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,
DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick paid a visit to Aurora Aug. 8. Mendrick cited his department’s challenges and achievements in remarks to the Citizen Police Academy Alumni of Aurora’s monthly meeting at Aurora Police Department headquarters. “We’re hurting. We can’t hire fast enough,” Mendrick said of efforts to hire and
Aurora residents and first responders enjoy National Night Out, Tuesday, Aug. 1 at 26 neighborhood events spanning the City’s ten wards.
In conjunction with the fire departments that service Montgomery residents, the Village of Montgomery Police Department will visit seven locations throughout the community Tuesday, Aug. 1, between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.. Residents are welcome to join the officers to view police cars and fire trucks, participate in activities, and
By Andrew Adams Next time you attend a parade, there might be an eye in the sky. A new law signed by governor JB Pritzker Friday, June 16 expands local police departments’ authority to use drones to surveil certain events, respond to certain 911 calls, inspect buildings, and participate in
“It’s simple: If you’re driving, don’t drink, use marijuana or other drugs,” said Naperville Police Sgt. Derek Zook. “Our officers will be working around the clock to keep impaired drivers off the roads and enforce all other traffic laws. We’re doing it to save lives.” Naperville Police join the Illinois
Aurora launched its Juneteenth series of celebrations by unveiling a unique, culturally custom-designed Juneteenth squad car. A large crowd, including Black police officers from Aurora and neighboring agencies, gathered today at the Aurora Police Department for the unprecedented occasion. “This is more than symbolic. It is a statement of fact
The Oswego Police Department issued 55 citations during the recent Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” enforcement period. “Through the Memorial Day enforcement campaign, we helped make Illinois roads safer and spread the word that seat belts and child safety restraints save lives,” said public information officer Cathy Nevara. Although
