coffee with a
North Aurora Police Detective Ryan Peat, left, and Officer Robyn Stecklein discuss surviving an active shooter Friday at Senior Services Associates, Inc., in Aurora.
Thursday, Feb. 8, the City of Aurora held a ribbon-cutting in the debut of its new, state-of-the-art, 911 Dispatch Center.
